Echoes of Aincrad: Gameplay Overview in New Trailer
Bandai Namco illustrates the gameplay system of the new Sword Art Online title
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio Inc have shared a new trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, an action/RPG belonging to the Sword Art Online franchise. The video presents the main aspects of the game, starting with the character editor that allows players to create a hero with their preferred appearance, then moving on to zone mapping, an important phase of exploration.
The Combat System
Most of the trailer, however, focuses on the combat system, and it couldn't be otherwise, as it is the central component of Echoes of Aincrad. Real-time battles require keeping an eye on three parameters: one is, of course, health, while the others are stamina and action points. In Echoes of Aincrad, we find the usual repertoire of moves from action games, namely normal attacks and special abilities, blocks, dodges, parries, etc...
ECHOES OF AINCRAD (SWORD ART ONLINE) PS5
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The main character will be able to choose which weapon to wield from a vast assortment: it goes without saying that each available tool will have its pros and cons, adapting to a different combat style. On the battlefield, you will be joined by a companion, useful for providing support or attracting enemy attention. As you can imagine, the combat system will shine brightest in encounters with bosses.
Between battles, you can stock up on equipment and useful items in cities. Armaments can be enhanced with multiple effects, which can be combined in an infinite number of variants to create different builds. We remind you that Echoes of Aincrad will be released on July 10, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
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