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Steam app 2244210 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:25 UTC

Echoes of Aincrad

Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.

Echoes of Aincrad Steam header artwork
Game Studio Inc.Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
313playing now
34224-hour peak
17,236all-time peak
356average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−298.7Gain−45.56%% gain914Peak

718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

024749474098713 Aug18 Aug23 Aug28 Aug02 Sep07 Sep12 SepThursday 13 August 2026599 peakFriday 14 August 2026775 peakSaturday 15 August 2026890 peakSunday 16 August 2026914 peakMonday 17 August 2026605 peakTuesday 18 August 2026569 peakWednesday 19 August 2026528 peakThursday 20 August 2026521 peakFriday 21 August 2026509 peakSaturday 22 August 2026639 peakSunday 23 August 2026660 peakMonday 24 August 2026430 peakTuesday 25 August 2026397 peakWednesday 26 August 2026395 peakThursday 27 August 2026352 peakFriday 28 August 2026351 peakSaturday 29 August 2026478 peakSunday 30 August 2026506 peakMonday 31 August 2026317 peakTuesday 01 September 2026296 peakWednesday 02 September 2026267 peakThursday 03 September 2026264 peakFriday 04 September 2026312 peakSaturday 05 September 2026420 peakSunday 06 September 2026438 peakMonday 07 September 2026361 peakTuesday 08 September 2026282 peakWednesday 09 September 2026250 peakThursday 10 September 2026244 peakFriday 11 September 2026252 peakSaturday 12 September 2026342 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

3 months, July 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

05k9k14k19kJul 2026Aug 2026Sep 2026July 202617,236 monthly peakAugust 20262,180 monthly peakSeptember 2026438 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

Show:

The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

05k9k14k19kJuly 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 202617,236 peak — daily detail belowAugust 20262,180 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 2026438 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

21 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

05k9k14k19k11 Jul14 Jul17 Jul20 Jul23 Jul26 Jul29 JulSaturday 11 July 202615,342 peakSunday 12 July 202617,236 peakMonday 13 July 202612,055 peakTuesday 14 July 202610,960 peakWednesday 15 July 20268,871 peakThursday 16 July 20267,819 peakFriday 17 July 20267,413 peakSaturday 18 July 20268,368 peakSunday 19 July 20268,059 peakMonday 20 July 20265,564 peakTuesday 21 July 20264,637 peakWednesday 22 July 20264,028 peakThursday 23 July 20263,564 peakFriday 24 July 20263,282 peakSaturday 25 July 20263,949 peakSunday 26 July 20263,858 peakMonday 27 July 20262,522 peakTuesday 28 July 20262,360 peakWednesday 29 July 20261,947 peakThursday 30 July 20261,729 peakFriday 31 July 20261,708 peak

August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

05891k2k2k01 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 20262,122 peakSunday 02 August 20262,180 peakMonday 03 August 20261,453 peakTuesday 04 August 20261,278 peakWednesday 05 August 20261,151 peakThursday 06 August 20261,082 peakFriday 07 August 20261,058 peakSaturday 08 August 20261,353 peakSunday 09 August 20261,447 peakMonday 10 August 2026977 peakTuesday 11 August 2026952 peakWednesday 12 August 2026826 peakThursday 13 August 2026781 peakFriday 14 August 2026775 peakSaturday 15 August 2026890 peakSunday 16 August 2026914 peakMonday 17 August 2026605 peakTuesday 18 August 2026569 peakWednesday 19 August 2026528 peakThursday 20 August 2026521 peakFriday 21 August 2026509 peakSaturday 22 August 2026639 peakSunday 23 August 2026660 peakMonday 24 August 2026430 peakTuesday 25 August 2026397 peakWednesday 26 August 2026395 peakThursday 27 August 2026352 peakFriday 28 August 2026351 peakSaturday 29 August 2026478 peakSunday 30 August 2026506 peakMonday 31 August 2026317 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

011823735547301 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026296 peakWednesday 02 September 2026267 peakThursday 03 September 2026264 peakFriday 04 September 2026312 peakSaturday 05 September 2026420 peakSunday 06 September 2026438 peakMonday 07 September 2026361 peakTuesday 08 September 2026282 peakWednesday 09 September 2026250 peakThursday 10 September 2026244 peakFriday 11 September 2026252 peakSaturday 12 September 2026342 peak

October 2026

Echoes of Aincrad was released on 9 Jul, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:25 UTC
App ID
2244210
Last updated
07 Aug 2026 build 24543994
Developer
Game Studio Inc.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Release date
9 Jul, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
35.31 GB
Install size
36.46 GB
Genres
Action, RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Denuvo Anti-Tamper 5 different systems within a day machine activation limit
Achievements
52

