Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio shared the first gameplay trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, their new action RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new gameplay:

Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.

Risk Your Reality

Step into the legendary floating castle of Aincrad, a realm of breathtaking beauty and unforgiving danger. What seemed to be a dream adventure has now become a fight for survival. Among thousands of trapped souls, your journey is yours alone; will you rise, endure, and forge bonds that define your destiny? Or will you perish while facing enemies stronger, faster, and more ruthless than you imagined?

This is not just a game. It’s a battle for survival. Take up your weapon. Shape your legend. Conquer Aincrad. RISK YOUR REALITY!

Features

• FORGE YOUR HERO – Design your own avatar and craft your path. Customize your appearance, gear, and combat style through variety of weapons and skills. Build synergy with your AI partner, adapt their tactics, and their equipment to create a team dynamic that turns every battle into a triumph.
• DEFINE YOUR PROGRESSION – Level up, master powerful Sword Skills, and tailor your stats to match your unique playstyle. Whether you favor speed, strength, or endurance, your growth reflects your choices.
• EXPLORE A THRIVING WORLD – Wander across diverse cities and journey through stunning environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets. Complete quests, hunt rare treasures, and challenge formidable foes in real-time action combat. The map expands as your story unfolds, revealing new areas and dangers at every turn.

Echoes of Aincrad is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 with a global release set for July 9th/10th, pending your local time.