IRVINE, Calif. – April 2, 2026 – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today revealed a new story trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, the action RPG set in the popular SWORD ART ONLINE universe. The franchise recently surpassed 10 million video game units sold. In the upcoming Echoes of Aincrad, players are trapped in a VRMMORPG where they ultimately discover death in the game means death in the real world. Set in the breathtaking floating castle of Aincrad, they must embark on a journey to regain their freedom, overcoming the world’s many dangers and working with allies who include the series’ iconic characters, to defy death and escape virtual reality. Echoes of Eincrad launches on July 10, with preorders available now for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/echoes-of-aincrad
Watch the new Echoes of Aincrad story trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr_dGWiEbJg
Celebrate the 10 million-unit milestone for SWORD ART ONLINE in this special livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/dpdUZC_ztEg
For the first time in the franchise, Echoes of Aincrad puts players in the role of an original character they create rather than the series’ main characters, letting them design their protagonist through extensive avatar customization. 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 Sword Skills to match their preferred playstyle as they level up and take on ever-greater challenges. They will not journey alone, as their victories in combat rely on their chosen Companion, each with different skills and abilities that can be customized. As players progress alongside their partner they will unlock new skills and more powerful abilities. Along their journey, they will explore diverse cities and beautiful environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets, and face fierce monsters and challenging bosses that will test their skills and resolve until the very end.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
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