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

AnimeSingleplayerJRPGAction RPGSouls-likeFantasyHack and Slash3DRPGCharacter CustomizationActionDarkFuturisticAdventureRealisticDungeon CrawlerWalking SimulatorVRMysteryFemale Protagonist
About this gameFull description from Steam
Step into the floating castle of Aincrad, a world of breathtaking beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Enter a mysterious, vibrant world and shape your fate. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat through your special skills and reflexes. Build synergy with the partner of your choice, level up, and unlock powerful abilities as your horizon expands with every victory. Will you rise and claim your destiny or fall to foes stronger than you imagined? This is not just a game; it’s a battle for survival. Take up your weapon, shape your legend, and enter an adventure to risk your reality! Live this JRPG adventure as yourself by designing and customizing your own avatar to create a hero that reflects your vision. This is your identity, your legend, and your chance to leave a mark on a world where survival is everything. Shape your adventure and determine your fate by adapting your equipment, weapons, statistics, partner and special skills to reflect your favor for speed, intelligence, or endurance. Gather more strength as you level up. Growth is essential for your survival. Deepen the synergy with your partner, adapt their tactics and build to create a team dynamic that turns every battle into a triumph. Wander across diverse cities and journey through stunning environments, from serene plains to perilous dungeons filled with secrets. Complete quests, hunt rare treasures, and challenge formidable foes in real-time action combat. The map expands as your story unfolds, revealing new areas and dangers at every turn.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 9 regional ratings

Content notice

This game contains: Blood, Violence, references to Alcohol, and use of language.

Regional ratings

CEROc暴力 · 犯罪 · 言葉・その他
CSRRC15性 · 暴力
DEJUS14Violência
ESRBtViolence · Blood and Gore · Mild Suggestive Themes · Language
GMEDIA12
IGRS18Penampilan Tokoh · Kekerasan · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya
NZOFLCmMature themes and fantasy violence
OFLCmMature themes and fantasy violence
PEGI12Violence · Bad Language · In-Game Purchases
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 [6GB] / AMD Radeon RX 5700 [8GB] / Intel Arc B580 [12GB] DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space Additional Notes: *SSD is required. The “Performance mode” game setting enables gameplay at 1080p/60fps. 1080p/30fps gameplay is possible with the Intel Core i5-8400 or the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X CPUs and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 [6GB], AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 [8GB] or Intel Arc A750 [8GB] GPUs.

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 [8GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6700XT [12GB] DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space Additional Notes: *SSD is required. The "Balanced mode" game setting enables gameplay at 1080p/60fps. To play at 1080p/60fps in the “Quality mode” game setting, the Intel Core i7-10700K or the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPUs and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060Ti [8GB] orAMD Radeon RX 6800 [16GB] GPUs are recommended.

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Indonesian
Spanish - Latin America
Thai
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese●
Korean

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

52 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Nameless HeroAchievement
Welcome to Sword Art OnlineHidden achievement
Beyond the PlainsHidden achievement
Town on the LakeHidden achievement
City of the 2ndHidden achievement
Info HuntHidden achievement
Seeking SanctuaryHidden achievement
The Order of the Cherry BlossomHidden achievement
Aincrad's BeaconAchievement
The Black SwordsmanHidden achievement

View all Steam achievements

DemosPlayable demos on Steam

23 developer announcements, Mar 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. GENESIS MAIDENS

    Genesis Maidens brings a new storyline and side quests that extend players’ journey across new areas of Floors 1 and 2 of Aincrad, while introducing a new ally: Misumi Tozawa, better known as Mito. Making her entrance from the SWORD ART…

    rwaymel

August

  1. Echoes of Aincrad | Patchnote v1.0.5

    \Today, we released Update Ver. 1.0.5An update file(Ver.1.0.5)has been released on August 7, 2026 to adjust game balance and address identified issues.This update includes balance adjustments for both new and returning players. We're also…

    maki_takizawa

July

  1. Echoes of Aincrad | Take the Survey

    How is your DEATHGAME so far?Let us know your feedback for Echoes of Aincrad at the following link: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46020200/8b9d27be32036aeec837fcb6813fd1d0d75e8760.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/2244210/Echoes_of_Aincrad/

    maki_takizawa
  2. Echoes of Aincrad | Patchnote v1.0.4

    \Today, we released Update Ver. 1.0.4To ensure the best possible experience in Echoes of Aincrad, please make sure to install the latest update before playing.Please refer the detail from below:An update file has been released to address…

    maki_takizawa
  3. Echoes of Aincrad | Notice

    We have confirmed an issue related to Main Quest "Original Sin".Please refer to the attached image for details and a workaround.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    maki_takizawa
  4. The Journey Begins

