A new teaser trailer has been released for Unanswered//butterfly, a special anime tied to Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad. The anime will be available exclusively through the game’s Ultimate Edition pre-order or as part of the Ultimate Edition purchase at launch.
The special anime follows players trapped inside Sword Art Online, the VR MMORPG where death in-game means death in real life. The story focuses on the early days of the incident as players adjust to the reality of surviving inside Aincrad while dealing with the growing distrust among its users.
The teaser also confirms the return of Emirun and Rex, who reunite inside the virtual world as they confront the deadly situation surrounding the game. Additional story details have not been announced.
Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad launches on July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Bandai Namco describes Unanswered//butterfly as a completely new Sword Art Online side story included with the Ultimate Edition of the game. The anime appears to focus on original characters separate from Kirito and the main cast, though connections to the larger Aincrad storyline are still present.
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Returning to Aincrad always feels special. This teaser for Unanswered Butterfly looks atmospheric as hell. Can’t wait to see more gameplay!