A new Steam update confirms that the free-to-play mobile MMORPG Sword Art Online: Integral Factor will release on Steam on August 21, 2023. The game will likely be free, much like its mobile counterpart.
Bandai Namco initially released Sword Art Online: Integral Factor in 2017 for mobile devices. The game is an MMO RPG available on both Android and iOS devices. The upcoming PC release will mark its first port to a non-mobile device.
Sword Art Online: Integral Factor on Steam
Sword Art Online: Integral Factor will release on August 21 as a free-to-play title on PC, just like its mobile version. The game will support cross-platform multiplayer with the existing Android and iOS versions. The system requirements for the game are as follows:
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Windows 10
- Intel Core i5-4590
- 8 GB RAM
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7970 / Intel Arc A380
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Windows 10/Windows 11
- Intel Core i7-4790K
- 8 GB RAM
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 / Intel Arc A750
Both settings allow the game to be played at 1080p at 30 fps. Here’s an overview of the game via the official Steam page:
About Sword Art Online: Integral Factor
The popular smartphone game SWORD ART ONLINE: Integral Factor (SAOIF) will now be available on Steam!
Play it with a controller or your keyboard with custom key configurations!
See the world of Aincrad come to life on a large PC monitor!
This time, the protagonist is…you!
You appear in this online RPG as a member of an Assault Team, working with other imprisoned players to reach the 100th floor of Aincrad!
What if you were trapped in a game of life or death?
You can experience meeting familiar characters and connecting to the original SAO story from your own POV.
Experience behind-the-scenes stories not seen in the original SAO, and completely different story developments! Live out a “what-if” story where you affect Aincrad!
Battle System
Fight through the sprawling fields of Aincrad with your partner Koharu, trapped together in a game of life and death!
You’ll need to cooperate with Assault Teams across the land and battle together to beat powerful monsters and tough quests! Forging stronger weapons, using skills with all kinds of effects, and preparing for each enemy’s weak points and attack patterns are all key to your success!
Lastly, Sword Art Online: Integral Factor is available now on Android and iOS. The game will release tomorrow on Steam.
