Ahead of the RPG’s planned 22nd May 2020 release date on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC platforms; publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed pre-orders via digital distribution have now commenced. To mark this occasion, they have shared the above trailer and a small set of screenshots which can be located below.
In addition to the new asset batch, they have confirmed the inclusion of three new playable characters, introduced from the original source light novels written by Reki Kawahara:
- Renly Synthesis Twenty-Seven: Part of the Integrity Knights, he battles against the Dark Territory forces as the leader of the Human Empire army. Renly is the only character who can use the Twin-Wing Blades weapons and especially the “Twin-Edged Wings”.
- Sheyta Synthesis Twelve: Integrity Knight also known as Sheyta the Silent Taciturn, the Administrator gave Sheyta a divine weapon able to slash any and all things, The Black Lily Sword.
- Sortiliena Serlut: Graduating second in her class at the Swordcraft Academy, Sortiliena was served by Kirito whom earned her respect. She uses her own battle style with Claymore-type weapons.
