Bandai Namco’s latest role-playing game (RPG) is a new Sword Art Online entry. The new game, Echoes of Aincrad is set in the Sword Art Online universe where you can create your customized protagonist and face the challenges ahead. You won’t be playing as the original progaonist of the franchise in this title. Players won’t play alone as they’ll team up with a NPC partner, each with different skill sets and abilities. that can be customized. As you continue diving into the virtual world and as the bond with their partner deepens, players will unlock new skills and more powerful abilities.

Pre-orders for the game is now available and players have the option to choose between these editions: Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate, and Aincrad Editions. Each carrying a set of exclusive content. The intriguing addition is in the Ultimate and Aincrad Editions. These will have the Unanswered//butterfly bonus will contain a special two-hour long anime feature that’s separated from the main game.

Unanswered//butterfly Trailer

Echoes of Aincrad announced to release on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 10, 2026. Pre-orders are open now and players can visit the game’s official website for additional details and purchasing information.

Echoes of Aincrad Announcement Trailer

Source: Bandai Namco