# Sword Art Online VS — SAO 3D Action Game > 3D action RPG with Sword Art Online characters, boss battles, and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-art-online-vs/id1623994768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.74/5 from 9,894 App Store ratings · 215 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 283 MB - Languages: English, Chinese - Released: 2022-11-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-art-online-vs/id1623994768/reviews.md ## What is Sword Art Online VS? We regret to announce the closure of this game on 10/30, 2025. The game and all items can be used until the last day. Check in-game announcements for more info. We plan to release a "Memorial Edition" of the game that will allow users to carry over some of their game data and continue to view/play the following game content/modes after the service is discontinued. For more details about the Memorial Edition, migration methods, and various precautions, please see the link below: https://vs.sao-game.jp/en/ The latest Sword Art Online app, "Sword Art Online Variant Showdown" has arrived! Use familiar SAO actions like [Sword Skills] and [Switches] to take down powerful bosses! ■ Thrilling Combo Battles! Enjoy a variety of [Sword Skills] unique to each character and [Switches] that blend offense and defense, all through intuitive tap controls. Keep your Combo going to overwhelm the boss with relentless strikes! ■ Multi-Battles Against Fierce Foes! Form a group of three with other players in Multi-Battles to defeat powerful bosses. On the hardest difficulty, Extra, bosses with overwhelming strength like those in the original story await. Enhance your characters and carve your name into the Monument of Swordsmen rankings! ■ Collect Armor to Enhance Your Party! Enhance your characters with armor obtained from events and boss battles. The higher the difficulty, the better the armor you can obtain. Collect the most powerful armor and take on even greater challenges! ■ Fully Voiced Main Story! Set after the latest TV anime series, join Kirito and his friends in their adventures. Enjoy an original story exclusive to SAOVS, fully voiced for an immersive experience! Rumors swirl that some players becoming brain-dead— In the VR action game surrounded by dark rumors Cross Edge, Kirito and his friends team up with the new character Layla (VA: Sumire Uesaka) to unravel the mysteries. ■ A 4-Player Battle Royal! Experience the first-ever real-time battle royal in an SAO game! Build the ultimate party, dominate other players, and aim for the top League! [If you registered for data transfer before September 28, 2023] If you have a Bandai Namco ID and have completed the Account Transfer settings, you can restore your account and continue playing with your previous game data. Please follow the instructions when launching the app to restore your account. Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Website: https://bandainamcoent.co.jp/english/ By downloading or installing this app, you agree to the Bandai Namco Entertainment Terms of Service. Terms of Service: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/privacy/ This application is distributed under the official rights from the license holder. ## Key features - Thrilling combo battles - Intuitive tap controls - Multi-battles against bosses - Collect and enhance armor - Fully voiced main story - 4-player battle royale ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Variant Crystals F | $30.99 | one-time | | July Premium Pass | $8.99 | one-time | | Char. 10% D. Rate Ticket Pack② | $19.99 | one-time | | Char. 15% D. Rate Ticket Pack② | $30.99 | one-time | | VC Booster Pack B | $2.99 | one-time | | May Premium Pass | $8.99 | one-time | | VC Booster Pack D | $8.99 | one-time | | VC Booster Pack F | $30.99 | one-time | | Char. 15% D. Rate Ticket PackA | $30.99 | one-time | | VC Booster Pack E | $19.99 | one-time | | Variant Crystals C | $5.99 | one-time | | April Premium Pass | $8.99 | one-time | | Limited-Time Starter Pack E | $64.99 | one-time | | Limited-Time Starter Pack A | $1.99 | one-time | | Limited-Time Starter Pack B | $5.99 | one-time | | Variant Crystals B | $2.99 | one-time | | March Premium Pass | $8.99 | one-time | | Character Enhancement Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time | | Char. 10% D. Rate Ticket Pack① | $19.99 | one-time | | Char. 15% D. Rate Ticket Pack① | $30.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Sword Art Online VS? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay - 👍 Reminds players of other popular SAO games - 🎨 Great graphics and animations **Cons** - 🎲 Ridiculous and unfair scouting/gacha system - 🤯 Extremely bad luck for some players - 🤖 Repetitive and lacking in content - 🕹️ Clunky and unresponsive controls - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs **Commonly reported bugs** - Stuck on notification screen - Menus and character screens not loading - Frequent crashes and freezes - Unresponsive touch controls **Most requested features** - Controller support - Dynamic touch controls - More open-world exploration - Improved camera controls - Pity system for gacha pulls ## Recent user reviews (10 of 215) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-art-online-vs/id1623994768/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Needs work *2025-12-29, version 3.0.1* Seems like a fun game and I watched all of the anime but the game is not accepting and approving new users I download the game and when I tried to start the game it keep wanting me to transfer data they don’t have an option for new users ### 5/5 — Reason for shutdown *2025-11-24* I’ve always wanted to play this game for a long time since it came out on mobile I’d like it if this game would stay active and available for everyone to play and enjoy I don’t know why you guys shut it down for I would love it if you guys could restart the games process again so that we anime lovers can enjoy this game for a long time please put this game back in action I really appreciate your work I love this game so very much please and thank you ### 1/5 — Can’t even play *2025-11-16, version 3.0.1* So I got the game but I can’t play I’m stuck in the menu and it keeps saying restore account even though I never made one I just want to play the game. ### 5/5 — Good at all *2025-10-20, version 2.9.0* Btw, any fix plan for pvp match? Even using both WiFi Or Mobile Hotspot, sometime crash after Yuna dance in battle begin ### 5/5 — Keeping this game alive *2025-10-12, version 2.9.0* Please tell all of your friends who love anime to keep this game alive and MAYBE bandai will keep the servers up! Please!!!! We need a last minute effort here!!!! ### 5/5 — Revival of sword art online *2025-09-02, version 2.8.5* Please bring back Sword Art Online MD and Sword Art Online Unleashed blading ### 5/5 — Keeping this game alive *2025-08-30, version 2.8.5* Please tell all of your friends who love anime to keep this game alive and MAYBE bandai will keep the servers up! Please!!!! We need a last minute effort here!!!! ### 5/5 — sword art online black swordsman ace *2025-07-28, version 2.7.1* sword art online black swordsman ace - please release this game! ❤️ ### 1/5 — Not cross compatible *2025-07-08, version 2.6.6* SAO VS is available on iOS and also computer using an emulator, however the game forces the player to choose a device to lock the account on. You must wait days to log into that account again from another device. I want to play on my computer at home, and on my phone when I’m on the go, this game does not allow that, and is the only gacha game I’ve ever had this issue with. Remove this feature. ### 5/5 — Please add controller support please and thank you *2025-07-06, version 2.6.6* I live the anime and big mobile gamer so would enjoy this game more with my backbone controller ## Frequently asked questions about Sword Art Online VS ### What is Sword Art Online VS? Sword Art Online VS is a 3D action RPG that allows players to engage in battles using familiar Sword Art Online characters and their unique skills. It features combo-based combat, cooperative multiplayer boss battles, and a real-time battle royale mode. ### What are the key features of Sword Art Online VS? Key features include thrilling combo battles with intuitive tap controls, multi-battles against powerful bosses with other players, collecting and enhancing armor to strengthen your party, and a fully voiced original story set after the latest TV anime series. It also includes a 4-player battle royal mode. ### Is Sword Art Online VS free to play? The game is free to play, but it does offer in-app purchases. Players can download and enjoy the core gameplay, including story modes and multiplayer battles, without spending money. However, in-app purchases may be available for items or enhancements. ### What are the system requirements for Sword Art Online VS? The provided description does not specify exact system requirements. However, as a 3D action game with multiplayer features, it is likely to perform best on mid-range to high-end smartphones and tablets. It's recommended to check the app store page for the most up-to-date compatibility information. ### Can I transfer my game data to the Memorial Edition? Yes, a "Memorial Edition" is planned to allow users to carry over some of their game data. If you registered for data transfer before September 28, 2023, and completed the Account Transfer settings with a Bandai Namco ID, you can restore your account. More details about migration methods can be found via the provided link. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.1 — 2025-10-31 - Bug fixes ### 3.0.0 — 2025-10-30 - offline mode ### 2.9.0 — 2025-10-01 - Preparation for upcoming events - Bug fixes ### 2.8.6 — 2025-09-02 - Bug fixes ### 2.8.5 — 2025-08-29 - Bug fixes ## Apps similar to Sword Art Online VS | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SwordArtOnline: IntegralFactor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordartonline-integralfactor/id1347075404) | 4.4 (11,908) | Free | Games | | [Sword Legacy RPG MMORPG Apex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-legacy-rpg-mmorpg-apex/id1547334320) | 4.1 (100) | Free | Games | | [Fighting Stance - Battle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-stance-battle-game/id1577330287) | 4.7 (43,702) | Free | Games | | [Sword Master Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-master-story/id1521447065) | 4.7 (18,516) | Free | Games | | [Pixel Sword Fish io](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298) | 4.6 (128,824) | Free | Games | | [Sword Melter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494) | 4.8 (59,822) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. - [ドリフトスピリッツ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id694480800) - [ONE PIECE トレジャークルーズ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-piece/id824116884) - [ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE-RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-piece-treasure-cruise-rpg/id943690848) - [DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-ball-z-dokkan-battle/id951627425) - [ドラゴンボールZ ドッカンバトル](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z/id951627670) - [アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ スターライトステージ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1016318735) All apps by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*