SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris — patch notes and updates
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| SWORD ART ONLINE Console game series has surpassed 10 million total copies sold! | 2026-03-26 | 🎉 Congratulations! The Sword Art Online home console game series has surpassed 10 million total copies sold! 🎉 We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the players who have enjoyed our titles over the years.To show our appreciation, we are delighted to share a celebratory illustration newly drawn by A-1 Pictures ✨ We are also giving away a digital wallpaper featuring this illustration 🎁Please feel free to download it and use it as wallpaper on your smartphone or PC! ▶ Digital Wallpaper: https://sao-game.jp/special_index.php?ms_id=219 *The website is available in Japanese only, but overseas users can also access it and downlo |
| SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream Demo Version Released | 2024-12-20 | The demo for SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream has been released! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3319640/ Play as select characters from the roster and try the Co-Op Quest and Boss Raid! Challenge Illfang the Kobold Lord and The Skull Reaper together with other demo players! Take a look at the System Trailer for more details on the game systems! Take the first step to LINK START! Follow us on on the official X account for more information on the game! https://x.com/saogames https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858630/ |
| Don’t miss out on the SWORD ART ONLINE UNDERWORLD BUNDLE! | 2024-06-17 | Get SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection standard edition at a special price if you already own SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris with the SWORD ART ONLINE UNDERWORLD BUNDLE! See through the culmination of Kirito and his allies adventure through an original story that differs from the anime and the original work! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41018/SWORD_ART_ONLINE_UNDERWORLD_BUNDLE/ |
| Ver.3.12 Patch Notes | 2022-12-09 | The latest patch “Ver. 3.12” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. Other ✔️ Added new exchange options to the Incarnation Shard Exchange, which can be accessed by speaking to the Enigma Broker at North Centoria. 10 Incarnation Shard M → 100 Incarnation Shard S 10 Incarnation Shard L → 100 Incarnation Shard M ✔️ Increased the number of Incarnation Shards that can be obtained from quest rewards and treasure chest drops in the Mutated Beast Quests. ✔️ Fixed other minor bugs and issues. Thank you again for your continued support, patience, and feedback. |
| Ver. 3.11 Patch Notes | 2022-11-17 | The latest patch “Ver. 3.11” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. New Additional Contents ✔️ Added playable character: Eydis *Eydis will be added to the Friend List after the main scenario is completed. ✔️ Added Incarnation Shards exchange system Incarnation Shards can now be exchanged with a different sized shard of the same color peaking to the Enigma Broker at North Centoria. ✔️ Added new items in “Memory Exchange” • New accessory: Recollection Jewel • 100 Incarnation Shards L *Players can exchange above items for "Memory Badge" which can be obtained by defeating "Ultimate |
| Ver. 3.10 Patch Notes | 2022-10-14 | The latest patch “Ver. 3.10” has been released to fix major and minor bugs to improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. New Additional Contents ✔️ Added four new Arcane Arsenal quests that focus on new playable characters; “Premiere”, “Tia”, “Kureha”, and “Zeliska”. • Completing all four quests will unlock the final quest “The Ties That Bind”. ✔️ Added “Ultimate Kirito” to the Memory Arena. ✔️ Added three new SP weapons that can be exchanged at the Memory Exchange. • You can exchange it for an eligible weapon of the same name, enhanced to +99. *SP Weapons that has been added to the Memory Exchange cannot be strengthened. *Exchan |
| Major DLC #2 “Blooming of Matricaria” is out now! ⚔️ | 2022-07-26 | Added new scenario *The story of Blooming of Matricaria takes place after the events of the Ancient Apostles series and the Blooming of Forget-me-not. “Blooming of Matricaria” will be accessible from the title menu for users who purchased DLC #2 or the Premium Pass and has completed the main story The DLC is composed from multiple chapters Once the DLC scenario begins, certain contents from the main game will be limited for an extended period until the DLC is cleared As the party members are fixed in the DLC, multiplayer will not be available to progress the story When the story of the DLC is in progress, players will not be able to access th |
| Ver 3.01 Patch Notes | 2022-07-25 | The latest patch “Ver. 3.01” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. New Additional Contents ✔️ Increased the level cap of the playable characters from 120 to 199. *The level cap will be upgradable after updating the game to Ver. 3.01. ✔️ Increased the level cap of the SYSTEM CONTROL AUTHORITY level from 120 to 199. *The level cap will be upgradable after updating the game to Ver. 3.01. ✔️ Increased the level of weapons from 50 to 99. *In order to level up, the player must complete Mutated Beast Quest to obtain the required resources. *For equipment with low basic parameters, the |
| Blooming of Matricaria, the second major DLC will be released by summer, 2022. | 2022-06-29 | To all players of "SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris”, We have been diligently working on the major DLC part 2, Blooming of Matricaria. The second major DLC part 2 is currently planned to be released by summer of 2022. The development staff will continue to work hard to ensure that everyone can play the game in the best quality we can provide. When the specific release date is fixed, we will make an official announcement to notify the fans. Thank you very much for your understanding and patience. Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Ver 2.12 Patch Notes | 2022-04-06 | The latest patch “Ver. 2.12” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. System ✔️ Fixed the issue where activating the “Beginnings” chapter in Blooming of Forget-me-not while playing the additional story update part #5 Ancient Apostles: The Bound Angel, #6 Ancient Apostles: The Dark Piscine, #7 Ancient Apostles: The Final Corpse, and #8 Ancient Apostles: The Clown of Confusion, would cause the player to be unable to proceed the game. ✔️ Fixed the issue where Leafa would become unable to leave the party when updating the game from Ver. 2.10 to Ver. 2.11 under certain occasions. Other |
