Update Summary, Ancient Apostles #4: The Blue-Eyed Demon, and Future Updates

April 5, 2021

Dear Sword Art Online fans,

Thank you for playing SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris.

We are sharing a summary of updates that have been released so far, some information for Ancient Apostles #4: The Blue-Eyed Demon, and planned upcoming updates. Please see below for details.

Ancient Apostles #3: The Bruised King - Update Summary

  • Story
    • The lore of the “blue curse” is what destroyed the village around Windslice Ridge. Kirito hears a rumor from a merchant about an epidemic called “bluethorn sickness.” He was told that if a person contracted it, their skin would turn blue and they would soon die. Will you investigate the blue curse and put an end to it?
  • Boss Illfang the Koboltroad 
    • “Illfang the Koboltroad Lord” can be challenged repeatedly similar to previous raid bosses. 
  • Rewards for story completion
    • Alice’s Weapon - Comes with an original Finish Arts move. Note that the reward weapon can only be equipped by Alice.
    • Selka’s costume - Reward costume can only be equipped by Selka.
  • Memory Arena 
    • New high-difficulty game mode where you can fight against various bosses only playing as Kirito with a time limit. Defeating the boss will grant you a special reward which players can exchange for various items.
    • The item exchange is planned to be implemented in Patch Ver1.50, Players will be unable to exchange them in Ver1.40. Stay tuned for more information!
  • Ancient Apostles #3 is coming very soon and will be implemented in a planned update. Please stay tuned for more information!

Ancient Apostle #4: The Blue-Eyed Demon

  • The Blue-Eyed Demon Boss 
    • “The Gleam Eyes” can be challenged repeatedly as similar to previous raid bosses.
    • Stronger raid bosses are also planned to be added in upcoming updates.

Gleam EyesGleam Eyes

  • Rewards for boss completion
    • Silica’s Costume & Weapon - Comes with an original Finish Arts move. Note that the reward weapon can only be equipped by Silica.
  • Ancient Apostles #4 is coming soon and will be implemented in a planned update. Please stay tuned for more information!

Silica Costume & Weapon

Upcoming Updates

  • Major DLC #1
    • Blooming of Forget-me-not – Please check out the main key art reveal below!

Major DLC 1 Key Art

Thank you again for your continued support, patience, and feedback.

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