Bandai Namco announced a new Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Open network test, and this time people can test nine characters. People who own a Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X and PC can participate. The test will take place from September 20 to 22, 2024.
Although it is a three-day Open Network Test, this beta is unavailable during certain times due to maintenance. Here are the exact times when someone can join sessions.
- Session 1: September 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET through September 21, 2024, 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET.
- Session 2: September 21, 2024, 11:00 p.m. PT / September 22, 2024, 2:00 a.m. ET to September 22, 2024, 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET.
As for these nine, Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Open Network’s test characters might look familiar. Bandai Namco has confirmed that everyone from the closed beta is back. Here’s who you’ll see and what roles they’ll play.
- Agile (Tank)
- Argo (villain)
- Asuna (fighter)
- Fukaziroh (Ranger)
- Kirito (Fighter)
- Leafa (Support)
- LLENN (Villain)
- Oberon (Magician)
- Sinon (Ranger)
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream will be released on October 4, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC. Pre-orders are possible. The Open Network Test runs from September 20 to 22, 2024.