Update []: Bandai Namco has now officially revealed the new RPG as Echoes of Aincrad - a new Sword Art Online title.

It will be coming to multiple platforms on 10th July 2026. There's no mention of a Nintendo release, but if we hear any significant updates, we'll let you know. You can find out more about this title on the official game page and a preview on our sibling site Push Square:


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If you love role-playing games, you might want to tune into Bandai Namco's "new RPG reveal", taking place this week.

This special event will air on 5th March or 6th March, depending on your location. The brief teaser trailer shows what appears to be a fantasy world, and towards the end of the video you can see a character equipped with a sword and shield.

The official Bandai Namco social posts also include the following line:

Bandai Namco: "A serenity soon to be disturbed."

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Image: Bandai Namco

You can click on the video above to double-check your local time. On the RPG front, Bandai Namco is known for series such as Sword Art Online, Tales Of, and has also published games such as FromSoftware's Elden Ring.

Capcom has also announced a spotlight showcase for this week. Both of these events will follow Nintendo's recent Indie World presentation.

When this title is officially revealed, we'll let you know. What are you hoping to see from this new RPG reveal? Give us your best guess in the comments below.