Reserved my Copy at Gamestop on 4/18. Talking to the guy behind the counter. I guess you don't have to be in the know to work there. I explained how I've been hearing Gamestop is already taking reservations. His response, "yeah, I don't know that it's even coming out". I explain that the unofficial release/hype was in February, and the official release date is revealed in May. He kind of had a "well the release date days December 31st, 2024".
I'm sure when the date is officially released, the date will change. Reserved it on PS5, right now the going price was $60 if they come out with a better version I will probably upgrade.
On another note, I have read speculation that scalpers are going to try to buy out the game and hike up the price. From what I have heard, Sony and other online gaming places are going to limit this so nobody has an advantage of ordering a ton.
May is upon us, and when they release more details, I will be really wishing for July to come.