# SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream

> Introducing the 2nd installment for the 10th anniversary of SWORD ART ONLINE! A total of 21 characters from the series join the battle beyond memory—a challenge taken on solo or with friends. Go beyond memory... and Switch!

## Game facts

- Developer: Dimps Corporation
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Oct 4, 2024
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, casual, RPG, ActionRPG, Party-BasedRPG
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858630/)
- Languages: Interface: French (France), Italian (Italy), American English, Japanese (Japan), German (Germany), European Spanish, Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Thai (Thailand), Chinese (Taiwan), Mexican Spanish; Subtitles: French (France), Italian (Italy), American English, Japanese (Japan), German (Germany), European Spanish, Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Thai (Thailand), Chinese (Taiwan); Audio: Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sword-art-online-fractured-daydream)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- You can directly control 21 SAO characters and form dream teams with characters who would rarely be able to meet each other.
- Online content such as co-op play for up to 16–20 players, raid bosses, and quests is considered the game's strongest aspect.
- Each character's individuality is reflected in the combat system, making it fun to choose from a diverse roster.

### Weaknesses

- Despite being a paid game, it contains multiple currencies, a battle pass, a cash shop, DLC, and paid characters, leading to strong criticism that it uses a mobile gacha-style monetization model.
- The high emphasis on repetitive quest- and boss-focused farming makes the content feel lacking and can become boring over time.
- The menus and systems have inconvenient quality-of-life design, while unclear equipment and skill-effect values make builds and progression difficult to understand.

## Links

- [SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3464)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3464/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T11:56:18.298Z