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Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Returns After Maintenance

Author : Claire Feb 10,2025

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" period that began in September 2023, it's finally back! While initially slated for a summer 2024 return, the game's relaunch took longer due to core functionality issues requiring extensive developer attention.

What's New in the Re-released SAOVS?

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

Returning players who persevered through the maintenance receive a reward: 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets.

A Restart Celebration event offers numerous incentives, including up to 100 free Scouts, login bonuses, and mission rewards. This event lasts until January 30th, 2025.

Players also have a 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.

For more gaming news, check out our coverage of the Puzzles & Survival Transformers collaboration.

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