SINGAPORE – 3 October 2024 – Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia today announced the launch of SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream, the newest instalment in the video games series. The game is the first-ever large-scale, live-service, multiplayer adventure title in the SWORD ART ONLINE franchise and offers both single-player and online play for up to 20 other players.
SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and will be available on PC via Steam® on 4 October 2024.
Watch the launch trailer here:
In SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream, a new system is added to the world of ALfheim Online, but a malfunction causes all worlds and timelines to collide, creating a unique setting and challenging environment for Kirito and his friends. Lost in uncharted territory, their enemies become allies, departed characters are back, and unlikely alliances will be formed to survive the dangers in this unsettled world. SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream offers an original story in a game featuring fan-favourite characters such as Yui, Silica, Klein and more that focuses on a large-scale Co-Op experience with cross-play. Players engage in action-packed gameplay featuring thrilling boss raids and Co-Op quests.
In single-player mode, players will relive the story by facing enemies from the past, going on adventures, unraveling the mysteries of anomalies and more to discover the cause of Galaxia’s outburst. In online-only mode, players can team up with up to 20 other players to play Co-Op Quest, Boss Raid and Free Roam. In Co-Op Quest, players will need to clear missions followed by challenging a boss at the end. In Boss Raid, players will go all out and battle against a giant boss enemy requiring cooperation and strategy to achieve victory. In Free Roam, players will freely explore and meet other online players to enjoy a Co-Op experience.
Full details on all available purchase options for SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream include:
- Standard Edition includes the Base Game and is now available for purchase.
- Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Base Game, Character Pass Vol. 1*, Prism Heart Costume Set and is now available for purchase.
- Digital Premium Edition includes the Base Game, Character Pass Vol. 1*, Prism Heart Costume Set, Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, and the Wild Joker Dress. It is now available for purchase.
*Character Pass Vol. 1 features immediate access to DLC 1: Worlds Beyond 1 and DLC 2: Worlds Beyond 2, includes a bonus stamp set, and is now available for purchase.
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