Echoes of Aincrad Release Date and Launch Times

Get Ready for Echoes of Aincrad!

Bandai Namco is bringing us another exciting adventure with their latest addition to the Sword Art Online universe, Echoes of Aincrad. Many fans have been eagerly awaiting this release, especially after the game turned heads during Steam’s recent Next Fest, where it was one of the top demos. Yes, you can even dive into a demo if you absolutely can’t wait a few more hours!

When Can You Play?

Mark your calendars, folks! The game launches on Thursday, July 9, at 3 PM PDT for all players on PC worldwide. If you’re thinking of picking it up, the base game will set you back $70/£55. But if you want to go deluxe—because why not?—you can snag the deluxe edition for an extra $20/£20, which comes with an expansion DLC coming later this year.

Here’s a handy little breakdown of launch times around the globe:

Timezone: PDT
City: Los Angeles
Time: 3 PM on Thursday, July 9

Timezone: EDT
City: New York
Time: 6 PM on Thursday, July 9

Timezone: BST
City: London
Time: 11 PM on Thursday, July 9

Timezone: CEST
City: Berlin
Time: 12 AM on Friday, July 10

Timezone: AEST
City: Sydney
Time: 8 AM on Friday, July 10

Timezone: NZST
City: Auckland
Time: 10 AM on Friday, July 10

If you don’t see your timezone listed above, fear not! You can easily check out a world clock to figure out the launch time for your location. It’s like magic, but with time!

Oh, and quick tip: there’s no pre-loading on Steam for Echoes of Aincrad, so those on PC will just have to wait until launch time hits. But hey, patience is a virtue, right?