FACE THE CHALLENGES OF THE FLOATING CASTLE IN ECHOES OF AINCRAD, LAUNCHING IN JULY 2026
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced Echoes of Aincrad, a new action RPG set in the breathtaking floating castle of Aincrad from the Sword Art Online universe where every battle could be your last. Players will get to create their own hero and dive into the game, facing the many challenges ahead by mastering dodges, parries and well-timed attacks. Echoes of Aincrad will launch on 10 July 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam.
See the full-length Echoes of Aincrad announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/dbVwvaH7P5s
Echoes of Aincrad invites adventurers into a dynamic and vibrant world filled with challenges and unforgettable encounters, becoming a “player” in the game through an extensive avatar customization will place them as the true hero of this story. As the story progresses through quests and missions, players will be able to adapt and upgrade their equipment, weapons, and attributes, and select special skills to match their preferred playstyle while growing stronger as they level up. But they will not journey alone, the outcome of real-time combat will also rely on the chosen partner for each outing, deciding the stance they should take during fight, more aggressive or supportive, and as that bond deepens, players will unlock their partner’s powerful abilities.
Adventurers will explore diverse cities and beautiful environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets, facing monsters and bosses that will test their skills and resolve until the end.
Pre-orders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, offering a Weapon Pack bonus and three editions:
– Standard (Base Game)
– Deluxe (Base Game, Expansion Pack including the Expansion DLC and Day 1 Starter Pack consumables, plus early unlock of Death Game Mode)
– Ultimate (all Deluxe content plus the “Unanswered//butterfly” Bonus Contents App featuring a Special Anime, Digital Artbook, Digital Soundtrack, and an exclusive Armor Pack)
Echoes of Aincradlaunches on 10 July 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XIS, and PC via Steam.
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