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Sword Art Online: Alicization Rising Steel is celebrating its first anniversary, and you know what that means: plenty of celebratory campaigns! You can watch the video released for the occasion below:
Players can vote for which Evolution Crystals they want on the official Facebook page, with this being the relevant post. The character with the most votes will have their crystals sent out to all players.
Up to 110 free gacha pulls are available for part one of the celebration. The video also teased the original story for the game, as well as hyping up Eydis’ role in game-exclusive content. Eydis herself is an game-original character. As the first anniversary for SAO: Alicization Rising Steel approaches, the Moon Cradle Arc will begin, something which has yet to be adapted into an anime.
The first anniversary log in bonus, free gacha pulls and comeback bonus are active, for both new and older players to enjoy. Eugeo, sporting a user-designed outfit, will be obtainable with event reward Scout Tickets. A limited time 4-star guaranteed gacha will also be available, usable up to 3 times per player. All released 4-star characters thus far will be obtainable.
A variety of game updates will be coming, including more Active Link characters, conversation with select characters on the homescreen, and more.
A tale of noble souls.
Sword Art Online's newest RPG game, based on the Alicization arc, featuring an all new original story and characters!
