The Expansion DLC, named Genesis Maidens, is the post-launch add-on for Echoes of Aincrad, set for winter 2026 with a new storyline, the partner Mito, the curved sword, and armor enhancement.

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Overview

Echoes of Aincrad is an action RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe from Game Studio Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment, released July 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with the first two floors of Aincrad playable.

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Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

Echoes of Aincrad ships in Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate, and Aincrad editions. Pre-orders of the standard edition come with the Proto-Elucidator weapon pack.

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Getting Started

A new-player walkthrough of the opening hours of Echoes of Aincrad, from character creation through the first combat tutorials and into the Town of Beginnings.

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Starter Pack

The Starter Pack is a bonus item bundle included with the Deluxe Edition and every higher tier of Echoes of Aincrad. It contains 50,000 Col, ten High Healing Potions, ten High SP Potions, and ten Mystic Crystals.

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System Requirements

Official PC (Steam) minimum and recommended system requirements for Echoes of Aincrad, plus graphics-mode performance targets.

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