SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection, an upcoming action and adventure in the hit series from developer Aquria and publisher Bandai Namco, has introduced the central weapon types and how they work in a new trailer.
SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection is currently slated to launch on October 6th, 2023. It will be available on PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. There has been no word on Nintendo Switch support. You can watch today’s Weapon Introduction trailer on the Bandai Namco YouTube channel:
Today’s trailer does show off some gameplay, but mostly as static examples of the weapon mechanics. An official story trailer was released back in March, which better explains the premise and protagonists. The Bandai Namco product page also elaborates that SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection will follow “Kirito, Eugeo, and their allies” in an original storyline, changing the history of The War of the Underworld.
The full list of weapons and mechanics featured in today’s trailer include:
- 1-Handed Sword
- Dual-Wield Swords
- Rapier
- Bow
- Dagger
- Katana
- Scythe
Today’s trailer indicates it is only “Part 1”, which was confirmed by a Bandai Namco tweet. It’s unclear how many more weapon trailers are coming, though fans can speculate based on the roster and previous titles. Digital pre-orders will also give players exclusive skin sets for certain weapons.
Although the weapon mechanics won’t surprise anyone, they do seem balanced and distinguishable. Strategies include exchanging high damage for vulnerability, evasion and ability charging, or ranged attacks and team support.
The scythe is definitely the most thematic and interesting, since players sacrifice health as a resource. There’s a unique visual style and flow for each weapon, and the effects look gorgeous. Fans of the franchise should be pleased.
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