Echoes of Aincrad Pre-Order Bonus, Editions, and Pricing Detailed
July's not that far away.
Echoes of Aincrad is the latest action RPG in the Sword Art Online series from Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is now available for pre-order across all platforms. Here is what you’ll receive for an early purchase, what each bundle includes, and the pricing for every edition.
Echoes of Aincrad Pre-Order Bonus
If you pre-order any edition of Echoes of Aincrad, you will receive the Proto-Elucidator Series Weapon Pack, which includes a set of six weapons inspired by the prototype of the Elucidator, the signature weapon of the Black Swordsman.
The Proto-Elucidator Series Weapon Pack includes:
- 6 Weapon Types + Shield
- 6 Weapon Blueprints
These weapons and the shield can be seen in the promotional image below:
There are no additional pre-order bonuses in the other editions, and you’ll get this set regardless of what you purchase.
Echoes of Aincrad Pricing
| Echoes of Aincrad Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Echoes of Aincrad Standard Edition | $69.99 USD |
| Echoes of Aincrad Deluxe Edition | $89.99 USD |
| Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition | $109.99 USD |
You can pre-order the digital edition of Echoes of Aincrad from the links below:
| Platform | Store Link |
|---|---|
| PC | Steam |
| PS5 | PlayStation Store |
| Xbox Series S|X | Microsoft Store |
Echoes of Aincrad Deluxe Edition
The deluxe edition of Echoes of Aincrad comes with the following additional content:
- Base Game
- Expansion Pack
- Expansion DLC Starter Pack (Day 1 Bonus) – Consumables
- Death Game Mode Early Unlock (Deluxe Bonus)
Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition
The ultimate edition of Echoes of Aincrad comes with the following additional content:
- Base Game
- Expansion Pack
- Expansion DLC
- Starter Pack (Day 1 Bonus) – Consumables
- Death Game Mode Early Unlock (Deluxe Bonus)Echoes of Aincrad “Unanswered//butterfly” Bonus Contents App
- Special Movie
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
- Armor Pack
The ultimate edition is quite expensive, costing an additional $40 over the standard edition, and in terms of actual content, the deluxe edition offers the more important items: the Expansion Pack, which includes the Expansion DLC planned for December 2026, and a starter pack with a bunch of currency and consumables. Unless you really want the digital artbook, soundtrack, anime, and armor pack, saving the $20 is a good call.
Can You Play Echoes of Aincrad Early?
No, you cannot play Echoes of Aincrad early, as none of the premium editions include advanced access as a bonus.
Echoes of Aincrad Release Date
Echoes of Aincrad is launching on July 10, 2026. Check out the announcement trailer below:
Echoes of Aincrad Platforms
Echoes of Aincrad is coming to PC via Steam, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5.
A Nintendo Switch 2 version hasn’t been announced, though a late port is possible, as seen with many Bandai Namco releases.
