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Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Game Unveils Yūki, 6-Minute Video
posted on by Emma Hanashiro
Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online light novel series introduced Yūki as the sword-wielding leader of the Sleeping Knights, a guild of terminally ill patients playing the ALfheim Online game for rehabilitation and treatment purposes. She is also known as the "Absolute Sword."
The fourth full promotional video, clocking in at over six minutes, also debuted on Thursday. Kirito (as voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) introduces the world and game system:
Dengeki also posted screenshots.
Along with Yūki, the game will include characters Asuna (play an integral part in the game's plot.
During gameplay, players explore cities in Aincrad and can pick up new friends and party for their adventures. Kirito can also deepen his relationship with his partners by hanging out with them in the cities, going out on dates, or holding hands. In the game's special "adventure mode," players have the option to create their own characters and play with up to eight other people online to go on quests in the Hollow Area.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment will abec, a soundtrack CD, a product code to unlock a special in-game outfit, a special contents Blu-ray Disc, mini clear posters, and special package and cases. The standard edition will retail for 6,170 yen ($62).
Namco Bandai Games released the earlier Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment game for the PlayStation Portable.
[Via Otakomu]
Images © Reki Kawahara/Bandai Namco Games Inc.
Update: Yūki's weapon description fixed. Thanks, SuchDowner
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