Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Re-released after More than a Year of Maintenance!

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, SAOVS (Sword Art Online Variant Showdown) is finally back! While initially slated to return this past summer, the developers encountered core functionality issues requiring extensive time for resolution.

What's New in the Re-released SAOVS?

The game relaunches with 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 endured 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 missions with epic 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.

Curious about the changes? Check out the latest trailer below and download the game from the Google Play Store.

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