
3D action game titled “Sword Art Online Variant Showdown” is set to cease operation on October 30th, as announced by Bandai Namco. In November, they will also release an “Offline Mode” that saves a part of the player’s progress data.
Initially released globally on both the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) on November 22nd, 2022, Sword Art Online Variant Showdown was the starting point for its adventure.
Though we’ve consistently striven to enhance the service quality since its debut on [November 24, 2022], we regretfully announced that we will be ending the service. We found it challenging to maintain a fulfilling user experience moving forward.”
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have stood by us throughout the years, and offer our deepest apologies for this turn of events.
Here is full schedule of events leading up to the game’s discontinuation:

Information about transitioning to the Offline Edition, including a summary of its key features, can be found on the official website.
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2025-08-29 06:45