Bandai Namco have confirmed that “Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization” would be coming to the US sometime in 2016. The Japanese roleplaying game (RPG) is the follow up to last year’s “Sword Art Online: Lost Song” and will be coming to the PlayStation 4, along with the PlayStation Vita. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization takes place in one of the stages set within the original Sword Art Online and will give fans the chance to experience the “Sword Art Online” world from the very beginning. Taking on the role of Kirito, players enter a new VRMMORPG world called “Sword Art Origin”, which was created on the game’s original sever, giving players flashbacks of memories from past events. Kirito receives a single message, but its deeper meaning remains a mystery. Unlike its predecessors Hollow Fragment and Lost Song, Players will enter the early period within the “Sword Art Origin” world and must find a way to win the game one more time starting from level one and work their way up. The game’s official press release has confirmed that Reki Kawahara will be working with the development team, much like he did in “Lost Song.” Kawahara is the creator of the “Sword Art Online” series, which has proven to be very popular in both manga and anime form.

As far as gameplay features go, an article from RPG News has stated that the game will feature “intense and strategic” gameplay, which will be mixed with action elements. The previous game also did this, mixing combat from an action RPG with the ability to fight while flying, which was its best feature according to many critics. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization features a plethora of beloved characters from the Sword Art Online anime series including Kirito, Leafa, and Asuna. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization will also feature the debut of an exclusive new virtual character only to be found in the game; joining players on this new VRMMORPG adventure. Along the amazing storyline and unique characters, players will enjoy high quality graphics fully utilizing the PlayStation 4 power. No official release date has been given for “Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization,” though it will be coming out sometime this year in 2016. Fans are going to have to wait a few for an official release date or a release window.

Here is a short Gameplay video through YouTube: