Sword Art Online Variant Showdown to Temporarily Pause for Technical Fixes

Bandai Namco has announced that Sword Art Online Variant Showdown, the popular MMORPG title, will undergo a one-year maintenance period to address various bugs and technical issues reported by players. The game, which was launched just last year on Android and iOS platforms, will enter an extended shutdown phase starting from September 28, 2023. The developers aim to rectify all the existing bugs during this time, with a planned re-release in the summer of 2024.

Rest assured, Sword Art Online Variant Showdown is only temporarily pausing to enhance gameplay and provide players with an improved gaming experience in the future. Players need not worry about the continuation of the game, as it has been confirmed that Sword Art Online Variant Showdown will make its return.

Players can rejoice in the knowledge that after one year of waiting, they will be greeted with a polished final product, free from bugs and issues. The primary reason for the temporary shutdown is the redevelopment of the game's underlying systems, which is the root cause of the in-game bugs players have encountered.

Rather than addressing each individual bug separately, the developers believe it is more beneficial to fix the core systems responsible for these issues. The exciting news for fans is that player progress made prior to the maintenance will carry over to the version available after the update. This means that no progress will be lost, and players can continue their adventures in the forthcoming version. It is advisable not to make any in-game premium currency purchases until the maintenance period concludes, as the sale of premium currencies will be suspended on August 31.