Bandai Namco officially announced the development of Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris as a new RPG title based on the Alicization arc of the Sword Art Online series.
The game Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris was released in Japan for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms.
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris was released in Western regions including North America and Europe for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Bandai Namco announced and released a free next-generation upgrade patch for PlayStation 5, enhancing the game's graphics and performance.
Kirito wakes up in the Underworld, a virtual world, with no memories of how he got there.
Kirito becomes recognized by the Integrity Knights as a trustworthy ally after helping the people of the Underworld.
Kirito meets Eugeo, a childhood friend, and they decide to explore the mysteries of the Underworld together.
Kirito and Eugeo uncover the sinister objectives of the Administrator threatening the peace of the Underworld.
Kirito leads an assault against the Integrity Knights who have been corrupted by the Administrator's influence.
Eugeo sacrifices himself to protect Kirito and ensure the success of the mission to defeat the Administrator.
Kirito confronts and defeats the Administrator, restoring stability and peace to the Underworld.
After the Underworld is stabilized, Kirito awakens back in the real world, bringing closure to his journey.
