Release Date
Echoes of Aincrad is out now — it launched July 10, 2026 worldwide on Steam (PC), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, one day after Japanese consoles. Release date, platforms, pre-order Weapon Pack and FAQ.
July 10, 2026
Worldwide Steam launch. Japanese console versions release one day earlier, on July 9, 2026.
Platforms
Weapon Pack: Proto-Elucidator Series (pre-order bonus)
- •Six jet-black weapons modeled on the prototype of the Elucidator, plus a matching shield
- •Blueprints to craft your own copies of each
About the game
An all-new Sword Art Online action-RPG that returns to the start of the anime: trapped in the floating castle of Aincrad, where dying in the game means dying for real. You create your own character and adventure alongside Iori, Argo, Kirito and Asuna.
Your climb begins on Floor 1 of Aincrad, with all six weapon types available to try — the main story runs roughly 15–25 hours before you exhaust the side missions and endgame grind. New to the game? Read the walkthrough.
Frequently asked
When did Echoes of Aincrad release?
It launched July 10, 2026 worldwide on Steam (PC), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — the game is out now. Japanese console versions arrived one day earlier, on July 9, 2026.
What platforms is it on?
PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
What is the pre-order bonus?
The Weapon Pack: Proto-Elucidator Series — six jet-black weapons modeled on the prototype of the Elucidator, plus a matching shield, and blueprints to craft your own copies of each.
Is there a Death Game mode?
Yes — an optional mode that deletes your save data when you die, echoing the anime's premise. The developers have said it is not designed as a Souls-like.
How many weapon types are there?
Six weapon classes: One-Handed Sword, Two-Handed Sword, Rapier, Dagger, Mace and Axe.