Bandai Namco announced an open network test for Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream will be held from September 20 to September 22. The open network test will allow players to test out the game, including content that supports up to 20 players.
According to Bandai Namco on Twitter, the Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream open network test will feature co-op mode and nine playable characters. These characters include Kirito, Asuna, Agil, Argo, LLENN, Oberon, Sinon, Fukaziroh, and Leafa. Players may challenge the Skull Reaper and Sword Golem bosses in high difficulty raids as well.
Here’s the schedule for the open network test:
- Friday, September 20, 7 p.m. PDT – Saturday, September 21, 7 p.m. PDT: ONT available
- Saturday, September 21, 7 p.m. PDT – Saturday, September 21, 11 p.m.: 4-hour Maintenance; ONT unavailable
- Saturday, September 21, 11 p.m. PDT – Sunday, September 22, 8 p.m. PDT: ONT available
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream players will receive a bonus in-game costume for having save data from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. PlayStation Plus members may catch up on the series by downloading Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris and Sword Art Online: Integral Factor.
The previous trailer for Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream revealed gameplay footage of playable character Sinon from the Sword Art Online anime series. Voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro, Sinon is a deadly precise ranger that wields a sniper rifle. She may pick off enemies from a distance to give her allies an edge in battle.
Lastly, Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream will release on October 4 for the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
