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Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia launches Echoes of Aincrad on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with PC release via Steam on July 10. Deluxe and Ultimate Editions include expansion content, Death Game Mode, and exclusive bonus features.
Echoes of Aincrad is a mixed bag, with a strong concept undermined by incomplete and dated execution. The idea of experiencing Aincrad through a custom character, representing one of the 10,000 trapped players, is compelling. Yet the game leans too heavily on the Sword Art Online legacy to carry its weight.
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.