Bandai Namco announce free Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment DLC and major game update

We're more than a little interested in checking out the European release of PS Vita RPG Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment, based upon the hot anime property, and we now have news of even more reasons to consider picking it up upon its August 20th release date. Check out the press release below for the details:

PARIS, FRANCE – August 12, 2014 – In anticipation of the fast-approaching August 20^th launch of the PlayStation^®Vita game SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Fragment,BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe SAS today announced that players will be able to enjoy an exciting DLC Costume Pack for free starting from launch until November 18^th. The DLC pack will include a wedding dress, dress shirt, nightie, and school swimsuit for all the heroines to adorn.  

Take up your swords and fight to conquer the perilous world of Aincrad! The SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Fragment adventure will present epic and breathtaking encounters that will occur on the 75^th floor and above due to the exhilarating burst gauge combat and the twisted storyline wrought upon the players as a result of the sinister plots of the player killing guild “Laughing Coffin.” Key characters will impact the course of the story as the main character, Kirito, battles his way to the top floor. 

• Heathcliff is the leader of the guild “Knights of the Blood Oath,” but his real identify is Kayaba Akihiko, the creator of Sword Art Online. Why is he still here when his death was assumed after his duel with Kirito on the 75^th Floor…?

• Alberich wished to participate with the Assault Team on 75^th Floor and higher. He leads a capable fellowship of men, dons powerful and fine equipment and possesses high enough skills to fight on the front line. However, his true ability is a well-kept secret…

For fans who will want even more Sword Art Online excitement, a major update will be available after launch on September 23^rd to extend the already-thrilling and plentiful Sword Art Online experience. This free update will raise the level cap from 200 to 250 and provide an estimated 30 hours of additional gameplay including 50 new Hollow missions and heroine quests, new bosses, weapons, armor, areas and more!

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment will be coming to Europe and Australia on August 20^th, 2014 exclusively for PlayStation®Vita on PlayStation®Network. Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment latest information can be found on its official website: www.SwordArtOnline-Game.com.  For BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S. full line-up please visit: www.BandaiNamcoGames.eu.

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