Dive into Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream’s Epic Multiplayer World!

Bandai Namco Europe drops exciting news for the upcoming Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, set to launch on 4th October 2024! Fans of Sword Art Online can prepare themselves for a fresh multiplayer-focused adventure that promises epic battles, cross-play co-op raids, and an all-star lineup from the first three seasons of the series. The best part SAO: Fractured Daydream is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

This new game takes place in the ever-popular Alfheim Online, but there’s a twist. A malfunction causes worlds and timelines to collide, leaving players lost in a chaotic universe. Characters who were once foes become allies, and new alliances form as everyone fights to survive. Get ready to step into fan-favourite shoes and explore a world where danger and discovery are around every corner.

The original story of SAO: Fractured Daydream introduces a massive co-op system that’s never been seen before in the franchise. Up to 20 players will team up for epic boss raids and co-op quests, taking on deadly foes like The Skull Reaper and Sword Golem. As a bonus, you’ll get to control your favourite characters from the anime series, including Kirito, Asuna, and more, as they fight for survival in this dangerous new world.

“In Fractured Daydream, enemies become allies, departed characters return, and unlikely alliances are made to survive.”

Key Features:

Here are the key features that make Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream an epic multiplayer adventure:

• Massive multiplayer action with up to 20 players in co-op.
• Play as fan-favorite characters from the Sword Art Online universe.
• Cross-play across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
• Thrilling boss battles and unique raids.

Join the Open Network Test

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream invites players to join its Open Network Test (ONT), available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Players can explore the virtual world and engage in epic 20-player raids against formidable foes like The Skull Reaper and Sword Golem. Step into the roles of nine available characters from the full 21-character roster, each chosen based on party needs, offering a preview of the intense co-op action the game promises.

• FIGHTER: Kirito and Asuna are versatile with their well-balanced DPS abilities.
• TANK: Agil specializes in provocation skills to attract enemies and shield their allies.
• ROGUE: Argo and LLENN use their offensive prowess and agility to disrupt and confuse foes.
• MAGE: Oberon who creates battlefield anomalies through various disruptive spells.
• RANGER: Sinon and Fukaziroh excel in long-range attacks.
• SUPPORT: Leafa provides magical buffs and healing to aid her team.

The ONT sessions are scheduled as follows:

• 21/09 (Saturday) 03:00 BST to 22/09 (Sunday), 03:00 BST
• 22/09 (Sunday), 07:00 CEST to 23/09 (Monday) 04:00 CEST

Players buying the game will be able to transfer obtained equipment (weapons and accessories) from the network test version to the release version of SAO: Fractured Daydream at launch.

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is an upcoming multiplayer action game set to release on 4th October 2024. Players will dive into a chaotic world where timelines collide, forming new alliances and battling familiar foes. Featuring cross-play co-op, epic boss raids, and characters from the first three seasons, this game promises an exciting adventure for fans.

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream

Platform: Nintendo Switch
Also: Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Stream
Release Date: October 4, 2024
Age rating: PEGI 12
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing (RPG), Shooter

Developer: DIMPS Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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• Official Website
• YouTube Game Channel
• Twitch Channel

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Pre-order now and gear up for the battle of a lifetime. The game will be available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Premium, each offering exclusive digital content and bonuses. If you’re a die-hard SAO fan, the Premium Edition is the ultimate pick, featuring the full game, DLC, a digital artbook, and the soundtrack.