Echoes of Aincrad is the latest action RPG in the Sword Art Online series from Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is now available for pre-order across all platforms. Here is what you’ll receive for an early purchase, what each bundle includes, and the pricing for every edition.
Echoes of Aincrad Pre-Order Bonus
If you pre-order any edition of Echoes of Aincrad, you will receive the Proto-Elucidator Series Weapon Pack, which includes a set of six weapons inspired by the prototype of the Elucidator, the signature weapon of the Black Swordsman.
The Proto-Elucidator Series Weapon Pack includes:
- 6 Weapon Types + Shield
- 6 Weapon Blueprints
These weapons and the shield can be seen in the promotional image below:
Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment
There are no additional pre-order bonuses in the other editions, and you’ll get this set regardless of what you purchase.
Echoes of Aincrad Pricing
Echoes of Aincrad EditionPriceEchoes of Aincrad Standard Edition$69.99 USDEchoes of Aincrad Deluxe Edition$89.99 USDEchoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition$109.99 USD
You can pre-order the digital edition of Echoes of Aincrad from the links below:
Echoes of Aincrad Deluxe Edition
The deluxe edition of Echoes of Aincrad comes with the following additional content:
- Base Game
- Expansion Pack
- Expansion DLC Starter Pack (Day 1 Bonus) – Consumables
- Death Game Mode Early Unlock (Deluxe Bonus)
Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment
Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition
The ultimate edition of Echoes of Aincrad comes with the following additional content:
- Base Game
- Expansion Pack
- Expansion DLC
- Starter Pack (Day 1 Bonus) – Consumables
- Death Game Mode Early Unlock (Deluxe Bonus)Echoes of Aincrad “Unanswered//butterfly” Bonus Contents App
- Special Movie
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
- Armor Pack
Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment
The ultimate edition is quite expensive, costing an additional $40 over the standard edition, and in terms of actual content, the deluxe edition offers the more important items: the Expansion Pack, which includes the Expansion DLC planned for December 2026, and a starter pack with a bunch of currency and consumables. Unless you really want the digital artbook, soundtrack, anime, and armor pack, saving the $20 is a good call.
Can You Play Echoes of Aincrad Early?
No, you cannot play Echoes of Aincrad early, as none of the premium editions include advanced access as a bonus.
Echoes of Aincrad Release Date
Echoes of Aincrad is launching on July 10, 2026. Check out the announcement trailer below:
Echoes of Aincrad Platforms
Echoes of Aincrad is coming to PC via Steam, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5.
A Nintendo Switch 2 version hasn’t been announced, though a late port is possible, as seen with many Bandai Namco releases.
