SAO Variant Showdown Returns After Extended Update

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" that began in September 2023, SAOVS (Sword Art Online Variant Showdown) is finally back online. While initially slated to return this past summer, the developers required more time to address core functionality issues.

What's New in the Re-released SAOVS?

The relaunch features Battle Royal Season 1, a four-player arena battle where the player with the most knockouts wins. Compete in League Matches to earn titles and accessories. This season runs until December 30th.

Returning players who endured the extended maintenance are rewarded with 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets.

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

See the changes for yourself with the latest trailer:

Download SAOVS now on the Google Play Store! Also, check out our latest news on the Puzzles & Survival Transformers collaboration.