Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Returns After Extended Maintenance!

Remember SAOVS, Bandai Namco's action RPG launched in November 2022? After an unexpectedly long "never-ending maintenance" period that began in September 2023, it's finally back! While initially slated for a summer 2024 relaunch, the game's return was delayed due to core functionality issues requiring extensive developer attention.

What's New in the Re-released SAOVS?

The relaunch features Battle Royal Season 1, a four-player arena competition where the player with the most knockouts wins. League Matches offer opportunities to earn Titles and accessories. This season runs until December 30th.

Returning players who endured the maintenance period will receive a welcome-back gift: 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets.

A "Restart Celebration: Six Great Campaigns" event is also underway, offering up to 100 free Scouts, login bonuses, and mission rewards until January 30th, 2025.

Players can also acquire the SSR Sword Spark Mito (Light-elemental fighter), and new SSR Ability Cards, "Destroyer of Destiny" and "Seasoned Comrades," available until January 6th, 2025.

Interested in seeing the changes? Check out the latest trailer above. Download SAOVS on the Google Play Store today!

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