Major DLC #2 “Blooming of Matricaria” is out now! ⚔️ — SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris News

Added new scenario

*The story of Blooming of Matricaria takes place after the events of the Ancient Apostles series and the Blooming of Forget-me-not.

“Blooming of Matricaria” will be accessible from the title menu for users who purchased DLC #2 or the Premium Pass and has completed the main story
The DLC is composed from multiple chapters
Once the DLC scenario begins, certain contents from the main game will be limited for an extended period until the DLC is cleared
As the party members are fixed in the DLC, multiplayer will not be available to progress the story
When the story of the DLC is in progress, players will not be able to access the Memory Arena, Raid Dungeons, and Raid quests
*Completing the DLC will bring back access to the multiplayer and each of the modes listed above
During the story, there are restrictions on organizing party members, saving, and fast travel
The recommended level for progressing the story for this DLC is 100

*We recommend playing “Blooming of Matricaria” after clearing the "Ancient Apostles" quests and DLC #1, "Blooming of Forget-Me-Not", to upgrade your level and prepare your equipment items for the challenge.
*Changing the difficulty will not increase the enemy level.

Added Blooming of Matricaria+

Blooming of Matricaria+ can be accessed from the title menu after completing the story of Blooming of Matricaria
In Blooming of Matricaria+, you can carry over your stats and equipment and replay the story from the beginning. It can be replayed endlessly after completing or abandoning the story.
*The basic contents of Blooming of Matricaria+ are similar to Blooming of Matricaria
You can select the difficulty on the title screen; some rewards will vary depending on the difficulty.
Progressing through the scenario in less time will strengthen some enemies, but will earn better rewards
In addition, meeting certain conditions will change the ending and players can earn special rewards

Added an option where players can raise their character/Sacred Arts level

* This option is for Friend list members, but not wayfares
* Players can always level up using the monument located in North Centoria

Added new trophies/achievements

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