A demo for Echoes of Aincrad is now available on PC via Steam as part of Steam Next Fest and will be available on 16 June at 0000 CEST on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players can now experience the “beta phase” of the story with five full missions to tackle and every weapon type to try out in the beautiful environments of the floating castle of Aincrad. The save data from the demo will be transferable, allowing players to seamlessly continue their adventure once the game is released on 10 July.
Watch the Echoes of Aincrad‘s demo trailer here:
Echoes of Aincrad puts players in the role of an original character they create, for the first time in the Sword Art Online video game series, letting the protagonist’s characteristics up to players through extensive avatar customisation. The game features fast-paced RPG action with real-time combat, where players will be able to adapt and upgrade their equipment, weapons, and attributes, and select skills to match their preferred playstyle as they level up and take on ever-greater challenges.
Players will not travel alone, as they can get support from strong allies, each with different skills and abilities. Along their journey, they will explore diverse cities and beautiful environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets, and face monsters and bosses that will test their skills and resolve until the very end.
Echoes of Aincrad launches on 10 July 2026, and pre-orders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. For more information about Echoes of Aincrad or other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.
