Anticipation builds for Bandai Namco's latest anime action RPG, "Echoes of Aincrad," which garnered significant attention as a standout demo at the recent Steam Next Fest. For eager fans who can barely wait, the demo remains accessible. This new title, drawing inspiration from the beloved anime genre, is slated for release across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. However, the exact launch timings vary between console and PC, necessitating a precise overview of its global release schedule.
For PC enthusiasts, "Echoes of Aincrad" will become available globally on Thursday, July 9, at 3 PM PDT. The standard version of the game is priced at $70/£55 on Steam. Players looking for an enhanced experience can opt for the deluxe edition, an additional $20/£20, which includes the expansion DLC set to release later in the year. To assist players in different time zones, a comprehensive breakdown for PC launch times is provided. This covers key cities such as Los Angeles (3 PM PDT, July 9), New York (6 PM EDT, July 9), London (11 PM BST, July 9), Berlin (12 AM CEST, July 10), Sydney (8 AM AEST, July 10), and Auckland (10 AM NZST, July 10). For those not in these specific locations, an online time zone converter is recommended to accurately determine local launch times, already pre-set with the game’s release schedule.
Console players on PlayStation and Xbox will experience a slightly different launch schedule. The game will be released at 9 PM PDT on Thursday, July 9, in Los Angeles. For other regions, this translates to 12 AM EDT on Friday, July 10, in New York; 12 AM BST on Friday, July 10, in London; 12 AM CEST on Friday, July 10, in Berlin; 12 AM AEST on Friday, July 10, in Sydney; and 12 AM NZST on Friday, July 10, in Auckland. It's important to note that while console versions offer pre-loading, PC players on Steam will not have this option.
In summary, "Echoes of Aincrad," a highly anticipated anime action RPG from Bandai Namco, is launching soon across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. While the PC version goes live globally on July 9 at 3 PM PDT, console launches are set for later that day, specifically 9 PM PDT. The game will be available on Steam, with a deluxe edition offering future DLC. Notably, only console players will benefit from pre-loading capabilities. Eager fans are encouraged to consult the detailed time breakdowns or utilize a time zone converter to pinpoint their exact local launch time, ensuring they are ready to dive into the world of Aincrad as soon as it becomes available.
