SAO Progressive Film 2 Faces Delay Due to COVID-19

Sword Art Online has been re-adapting its Aincrad arc as the Progressive film series to give fans a better storyline experience.

Fans, although skeptical, got excited about it as they’ll be getting all of the details that the show missed. More importantly, the film series will give us a view of all those levels that looked super thrilling but didn’t get more than a verbal mention in the show.

Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer to witness the action as the coronavirus has struck again.

‘Sword Art Online -Progressive- Scherzo of a Dark Dusk’ film’s release has been delayed due to the COVID-19 infection. The movie’s advance screening on August 24 has also been canceled, and the website will give us the postponed date later.

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The Progressive film series’ second installment was initially slated for a September 10 release this year but is now rescheduled for a later date.

Its plot is set on Aincrad’s 5th floor, which is defined as one of its most deadly levels with some unknown dangers. The trailers also mention that the floor also has some new upgrades that weren’t in the beta testing version.

Such an alteration in the game makes it difficult even for exceptional Beaters like Kirito. You can only imagine how terrifying the floor would be for first-time players who now can’t entirely depend on the beta testers.

Moreover, the level has the added disadvantage of Player Killers, who aren’t interested in clearing the floor and only wish for bloodshed.

Needless to say, Kirito and the gang are in deep trouble this time. Facing unknown foes and dangers is something they weren’t prepared for, and that’s the thrill we’re looking forward to.

I’m still amazed that the franchise kept this level out of the show.s

About Sword Art Online -Progressive- Scherzo of a Dark Dusk

Sword Art Online -Progressive- Scherzo of a Dark Dusk is the sequel to the Sword Art Online -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night anime film. It is the second part of the Sword Art Online franchise’s -Progressive- film series.

The film adapts the novel’s Aincrad arc in more detail with extra footage and content. Scherzo of a Dark Dusk is set in Aincrad’s dangerous fifth floor that Kirito and his gang has to clear.

Source: Sword Art Online Anime’s Official Twitter Account

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