Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online ‘System’ trailer
Gematsu • • technology
Key Points:
- Bandai Namco and Game Studio released a seven-minute trailer detailing gameplay systems for Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, an action RPG set in the virtual world of Aincrad.
- Players can customize their avatars, explore a large map by unlocking checkpoints, and engage in combat managing HP, Stamina, and SP gauges while using consumables strategically.
- The game features six weapon types—Swords, Two-Handed Axe, Daggers, Rapiers, Two-Handed Swords, and Maces—each with unique attack styles, and allows players to bring one partner with unique support skills into battle.
- BASE Towns serve as hubs for upgrading weapons, purchasing items, and enhancing avatar stats, while challenging boss monsters require players to apply all their learned skills to defeat.
- Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online will launch on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.