| Ver 2.11 Patch Notes 📝 | 2022-03-11 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. The latest patch “Ver.2.11” has been released to add new contents, fix major / minor bugs, and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. System ✔️ Fixed a temporary loss of control when the player character is down. ✔️ Fixed the issue where the HP of certain enemies in the raid dungeon "Beastsnare Grotto" was abnormally high. ✔️ Fixed the issue where Kirito's status was not recovering in some of the consecutive event battles in "Ancient Apostles: The Bound Angel". ✔️ Adjusted the HP regeneration rate of the new skill "Shared Fate+". ✔️ Adjust |
| Ver 2.10 Patch Notes 📝 | 2022-02-18 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. The latest patch “Ver.2.10” has been released to add new contents, fix major / minor bugs, and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. New Additional Contents ✔️ Added free additional story update part #5 “Ancient Apostles: the Bound Angel”, #6 “Ancient Apostles: The Dark Piscine”, #7 “Ancient Apostles: The Corpse of Demise”, and #8 “Ancient Apostles: The Clown of Confusion” *Each Ancient Apostles would be accessible by completing the previous Ancient Apostles story. *If the Ancient Apostles contents does not start, please try below. • If C |
| Ver 2.03 Patch Notes 📝 | 2021-11-30 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. The latest patch “Ver.2.03” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. System ✔️ Increased the maximum number of Network items players can keep from 310 to 1024 ✔️ An option to retry a battle has been added for certain event battles during the first major expansion DLC, Blooming of Forget-me-not. ✔️ Fixed the issue where it was not possible to gather items from particular Gathering Points in the map. Other ✔️ Fixed other minor bugs and issues. Thank you again for your continued support, patience, |
| Ver 2.02 Patch Notes 📝 | 2021-11-19 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. The latest patch “Ver.2.02” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. System ✔️ An option to retry a battle has been added for the final battle of each chapter during the first major expansion DLC, Blooming of Forget-me-not. *Retrying allows players to challenge the enemy with a lower difficulty ✔️ On occasions where the Blooming of Forget-me-not scenario cannot be started, such as when the raid quest "Ancient Apostles" is in progress, a message will now be displayed at the start of the quest. ✔ |
| Major DLC #1 “Blooming of Forget-me-not” is out now! ⚔️ | 2021-11-02 | Continue to be transported by an intense story and battles with advanced features in the new first DLC of SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION LYCORIS, Blooming of Forget-me-not available now. After having a terrible dream of losing Eugeo during a fierce battle against the Administrator, Kirito is determined to seek for a second sword in order to protect his friends. In this story, fans will thus enjoy Kirito and Eugeo’s adventure as they travel to four new places searching for necessary resources to create the ultimate sword. Blooming of Forget-me-not is a single player adventure offering a wealth a new content. A free new update has also been relea |
| Ver 2.01 Patch Notes 📝 | 2021-11-01 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. The latest patch “Ver.2.01” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. New Additional Contents ✔️ Increased the level cap of the playable characters from 100 to 110. *The level cap will be upgradable after updating the game to Ver2.00 ✔️ Increased the level cap of the SYSTEM CONTROL AUTHORITY level from 50 to 110. *The level cap will be upgradable after updating the game to Ver2.01 ✔️ Increased the level of weapons from 25 to 30. *In order to level up, the player must complete Mutated Beast Quest |
| Blooming of Forget-Me-Not, the first major DLC will be released later this year. | 2021-09-30 | To all players of "SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris, We have been diligently working on the first part of the major DLC part 1, Blooming of Forget-me-not, and the second major DLC part 2. The first major expansion DLC part1, Blooming of Forget-me-not, will be released by the end of 2021, and the second major DLC part 2 will be released by spring of 2022. The development staff will continue to work hard to ensure that everyone can play the game in the best quality we can provide. When the specific release date is fixed, we will make an official announcement to notify the fans. Thank you very much for your understanding and patience. Genera |
| Ver 1.50 Patch Notes 📝 | 2021-06-25 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. The latest patch “Ver.1.50” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. New Additional Contents: ✔️ Added free additional story update part #4 “Ancient Apostles”: The Blue-Eyed Demon.” *This quest can be accepted after completing “Ancient Apostles: The Bruised King.” *If the “Ancient Apostles: The Blue-Eyed Demon” does not start even if the “Ancient Apostles: The Bruised King” is complete, please try below. If Cardinal is set as one of the party members, please remove her from the party. If the pl |
| Ver 1.41 Patch Notes 📝 | 2021-04-16 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. The latest patch “Ver1.41” has been released to fix major / minor bugs and improve overall gameplay. Please see below for details. ✔️ Fixed “The Bruised King" raid quest being unavailable when the “Knight Reborn" or "Reaper Reborn" raid quests are retry-able. ✔️ Fixed issues where Alice was not able to return to the party after leaving, with multiplayer mode also being unavailable. ✔️ Fixed other minor bugs and issues Thank you again for your continued support, patience, and feedback. |
| Ver 1.40 Notification | 2021-04-07 | Dear Sword Art Online fans, thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris. We have identified an issue that the quest will not progress under certain conditions in the latest update, "The Ancient Apostles: The Bruised King". The identified issues are as follows: Under certain conditions during the “The Bruised King" raid quest, if the “Knight Reborn" or "Reaper Reborn" raid quests becomes retry-able, “The Bruised King" raid quest will become unavailable. Due to the above issue, Alice will not be able to return to the party after leaving, with multiplayer mode also being unavailable. How to avoid the issue: After completing the "K |