SAO Variant Showdown Returns After Yearlong Break

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, SAOVS (Sword Art Online Variant Showdown) is finally back! While initially slated for a summer 2024 return, the developers required additional time to address core functionality issues.

What's New in the Re-released SAOVS?

The game relaunches with Battle Royal Season 1, a four-player arena where victory goes to the player with the most knockouts. Participate in League Matches to earn titles and accessories. This season runs until December 30th.

Returning players receive a welcome gift: 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets!

A "Restart Celebration" event, offering up to 100 free Scouts, login bonuses, and mission rewards, runs until January 30th, 2025.

Limited-time opportunities await: Secure the SSR Sword Spark Mito (Light-elemental fighter), and new SSR Ability Cards, "Destroyer of Destiny" and "Seasoned Comrades," available until January 6th, 2025.

Check out the relaunch trailer below and download the game from the Google Play Store!

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