Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown re-released with new features, controls and UI

Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown Returns After a Year-Long Hiatus!

The action RPG (ARPG) Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown, initially launched and then pulled from app stores a year ago to address various issues, is back! This re-release boasts exciting new features, including a revamped user interface (UI) and much more.

Initially a successful launch, the decision to remove Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown was unexpected. However, the game’s return offers a second chance to experience the popular anime series in 3D ARPG format. Players can once again join Kirito and other beloved characters as they battle bosses and enemies within the immersive world of Sword Art Online.

This updated version includes significant improvements:

• Three-Player Co-op: Team up with friends for multiplayer boss battles and earn rare rewards.
• Enhanced Rewards: Higher difficulty stages now offer armor as rewards, with quality scaling accordingly.
• Full Voice Acting: The main story is now fully voiced!

A Second Chance?

The initial withdrawal of Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown was controversial. While the new additions are enticing, regaining lost players might prove challenging. First impressions are crucial, but dedicated fans of the series and Kirito's adventures will undoubtedly welcome this return.

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