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SAO: Variant Showdown Relaunches with Enhanced Features

Author : Grace Jan 21,2025

Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown Returns After a Year-Long Absence!

The action RPG (ARPG), Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown, is back after a year-long hiatus. Initially launched and then swiftly removed to address various issues, it now returns with significant improvements.

This ARPG, based on the popular anime series, places players in the world of Sword Art Online, where Kirito and others are trapped within a VRMMORPG. The game faithfully adapts the anime's storyline and features a large cast of beloved characters battling bosses and enemies.

This relaunch brings exciting new features:

  • Three-Player Multiplayer: Team up with friends to conquer challenging bosses and earn rare rewards.
  • Enhanced Rewards: Higher-difficulty stages now offer armor as rewards, with quality scaling to the challenge.
  • Full Voice Acting: The main storyline is now fully voiced!

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A Second Chance?

The initial removal of Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown was a controversial move. While the updates are promising, regaining lost players might prove challenging. First impressions are crucial, but dedicated fans of the series will undoubtedly welcome its return.

For those seeking more anime-inspired mobile games, explore our list of the top 15 best anime games!

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