Sword Art Online Variant Showdown is Back After a Year-Long Maintenance!

Remember Bandai Namco's action RPG, SAOVS (Sword Art Online Variant Showdown), which launched in November 2022? After an extended maintenance period that began in September 2023, it's finally back! Initially slated to return this summer (2024), the relaunch took longer than expected due to core functionality issues requiring extensive developer attention.

What's New in the Re-Released SAOVS?

The game's comeback includes Battle Royal Season 1, a four-player arena competition 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 persevered through the maintenance are rewarded with 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets as part of the Returning Player Campaign.

A Restart Celebration event, featuring six campaigns, offers up to 100 free Scouts, login bonuses, and mission rewards, lasting until January 30th, 2025. Players also have a chance to obtain 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 latest trailer below to see the changes, and download the game from the Google Play Store.

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