We spoke with Yosuke Futami, Producer of Echoes of Aincrad, to understand how the team rebuilt Aincrad, rethought the narrative, and embraced the fantasy of living your own SAO story that fans have dreamed of since 2012.
Step into Aincrad as yourself. Bandai Namco’s newest SAO RPG, Echoes of Aincrad, launches July 10, 2026, featuring a full character creator.