Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that the mobile game ‘Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown (SAOVS)’ will resume service this winter. The announcement was accompanied by a new promotional trailer revealing significant updates, such as new playable characters and an innovative battle system.
What is Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown?
This title is a 3D action game based on the popular Sword Art Online universe. Players control iconic characters like Kirito and Asuna to face challenging enemies in fast-paced, dynamic battles.
Key features:
- Multiplayer mode: Cooperative battles with up to three players to defeat tough bosses.
- Original story: Set after the Alicization arc, featuring new characters and a fully voiced narrative.
Promotional Trailer Update
The recent official PV highlights two key updates:
- New playable characters: Mitoh and Egil, whose combat abilities were showcased in detail.
- New battle system: “Multibattle”: An experience that allows players to face team-based challenges.
Additionally, the main story has been fully voiced in Japanese, promising a more immersive experience for fans.
New promotional video
PV Repost Campaign
To celebrate this announcement, a repost campaign was launched on X (formerly Twitter). If the combined posts reach 3,000 global interactions (reposts and likes), players will receive a bonus of 1,500 crystals in the game.
- Duration: Until December 26, 2024.
- Details: More information on the official tweet.
Message from the Producer
The game’s producer, Takeuchi-san, also shared a video message explaining the updates. This message included:
- A preview of the “Multibattle” system with actual gameplay footage.
- Introduction of the new characters and their roles in the storyline.
Message from the producer
More information is available on their official website.
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