New story trailer? Get hype!!!
The newest SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris trailer showcases the story behind SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris’s original character Medina along with some of the new characters and enemies. Renly, Sheyta, and Sortiliena from the SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization anime are all-new playable characters that can be recruited into player parties, while Hersyrian is a brand-new original character! The trailer also features Black Knight, Kayode, and Mysterious Giant, who are new enemies that are ready to challenge our heroes! SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris will allow characters to master the eight different Sacred Arts – Heat, Ice, Wind, Water, Crystal, Steel, Light, and Darkness – just like in the light novel and the anime. In addition, players can also build bonds with their favorite SWORD ART ONLINE characters and date them in-game!
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris is also now available for pre-order on Xbox One and STEAM! The Standard Edition pre-order includes the base game and four Design Contest costumes, and the Deluxe Edition pre-order includes the base game and four Design Contest costumes, plus the Premium Pass, Premium Pass Bonus Costume, and 200 SAO Coins! The four Design Contest Costumes will be also available for purchase for both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and STEAM from May 22, 2020, to June 22, 2020.
Lastly, SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris will introduce new ways to enjoy the game with free updates, SAO coins, and the CUBE system! Free updates for SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris will include events such as Monthly Raids and Daily Quests! By completing Daily Quests, players can earn tickets to exchange for CUBEs. CUBEs enable players to randomly win in-game costumes, accessories, weapon skins, and more! If players log on daily and complete each daily quest, they can obtain all the items from the CUBEs and deck out their characters. SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris also supports an in-game currency also known as SAO coins, which users can purchase to trade for individual items from the CUBE, enabling players to get their favorite items easily.
SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris is slated to launch in the Americas on May 22, 2020, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM.