Sword Art Online - Lycoris

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris is a role-playing video game developed by Aquria and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in 2020. The game is based on the Alicization arc of the Sword Art Online light novel series, originally written by Reki Kawahara. It was designed to provide players with an interactive experience that mirrors the events of the Underworld saga while introducing original story elements and characters unique to the game's continuity.

The development of the title was centered on replicating the aesthetic and atmosphere of the anime adaptation of the Alicization arc. By focusing on the bond between the series protagonist, Kirito, and the game-exclusive character Medina Orthinanos, the creators sought to expand the franchise's lore. Upon its release, the title received attention for its faithful recreation of the Underworld's environments and its shift into a semi-open world action format, catering specifically to the established audience of Kawahara's source material.