Where can I watch Sword Art Online: Unanswered//butterfly?

The roughly 19-minute preview is on the official Sword Art Online YouTube channel until it is removed after July 5–6. The full 110-minute special streams via official Sword Art Online channels and Abema for a limited window and is bundled with the Echoes of Aincrad Ultimate Edition.

When does Echoes of Aincrad release and on what platforms?

It launches July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).

Sword Art Online: Unanswered//butterfly Streams a 110-Minute Special Tied to Echoes of Aincrad

Bandai Namco's Sword Art Online: Unanswered//butterfly is a 110-minute anime special for Echoes of Aincrad, with a free 19-minute preview up until July 6.

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Sword Art Online: Unanswered//butterfly anime special key visual — Key visual for the Sword Art Online: Unanswered//butterfly anime special tied to Echoes of Aincrad. Image: Anime Corner

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