Tuesday, October 15th, yes. Title Update 6 and Episode 2 launch on that date. Narrative content, e.g. the new main missions, will launch with Early Access for Year 1 pass owners and then unlock for everybody on October 22nd.

So next week Tuesday:

• All the QoL, Gameplay and Balance changes on October 15th
• You will be able to unlock the new Specialization via the Special Field Research
• Kenly College returns with the new Mastery system for all players
• Early access for Year 1 pass owners to new missions, Classified Assignments and instant unlock of the Technician

On October 22nd:

• the new missions unlock for all players