SAO Variant Showdown Relaunches after Extensive Update!

Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Returns After Extended Maintenance!

Remember SAOVS, Bandai Namco's action RPG launched in November 2022? After an unexpectedly long maintenance period that began in September 2023, it's finally back! The game's relaunch follows a longer-than-anticipated downtime, initially slated to end in Summer 2024. Developers addressed critical functionality issues requiring extensive work.

What's New in the Re-Released SAOVS?

The relaunch features Battle Royal Season 1, a four-player knockout competition running until December 30th. Compete in League Matches to earn titles and accessories.

Returning players who endured the maintenance receive a welcome gift: 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets!

A "Restart Celebration" event offers up to 100 free Scouts, login bonuses, and mission rewards 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.

See the changes firsthand with the latest trailer:

Download SAOVS on the Google Play Store and jump back into the action! Also, check out our coverage of the Puzzles & Survival Transformers collaboration.