Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream' Arriving on October 4 Globally, Japan Launch a Day Earlier

Bandai Namco and developer Dimps have unveiled the release plans for the highly anticipated Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, with the game set to launch on October 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Interestingly, while the worldwide version will arrive on that date, the team has decided to make the game available a day earlier in Japan on October 3, catering to the domestic market's preferences. This multiplatform approach marks a significant shift for the Sword Art Online franchise, which has traditionally been associated with Sony's PlayStation platforms.

The game will be offered in the following digital versions:

Standard Edition ($59.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 / 8,470 yen)

Includes the base game.

Digital Deluxe Edition ($84.99 / £59.99 / €84.99 / 12,100 yen)

Includes the base game, Character Pass 1, downloadable content "Worlds Beyond I and II," Bonus Stamp Set, and Prism Heart Set costume (Prism Heart Dress, Prism Heart Cap).

Premium Edition ($99.99 / £84.99 / €99.99 / 14,300 yen)

Includes the base game, Character Pass 1, downloadable content "Worlds Beyond I and II," Bonus Stamp Set, Prism Heart Set costume (Prism Heart Dress, Prism Heart Cap), Wild Joker Dress costume, digital art book, soundtrack with mini-game, and three days of early access as a pre-order bonus.

Here's an overview of the game, provided by Bandai Namco:

About

Worlds converge. Blades unite.

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream offers an ultimate co-op raid battle experience for both new and seasoned Sword Art Online and anime enthusiasts. Featuring innovative gameplay mechanics and a stellar lineup of over 20 iconic characters from throughout the Sword Art Online universe, this game is a dream action title for Sword Art Online fans.

All-Star Cast

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream showcases more than 20 playable characters spanning the Sword Art Online anime (Seasons 1 to 3) and movie series. Each character belongs to a unique fighting class with distinct attributes.

Celebrate the IP's 10th Anniversary with this ultimate fan experience.

20-Player Cooperative Action

Engage in thrilling cooperative battles, including online dungeon raids against massive mobs and formidable bosses. Join forces with up to 20 players globally (cross-generation support) to conquer menacing monsters alongside your favorite Sword Art Online heroes and villains.

Experience a dynamic combat system allowing seamless party member swaps.

Easy to pick up, challenging to master.

Original Story

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream presents an original storyline where all Sword Art Online worlds collide. Witness unprecedented interactions between characters from different arcs—where enemies may become allies and the deceased may return in unexpected forms.

Explore what happens when characters from disparate Sword Art Online timelines intersect. Delve into altered pasts where life and death hang in the balance, offering players diverse interactions spanning the best of all arcs (Seasons 1 to 4) within the game.