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Echoes of Aincrad: Release date, pre-orders, editions and more

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An anime girl with blonde hair wielding a glowing pink sword from Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad.

Bandai Namco

Published: Friday, 12 June 2026 at 2:16 pm

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Sword Art Online has had a bit of a resurgence in gaming recently, and with the Echoes of Aincrad release date coming up, that's set to continue.

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Set in the SAO universe, this RPG sees players take on an epic story, overcoming life and death action in the process.

If you're an SAO fan excited to jump in on this one, here’s everything you need to know about Echoes of Aincrad including release date, platforms, pre-orders and more.

When is the Echoes of Aincrad release date?

Echoes of Aincrad releases on 10 July 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

This was confirmed by publisher Bandai Namco in a press release back in March 2026.

The game comes from the creatively named Game Studio Inc., whose recent games include Ao Oni and Synduality: Echo of Ada, and who was previously working on the now-cancelled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link mobile game.

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Can I pre-order Echoes of Aincrad?

Pre-orders are now available on all platforms for Echoes of Aincrad.

You can get yourself a copy of the game from your respective platform's store:

All Echoes of Aincrad editions

There are four editions of Echoes of Aincrad, each of which includes different bonuses. These are:

Standard Edition

Deluxe Edition

Ultimate Edition

Aincrad Edition

Echoes of Aincrad story details

Here's how the game is described by published Bandai Namco:

"Step into the legendary floating castle of Aincrad, a realm of breathtaking beauty and unforgiving danger. What seemed to be a dream adventure has now become a fight for survival.

"Among thousands of trapped souls, your journey is yours alone; will you rise, endure, and forge bonds that define your destiny? Or will you perish while facing enemies stronger, faster, and more ruthless than you imagined?

"This is not just a game. It's a battle for survival. Take up your weapon. Shape your legend. Conquer Aincrad. RISK YOUR REALITY!"

Is there a trailer for Echoes of Aincrad?

You can check out the announcement trailer for Echoes of Aincrad below:

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Alex Raisbeck is a Gaming Writer at Radio Times, covering everything from AAA giants to indie gems. Alex has written for VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, PCGamesN and more.

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