<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><img alt="" class="wp-image-20899" height="263" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/56VD1IhT6uObXx2ajIkKfA/7bd4f5301414418af14e279909ec7188/RGB_black.png" srcset="" width="600"/></figure></div> <p>Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce the release of SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris on the Nintendo Switch™.</p> <p>In addition to the SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris main game, this title contains the Ancient Apostles series #1 to #4 that were previously released as free updates – allowing players to enjoy a story of unparalleled volume on the Nintendo Switch™.</p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">New Nintendo Switch™ Version Key Visuals Released</h2> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><img class="img-max" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/g3Am08MLuoTjoKZWB5ejF/7af1c396c67ed61fb0aac56fd9e5ba1a/con_tpic2241.jpg"/></figure></div> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">A Promotional Video is Also Out Now!</h2> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><img alt="" class="wp-image-20887" height="338" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/EMhKtZpfIt2ytX8cABJFy/022a478d6d52ab6a393993c46576c2cd/6.jpg" srcset="" width="600"/></figure></div> <p>For more information, please visit the official website or official social media channels for more details:</p> <ul><li>Official website: <a href="https://al.sao-game.jp/special/nsw.php">https://al.sao-game.jp/special/nsw.php</a>*</li><li>Official Twitter account: <a href="https://twitter.com/sao_gameinfo*">https://twitter.com/sao_gameinfo</a>*</li></ul> <p><em>*These sites are provided in Japanese.</em></p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">What is SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris About?</h2> <p>The SWORD ART ONLINE anime series, which is based on a series of novels of the same name by Reki Kawahara, depicts the adventures of the protagonist, Kirito, in both the virtual world of the mysterious next-gen online game SWORD ART ONLINE, and the real world.</p> <p>The “Alicization” story arc of the novels and anime is set in a virtual world known as “Underworld”, which is also the setting for this RPG. The title faithfully recreates the story up until the final battle against the main boss of the first half of the “Alicization” arc, the Administrator. Following the battle against the Administrator, the game then branches out, telling its own original story.</p> <p>Take control of Kirito, and together with his allies you know and love from the original works, set off on a journey of discovery in the vast world of the “Alicization” story arc.</p> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-medium"><img alt="" class="wp-image-20889" height="338" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/5kouuODzoA5W6oGg1stuYr/f1ad86a65bb06d0eb0f0b05a44dec865/7.jpg" srcset="" width="600"/><figcaption>“Resist fate with your own hands!”<br/>Experience a new adventure and meet new characters not seen in the novels or anime.</figcaption></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/5FnbC3yIH3U0IAa517YvlZ/7d8b1284fb3a8b8d9ec0546bb51a804e/1664432849_CdeK8.jpg"/><figcaption><br/>Select your own four-person party and use your sword skills to claim victory in this RPG!</figcaption></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-medium"><img alt="" class="wp-image-20893" height="338" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/7M1Ps03SnjKxgRaX4MF5GY/cbf871dd07bc310f09ca558ce6b4c163/5.jpg" srcset="" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <p>For more information on <a href="https://bandainamcoent.asia/game/sword-art-online-alicization-lycoris/"><strong>SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris</strong></a> and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia, please visit our <a href="https://bandainamcoent.asia/">website</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bandainamcoent.asia/?brand_redir=49054165628">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bandainamcoentasia/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoSEA">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXHMdXZ49SLWCmxxcuAK7Q">YouTube</a>.</p> <p><em>*Screenshots are from an in-development version of the Nintendo Switch<a>™</a> edition and may differ from the final product.<br/>*Nintendo Switch™ and the Nintendo Switch™ logo are trademarks of Nintendo.<br/>*While all information is accurate as of the date of this release, content is subject to change without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.</em></p> <p></p>