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, SAOVS (Sword Art Online Variant Showdown) is back! Initially slated to resume this past summer, the game's relaunch has finally arrived, following extensive work to resolve core functionality issues.

What's New in the Re-released SAOVS?

The relaunch features Battle Royal Season 1, a four-player arena battle 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 extended maintenance are rewarded with 5 Sword Spark Mito Pickup Scout Tickets as part of the Returning Player Campaign.

A Restart Celebration event, running until January 30th, 2025, offers up to 100 free Scouts, login bonuses, and mission rewards. Players also have a limited-time opportunity (until January 6th, 2025) to acquire the SSR Sword Spark Mito (Light-elemental fighter), and the new SSR Ability Cards "Destroyer of Destiny" and "Seasoned Comrades."

Check out the trailer below to see the improvements! Download SAOVS now on the Google Play Store.

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