SAO Variant Showdown Resurfaces After Year-Long Hiatus

Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Returns After Extended Maintenance!

Remember Bandai Namco's action RPG, SAOVS (Sword Art Online Variant Showdown), launched in November 2022? After an unexpectedly long maintenance period that began in September 2023, it's finally back! Initially slated to return this summer (2024), the game's relaunch took longer than anticipated due to significant 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 battle where the player with the most knockouts wins. Compete in League Matches to earn titles and accessories. This season runs until December 30th.

Returning players who persevered through the maintenance receive a welcome 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. This event runs 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.

Curious about the changes? Check out the trailer below! Download the game on the Google Play Store.

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