Echoes of Aincrad 'Genesis Maidens' DLC Brings Mito to Aincrad This Winter
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the 'Genesis Maidens' expansion DLC for Echoes of Aincrad during Sony's State of Play stream on September 3. The DLC launches this winter. It adds a completely new side story set on Floors 1 and 2 of Aincrad, a storyline the sources describe as not depicted in the original novels or anime. Mito, the character original to the Sword Art Online: Progressive films, joins as a new ally with combination and support skills. The expansion also introduces the Curved Sword weapon type, new quest areas, and a 'Sewing' armor enhancement system that lets players attach emblem mods to armor, including a crest that raises defense and reduces damage. Echoes of Aincrad launched in Japan on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 9, and on PC via Steam on July 10, with the Western release following on all platforms the same day. Aimer performs the game's theme song 'Live to Survive.'