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The newest video game adaptation of the hit anime Sword Art Online has received DLC for the Nintendo Switch. Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris – Blooming of Matricaria is now available for fans of the series today, increasing the reach of the expansion on new platforms. Fans of the games or the anime itself should check out this Sword Art Online DLC.
What Is Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris?
Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris originally released on July 10th, 2020. The game would eventually receive a Switch port around 2 years later on September 30th, 2022, however the system would be lacking the DLC of the original release. Blooming of Matricaria, which was made available on July 25th, 2022, was not ready for a Switch release. Now, the Sword Art Online DLC has finally made its way over to the Switch.
In Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris, players control anime protagonist Kirito in the mysterious Underworld, set during the Anime’s Alicization arc. The game features intesnse battle action, beautiful visuals and effects, as well as a large world to explore. Although those unfamiliar with the series may get less out of the game, fans of the show will feel at home in the Sword Art Online environments.
What Does Blooming of Matricaria Include?
The Sword Art Online DLC, Blooming of Matricaria, further expands on the Sword Art Online adventures. Coming as the second major DLC of the game, Blooming of Matricaria includes new story, characters, weapons and more. Players will be able to explore new maps and conquer new dungeons as well.
Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris – Blooming of Matricaria is available today for the Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo eShop. The game and the DLC, are also available on Xbox, PlayStation and PC through Steam. Although many players are seemingly unhappy with the direction that the game has taken, a Switch port shows that Bandai Namco is still putting some level of effort into the game.