Bandai Namco showed a new trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, which showcased the Death Game Mode. Its main feature is simple and harsh: upon death, the character does not respawn.

That is, the player creates a hero, enters the VRMMORPG, and plays the game in conditions where a mistake has permanent consequences — just like in Sword Art Online itself.

Echoes of Aincrad will offer a journey through the world of Sword Art Online with avatar customization, exploration of cities, locations, and dungeons, as well as real-time combat. Players will be able to change equipment, weapons, attributes, and special abilities to suit their play style.

Additionally, there will be an NPC partner in the game who will assist in battles. His skills can be customized, and as the bond with him strengthens, new abilities will unlock.

The release of Echoes of Aincrad is scheduled for July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).