Bandai Namco’s Sword Art Online: Cross Edge Set for Online Beta Test on September 21 with Cross-Platform Play
Bandai Namco’s eagerly anticipated action role-playing game, Sword Art Online: Cross Edge, is gearing up for its online beta test, scheduled to take place from September 21 to 23. The game, which will support cross-platform play, promises to immerse players in a world where characters from the popular Sword Art Online (SAO) series come together for a thrilling multiplayer experience.
Scheduled for an October 3 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, Sword Art Online: Cross Edge marks the second installment in the series’ 10th-anniversary celebration. The game allows up to 20 players worldwide to team up, face formidable foes, and engage in dynamic battles, all while delving into the memories of their favorite characters.
Pre-orders for the game are already live on Steam, with standard, digital deluxe, and digital collector’s editions available for pre-purchase. The standard edition is priced at $29.99 (or equivalent in local currency), while the digital deluxe and collector’s editions cost $42.99 and $49.99, respectively. Both deluxe and collector’s editions grant early access to the game starting from October 1. The game also offers full support for Simplified Chinese, catering to a wider audience.
In terms of system requirements, Sword Art Online: Cross Edge demands a minimum configuration of an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Intel Core i5-8400 processor, 8 GB of RAM, an AMD Radeon RX 580 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 graphics card, and 45 GB of available storage space. For optimal performance, a recommended configuration includes an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-10700K, 16 GB of RAM, an AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 or Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, and the same storage space. Players can expect a 1080p/60fps experience on Low graphics settings in 20-player multiplayer, with frame rate drops possible in graphically intensive scenes.
Sword Art Online: Cross Edge invites players to join forces with characters from various roles within the SAO universe, creating a unique crossover event. This latest entry in the franchise promises an exhilarating online multiplayer action game, as players traverse memories and engage in strategic battles.
Bandai Namco’s decision to include cross-platform play in the online beta test is a significant move, as it allows fans from different gaming ecosystems to enjoy the game together seamlessly. The beta test, set to start in just a few weeks, will provide players with an early taste of the game’s mechanics and potential, helping the developers fine-tune the experience before the full release.
Stay tuned for further updates on Sword Art Online: Cross Edge as the release date draws closer, and prepare to dive into a world where the lines between reality and virtuality blur.
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