Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris gains Blooming of Forget-me-not on Switch next week
Bandai Namco has shared a release date for the Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Blooming of Forget-me-not DLC on Switch. It will be available on January 18, 2023.
This DLC is highlighted by a new story, new maps and dungeons, new divine beasts, and new weapons and outfits. Here’s some additional information:
After having a terrible dream of losing Eugeo during a fierce battle against the Administrator, Kirito is determined to seek for a second sword in order to protect his friends. In this story, fans will thus enjoy Kirito and Eugeo’s adventure as they travel to four new places searching for necessary resources to create the ultimate sword. Blooming of Forget-me-not is a single player adventure offering a wealth a new content.
Kirito, Alice, Eugeo, and Medina fought for peace in the human realm, and the reign of the Administrator came to an end. To avoid losing someone precious to him… To become a stronger swordsman… Kirito sets out with Eugeo in search of a new Divine Object.
We also have the following trailer:
Note that in order to start the Blooming of Forget-me-not DLC, you first need to complete the main game’s story.
Blooming of Forget-me-not is the first major expansion DLC for Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris. It’s unclear if the second expansion, Blooming of Matricaria, will be made available on Switch. We’ll let you know if we hear anything on that front.