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SAO Variant Showdown Returns from Hiatus

By AdamJan 27,2025

SAO Variant Showdown Returns from Hiatus

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 to resume this past summer (2024), the developers required additional 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 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 receive a welcome gift: 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 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.

Check out the latest trailer below to see the changes, and download the game from the Google Play Store!

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