Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

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Bandai Namco and Game Studio have revealed a new action RPG called Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The game will be released on July 9th in Japan and July 10th everywhere else. You can pre-order it now.

The game will be available in the following editions:

  • Standard Edition ($69.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 / ¥8,910)
    • A copy of the game – Step into the floating castle of Aincrad, a world of breathtaking beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Enter a mysterious, vibrant world and shape your fate. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat through your special skills and reflexes. Build synergy with the partner of your choice, level up, and unlock powerful abilities as your horizon expands with every victory. Will you rise and claim your destiny or fall to foes stronger than you imagined?
  • Deluxe Edition ($89.99 / £74.99 / €89.99 / ¥11,440)
    • A copy of the game
    • Expansion downloadable content – Experience a completely new side story in Aincrad that can be enjoyed after clearing the main story, along with newly added companions. Enjoy new encounters, further exploration, and battles against even stronger enemies.
    • Starter Pack – A starter set filled with various items that will be useful in the early stages of your adventure. Get an edge in this deadly game where any moment could be your last!
    • “Death Game Mode” Early Unlock – Once you die, it’s over. You’ll be given access to Death Game Mode where death equals data deletion. Death Game Mode can also be unlocked by clearing the main story.
  • Ultimate Edition ($109.99 / £94.99 / €109.99 / ¥14,960)
    • A copy of the game
    • Expansion downloadable content
    • Starter Pack
    • “Death Game Mode” Early Unlock
    • Echoes of Aincrad Unanswered//butterfly bonus contents app – A digital app as a separate application from the main game where you can fully enjoy the world of Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG set in the floating castle of Aincrad. In addition to content not seen in the main game, such as character and enemy concept art and background art, it includes Unanswered//butterfly, a feature-length promotional animation of approximately 120 minutes depicting a separate story from the main game! Furthermore, the digital soundtrack includes various songs from Echoes of Aincrad and Unanswered//butterfly. Immerse yourself in the world of Echoes of Aincrad with this app!
    • Armor Pack: Flutter Boots and Flutter Robes – A set of armor for Rex and Emirun, characters appearing in the promotional video Unanswered//butterfly. Includes “Flutter Robes” and “Flutter Boots.” The appearance of the armor will change depending on the avatar’s body type: Rex’s armor for TYPE1 and Emirun’s armor for TYPE2.

Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

About

Enter Aincrad, a stunning but perilous world where every fight could be your final one. Design your character, equip them with powerful gear, and become a skilled fighter by teaming up with others, gaining experience, and learning new abilities to push your limits.

Risk Your Reality

Welcome to Aincrad, a stunning but perilous floating castle where a single fight could be your last. Explore this captivating world and forge your own destiny. Design your character, equip them with powerful gear, and hone your skills in battle through quick reflexes and unique abilities. Team up with a partner, grow stronger with each win, and unlock incredible powers as you progress.

Will you rise and claim your destiny or fall to foes stronger than you imagined?

This isn’t just a game—it’s a fight to stay alive. Grab your weapon, create your own story, and embark on a dangerous adventure where everything is at stake!

Key Features

  • Forge Your Hero – Live this JRPG adventure as yourself by designing and customizing your own avatar to create a hero that reflects your vision. This is your identity, your legend, and your chance to leave a mark on a world where survival is everything.
  • Define Your Progression – Shape your adventure and determine your fate by adapting your equipment, weapons, statistics, partner and special skills to reflect your favor for speed, intelligence, or endurance. Gather more strength as you level up. Growth is essential for your survival. Deepen the synergy with your partner, adapt their tactics and build to create a team dynamic that turns every battle into a triumph.
  • Explore a Thriving World – Wander across diverse cities and journey through stunning environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets. Complete quests, hunt rare treasures, and challenge formidable foes in real-time action combat. The map expands as your story unfolds, revealing new areas and dangers at every turn.

Check out the announcement trailer and a preview from IGN linked below. You can also find the first screenshots in the image gallery. For more information, visit the official website in English or Japanese.

Announce Trailer

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Japanese

IGN Preview

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2026-03-06 02:32