Bandai Namco has announced that Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris update 1.05 is out now! This update includes improvements to both frame rate and loading times. In addition, a new in-game shop opens in late September. Check out the patch notes below:
The latest patch ver1.05 has been released to fix major / minor bugs and some improvements to overall gaming experience on PS4, XB1, and PC (Steam). Please see below for details.
Quests
Fixed the quest “The Three Keys” from freezing while using “Main Quest Recovery”
*Players must interact and activate the access point in order to fast travel.
Maps
Added fast travel at an access point close to the Raid Dungeon
System
Fixed Alice’s eyepatch disappearing in her 2D illustration after changing her appearance in visualize attire
Fixed the game crashing when the player sets a Wayfarer as their sub partner and selecting “Save and Return to Title”
Credits can now be ended by left clicking on a keyboard
Battle
Fixed Skill Connect not triggering when landing a normal attack using the Dual Wield
Fixed the play avatar using a single-handed sword skill while equipping the Dual Wield on certain occasions
Fixed the game soft locking when selecting retry after all team members are defeated while one of the players is opening up a sub menu
Fixed the HP not healing to max when selecting retry after the player has been defeated while being Immolated
UI
Fixed the party member select menu not displaying properly in the Raid dungeon when entering the menu while controlling a partner character
The time of the data saved will now display on the title screen
Moved the “Chapter Save” under the Recovery Tool in the title screen
Network
Fixed the game crashing when closing the menu screen after opening it for a certain amount of time during Multiplayer
Fixed players being able to recruit members with an already completed quest
Fixed the invisible wall preventing other players to join a battle that occurs during an episode quest
Fixed avatars unable to be uploaded while setting a certain Persona
Xbox
Added options to change the difficulty of the Multiplayer
Others
Fixed other minor bugs and issues
We hope that the above bug fixes will provide a smoother gameplay experience. We will continue improving the game in future updates, specifically:
Loading times
Frame rates
Auto save features
Camera movements
Mouse/Key settings
News
SAO Shop is currently planned to open in late September or later. Stay tuned for more updates!
Thank you again for your continued support, patience and feedback.
Lastly, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris is out now for PS4, Xbox One and PC via Steam. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news and updates!