During its recent Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event, Bandai Namco announced that the upcoming Sword Art Online action RPG, Sword Art Online: Last Recollection will receive a demo on September 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Progress made on the demo can also be carried over to the full game when it launches on October 6 for the same platforms and PC via Steam. Additionally, a trailer showing the upcoming game’s opening animation was also released.
The game’s details via the publisher can be seen below:
Based on Sword Art Online‘s “War of Underworld” anime arc, a new story unfolds with tough challenges that await our beloved hero, Kirito, and his new friends. Players will unmask the Dark Knight and find out if Kirito and the crew will survive the relentless battling against the forces of the Dark Territory!
It’s the perfect game to introduce during Sword Art Online‘s 10th Anniversary, when everyone can reminisce about their favorite Sword Art Online memories while meeting their favorite character again.
The newest installment of the Sword Art Online video game series comes to next-gen consoles with a cast featuring characters from previous Sword Art Online anime.
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection boasts a brand new, original storyline that explores what would have happened if Kirito, Eugeo, and their allies didn’t meet their tragic end in The War of the Underworld.
Experience an exciting and elevated battle system with your friends against familiar foes from the Sword Art Online series!
Story
A story of soul, passion, and therefore, life.
If only… If only Kirito was there. If only Eugeo was there.
In the virtual world known as the “Underworld,” which is approaching its final moments, an unknown adventure is about to unfold…
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Which was showcased at E3 2003.