Echoes of Aincrad — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Echoes of Aincrad | Take the Survey | 2026-07-16 | How is your DEATHGAME so far?Let us know your feedback for Echoes of Aincrad at the following link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2244210/Echoes_of_Aincrad/ |
| Echoes of Aincrad | Patchnote v1.0.4 | 2026-07-16 | \Today, we released Update Ver. 1.0.4To ensure the best possible experience in Echoes of Aincrad, please make sure to install the latest update before playing.Please refer the detail from below:An update file has been released to address several issues.Please make sure to install the latest update before continuing your adventure.■ Version After Applying This Update: Ver. 1.0.4(The version number can be checked on the title screen.)■ Fixes Included in This Update- Fixed an issue in the subquest "Opportunity" where the Arc Boss "Thicket Visgo" could remain underground if hit by certain attacks while performing its digging animation.- Fixed an |
| Echoes of Aincrad | Notice | 2026-07-10 | We have confirmed an issue related to Main Quest "Original Sin".Please refer to the attached image for details and a workaround.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. |
| The Journey Begins | 2026-07-09 | Are you ready to RISK YOUR REALITY? ⚔️ |
| Differences in Gameplay Experience by Difficulty | 2026-07-09 | Echoes of Aincrad offers multiple difficulty settings designed to accommodate a wide range of players.⚠️Too easy when death isn't the end? Why not try Death Game Mode × Very Hard difficulty⚠️In the virtual world of SWORD ART ONLINE, created by Akihiko Kayaba, a game over means death in the real world.With Death Game Mode and Very Hard difficulty, you can experience a simulation of the “there’s no turning back” tension that Kirito and the others faced.■ What is Death Game Mode?Game Over = Immediate Save Data DeletionThis title features Death Game Mode, where once you die, it’s over.*Content unlocked after clearing the main story.*Early access |
| Weapons Highlights | 2026-07-08 | Do your friends know what you'd go for? There's only one way to find out. Sword, dagger, rapier, mace, two-handed axe, two-handed sword - Take up a weapon to conquer Aincrad! Echoes of Aincrad releases on July 10th, pre-order now! |
| Are you brave enough to try the Death Game Mode? | 2026-07-07 | One Save File. No Respawn. Are you brave enough to try the Death Game Mode? Pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition now to play early and risk your reality from the very first fight. More Information HERE! |
| Characters Introduction (Part 2) | 2026-07-02 | A two-handed sword-wielding young man that cares for his allies. He meets your party while you were looking for a new member for the raid.Your party member since the beta test. A lore enthusiast, eager to clear the Sword Art Online death game. A sword-wielding solo player, who thaught you the basics of Sword Art Online when you met in the beta test. |
| Characters Introduction (Part 1) | 2026-07-01 | A veteran gamer who wields a two-handed axe. He has an easygoing personality and is good at lightening the mood, but his true intentions remain unclear. A polite and quiet mace-wielder from Sweden. Your cheerful party member since the beta test. She is cheerful and the heart of the party |
| Opening Cinematic | 2026-06-30 | You have no choice but to keep moving forward! Check out Echoes of Aincrad's opening cinematic, featuring Aimer's "Live to Survive". |
| Story Trailer #2 | 2026-06-26 | And so, Aincrad became our reality.Echoes of Aincrad will launch in two weeks! Pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate editions now to unlock the Death Game Mode early |
| How to transfer your demo save data | 2026-06-23 | Aincrad will remember you ⚔️ To transfer save data, the main game must be updated to the latest version. Please connect to the network and install the latest update. Be sure to carefully read the notes at the bottom of this page before proceeding. Launch the full version of the main game and confirm the required agreements. If demo save data is detected, select “Carry over” from the prompt that appears. *All save data slots will be transferred. On the transfer confirmation screen, press and hold “Confirm”. Once the transfer is successful, select “Close”, then choose “Game Start” from the title screen. You can load your demo save data from the |
| Demo starter guide | 2026-06-17 | Delve into Danger Your adventure begins at the start of an unexplored dungeon. The rest of your team is already deeper inside. You rush to join them, but as you do… disaster strikes. Can you escape a monster-infested maze alone? The demo for Echoes of Aincrad drops you right into the beta release of a brand new online fantasy VRMMORPG game named Sword Art Online. Launch day isn’t far away, but no one is aware that when the full game finally drops… survival is not guaranteed. This guide will help you through your first moments in the Echoes of Aincrad Demo. We’ll explore the core concepts and gameplay systems, leaving plenty of room for your o |
| System Requirements | 2026-06-16 | *Minimum and recommended system requirements were updated on June 17th.The minimum and recommended system requirements for Steam are now available. Get ready to step into Aincrad! |
| Play the demo now! | 2026-06-16 | Tackle five full missions, test every type of weapon, and get a head start before the real death game begins 🔥 Play the demo now! *Save data carried over from the DEMO Version cannot be switched to Death Game mode. *In the beta test era, the player's avatar is fixed. *Please note that some specifications of the DEMO Version may differ from those of the full version. *In this demo, level and Weapon Proficiency are capped (Level 15 / Weapon Proficiency 3). You can continue playing after reaching these caps, but you will no longer gain experience. *To transfer save data, the main game must be updated to the latest version. *Data transfer is ONL |
| Demo Coming Soon! | 2026-06-11 | This is your first step into your new life⚔️The demo for Echoes of Aincrad will be available on Steam June 15, 17:00 UTC! Pre-order now on Steam: |
| System Trailer | 2026-05-21 | ► LINK START ◄ Welcome to your new life!Learn the ins-and-outs of this new world in the Echoes of Aincrad System Trailer!Echoes of Aincrad releases on July 10th, 2026!Preorder today: |
| "Unanswered//butterfly" Trailer | Sword Art Online | 2026-05-11 | Emirun and Rex reunite in the virtual world, but how will they face the deadly game? What fate awaits them? Discover a new Sword Art Online story with the Special Anime included in the Ultimate Edition of Echoes of Aincrad. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2244210/Echoes_of_Aincrad/ |
| Gameplay Trailer | 2026-04-17 | Gear up, grab your allies, and rise to the occasion! Hone your skills in battle and survive this Death Game. Risk your reality in Echoes of Aincrad, coming soon. |
| Story Trailer | 2026-04-02 | Sword Art Online was meant to be our dream… But now, when Game Over means death in the real world, the stakes have never been higher. Experience the world of Aincrad, take up your sword as a lone adventurer -- and step into the battle against the first-floor boss. RISK YOUR REALITY in Echoes of Aincrad, coming July 10th, 2026.Pre-order now: |