{"id":6002,"date":"2026-03-25T05:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/echoes-of-aincrad-pre-order-bonus-editions-and-pricing-detailed\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T05:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:14:14","slug":"echoes-of-aincrad-pre-order-bonus-editions-and-pricing-detailed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/echoes-of-aincrad-pre-order-bonus-editions-and-pricing-detailed\/","title":{"rendered":"Echoes of Aincrad Pre-Order Bonus, Editions, and Pricing Detailed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"281\" data-injectable=\"true\" data-video=\"true\">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\u2019ll receive for an early purchase, what each bundle includes, and the pricing for every edition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad Pre-Order Bonus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"234\" data-current-count=\"234\" data-injectable=\"false\">If you pre-order any edition of Echoes of Aincrad, you will receive the <strong>Proto-Elucidator Series<\/strong> <strong>Weapon Pack<\/strong>, which includes a set of six weapons inspired by the prototype of the Elucidator, the signature weapon of the Black Swordsman.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"49\" data-current-count=\"283\" data-injectable=\"false\">The <strong>Proto-Elucidator Series<\/strong> <strong>Weapon Pack<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-current-count=\"487.5\" data-injectable=\"true\">\n<li>6 Weapon Types + Shield<\/li>\n<li>6 Weapon Blueprints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"72\" data-current-count=\"72\" data-injectable=\"false\">These weapons and the shield can be seen in the promotional image below:<\/p>\n<p>    Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"127\" data-current-count=\"499\" data-injectable=\"true\">There are no additional pre-order bonuses in the other editions, and you\u2019ll get this set regardless of what you purchase.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad Pricing<\/h2>\n<p>    Echoes of Aincrad EditionPrice<strong>Echoes of Aincrad Standard Edition<\/strong>$69.99 USD<strong>Echoes of Aincrad Deluxe Edition<\/strong>$89.99 USD<strong>Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition<\/strong>$109.99 USD    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"80\" data-current-count=\"380\" data-injectable=\"false\">You can pre-order the digital edition of Echoes of Aincrad from the links below:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad Deluxe Edition<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"84\" data-current-count=\"84\" data-injectable=\"false\">The deluxe edition of Echoes of Aincrad comes with the following additional content:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-current-count=\"309\" data-injectable=\"false\">\n<li>Base Game<\/li>\n<li>Expansion Pack<\/li>\n<li>Expansion DLC Starter Pack (Day 1 Bonus) \u2013 Consumables<\/li>\n<li>Death Game Mode Early Unlock (Deluxe Bonus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"86\" data-current-count=\"86\" data-injectable=\"false\">The ultimate edition of Echoes of Aincrad comes with the following additional content:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-current-count=\"504\" data-injectable=\"true\">\n<li>Base Game <\/li>\n<li>Expansion Pack<\/li>\n<li>Expansion DLC<\/li>\n<li>Starter Pack (Day 1 Bonus) \u2013 Consumables<\/li>\n<li>Death Game Mode Early Unlock (Deluxe Bonus)Echoes of Aincrad \u201cUnanswered\/\/butterfly\u201d Bonus Contents App<\/li>\n<li>Special Movie<\/li>\n<li>Digital Artbook<\/li>\n<li>Digital Soundtrack<\/li>\n<li>Armor Pack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"428\" data-current-count=\"728\" data-injectable=\"true\">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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-injectable=\"false\">Can You Play Echoes of Aincrad Early?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"112\" data-current-count=\"112\" data-injectable=\"false\">No, you cannot play Echoes of Aincrad early, as none of the premium editions include advanced access as a bonus.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad Release Date<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"90\" data-current-count=\"202\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad is launching on <strong>July 10, 2026<\/strong>. Check out the announcement trailer below:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad Platforms<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"71\" data-current-count=\"71\" data-injectable=\"false\">Echoes of Aincrad is coming to PC via Steam, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-characters=\"129\" data-current-count=\"200\" data-injectable=\"false\">A Nintendo Switch 2 version hasn\u2019t been announced, though a late port is possible, as seen with many Bandai Namco releases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019ll receive for an early purchase, what each bundle includes, and the pricing for every edition. 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