Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Re-released after More than a Year of Maintenance!

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 return, the game's relaunch took longer than anticipated 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 are also available, offering players the chance to earn Titles and accessories. This season runs until December 30th.

Returning players who persevered through the maintenance are rewarded with 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets as part of the Returning Player Campaign.

A Restart Celebration event, running until January 30th, 2025, offers up to 100 free Scouts, login bonuses, and mission rewards. Players also have a limited-time opportunity (until January 6th, 2025) to acquire the SSR Sword Spark Mito (Light-elemental fighter), and new SSR Ability Cards: "Destroyer of Destiny" and "Seasoned Comrades."

See the changes firsthand! Watch the latest trailer below and download the game from the Google Play Store.

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