Sword Art Variant Showdown Reboots

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

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

Initially launched to considerable success, the game's removal was a surprising move. However, players can now once again experience the thrilling world of Sword Art Online. The game faithfully adapts the popular anime series, placing players in the shoes of Kirito and other characters as they battle bosses and enemies within the virtual reality game, Sword Art Online.

This updated version includes significant improvements:

Three-Player Co-op: Team up with friends to conquer powerful bosses and earn rare rewards.
Enhanced Rewards: Higher-difficulty stages now offer armor as rewards, with quality increasing based on the challenge level.
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 tempting, it remains to be seen if they'll be enough to recapture players lost during the hiatus. First impressions are crucial, but for dedicated fans of the series, this return is undoubtedly welcome news.

For fans of anime-inspired mobile ARPGs, this is a chance to revisit a beloved title or discover a new favorite. Explore our list of top anime games for even more options!