Major DLC #2 “Blooming of Matricaria” is out now! ⚔️

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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

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1271791/SWORD_ART_ONLINE_Alicization_Lycoris__Blooming_of_Matricaria/

Thank you again for your continued support, patience, and feedback.