iTunes Connect App Update release date clarification [closed]

Question

So in iTunes Connect I submitted an app update selecting the option to "automatically release" the update when approved. Now my issue is, will that option abide by the release date I set in the rights and pricing tab or no?

I have selected the date in the rights and pricing to the future and have deselected all countries also so when the app update is approved, it will not be live on the app store correct?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes you are correct. When the app is approved, it will not be visible in the app store immediately if the release date is set as a future date.

But when you set your release date to future, not just the update but the current version will also stop appearing in the app store. Hope it is clear.