    Are you ready to RISK YOUR REALITY? ⚔️

    maki_takizawa
  5. Differences in Gameplay Experience by Difficulty

    Echoes of Aincrad offers multiple difficulty settings designed to accommodate a wide range of players.⚠️Too easy when death isn't the end? Why not try Death Game Mode × Very Hard difficulty⚠️In the virtual world of SWORD ART ONLINE, created…

    maki_takizawa
  6. Weapons Highlights

    Do your friends know what you'd go for? There's only one way to find out. Sword, dagger, rapier, mace, two-handed axe, two-handed sword - Take up a weapon to conquer Aincrad! Echoes of Aincrad releases on July 10th, pre-order now!

    [BNE] *****
  7. Are you brave enough to try the Death Game Mode?

    One Save File. No Respawn. Are you brave enough to try the Death Game Mode? Pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition now to play early and risk your reality from the very first fight. More Information HERE!

    rwaymel
  8. Characters Introduction (Part 2)

    A two-handed sword-wielding young man that cares for his allies. He meets your party while you were looking for a new member for the raid.Your party member since the beta test. A lore enthusiast, eager to clear the Sword Art Online death…

    rwaymel
  9. Characters Introduction (Part 1)

    A veteran gamer who wields a two-handed axe. He has an easygoing personality and is good at lightening the mood, but his true intentions remain unclear. A polite and quiet mace-wielder from Sweden. Your cheerful party member since the beta…

    [BNE] *****

June

  1. Opening Cinematic

    You have no choice but to keep moving forward! Check out Echoes of Aincrad's opening cinematic, featuring Aimer's "Live to Survive".

    rwaymel
  2. Story Trailer #2

    And so, Aincrad became our reality.Echoes of Aincrad will launch in two weeks! Pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate editions now to unlock the Death Game Mode early

    rwaymel
  3. How to transfer your demo save data

    Aincrad will remember you ⚔️ To transfer save data, the main game must be updated to the latest version. Please connect to the network and install the latest update. Be sure to carefully read the notes at the bottom of this page before…

    [BNE] *****
  4. Demo starter guide

    Delve into Danger Your adventure begins at the start of an unexplored dungeon. The rest of your team is already deeper inside. You rush to join them, but as you do… disaster strikes. Can you escape a monster-infested maze alone? The demo…

    [BNE] *****
  5. System Requirements

    *Minimum and recommended system requirements were updated on June 17th.The minimum and recommended system requirements for Steam are now available. Get ready to step into Aincrad!

    maki_takizawa
  6. Play the demo now!

    Tackle five full missions, test every type of weapon, and get a head start before the real death game begins 🔥 Play the demo now! *Save data carried over from the DEMO Version cannot be switched to Death Game mode. *In the beta test era…

    maki_takizawa
  7. Demo Coming Soon!

    This is your first step into your new life⚔️The demo for Echoes of Aincrad will be available on Steam June 15, 17:00 UTC! Pre-order now on Steam:

    maki_takizawa

May

  1. System Trailer

    ► LINK START ◄ Welcome to your new life!Learn the ins-and-outs of this new world in the Echoes of Aincrad System Trailer!Echoes of Aincrad releases on July 10th, 2026!Preorder today:

    maki_takizawa
  2. "Unanswered//butterfly" Trailer | Sword Art Online

    Emirun and Rex reunite in the virtual world, but how will they face the deadly game? What fate awaits them? Discover a new Sword Art Online story with the Special Anime included in the Ultimate Edition of Echoes of Aincrad.…

    rwaymel

April

  1. Gameplay Trailer

    Gear up, grab your allies, and rise to the occasion! Hone your skills in battle and survive this Death Game. Risk your reality in Echoes of Aincrad, coming soon.

    maki_takizawa
  2. Story Trailer

    Sword Art Online was meant to be our dream… But now, when Game Over means death in the real world, the stakes have never been higher. Experience the world of Aincrad, take up your sword as a lone adventurer -- and step into the battle…

    maki_takizawa

March

  1. Announcement Trailer

    Set foot in the world of Aincrad, where one mistake can mean death. Create your own character, tackle the floating castle of Aincrad with other adventurers you encounter along the way, and find your way out of this game.Echoes of Aincrad…

    Bandai Namco US

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