Not yet
Released, but still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Sword Art Online: Integral Factor launched on Steam on August 21, 2023 as a PC port of an existing mobile MMORPG. The game is built around a 100-floor Aincrad progression structure, and the developer Asobimo has been releasing new floor content at a consistent and sustained pace throughout its lifetime on Steam.
The news post scan shows 14 major content updates across 38 total posts, reflecting a highly active development cadence. Looking at the visible update history: Aincrad 51F (November 2023), Aincrad 19F with Chain Skill system (November 2024), Aincrad 44F (May 2025), Underground Labyrinth B6F (June 2025), Aincrad 58F (September 2025), Underground Labyrinth B7F (October 2025), Link Skills system (November 2025), Aincrad 16F Chapter 2 (February 2026), Aincrad 65F (May 2026), and most recently Aincrad 70F on September 2, 2026 — just two days before today's assessment date. This establishes a clear pattern of major updates roughly every 2-4 months.
The game is still far short of the 100th floor goal described in the store page, making further content updates a near-certainty based on both the game's design and the developer's demonstrated rhythm. New gameplay systems have also been introduced with each major update cycle (Full Burst Skills, Chain Skills, Link Skills), suggesting systematic expansion of the game's mechanics alongside floor progression. No developer statement suggests this content pipeline is ending.
Evidence
Aincrad 70F added as a major content update with new quests, boss avatars, and weapon evolution unlocks — released just 2 days before this assessment.
Aincrad 65F added with new quests, boss avatars, and weapon evolution content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
The popular smartphone game SWORD ART ONLINE: Integral Factor (SAOIF) will now be available on Steam!
Play it with a controller or your keyboard with custom key configurations!
See the world of Aincrad come to life on a large PC monitor!
This time, the protagonist is...you!
You appear in this online RPG as a member of an Assault Team, working with other imprisoned players to reach the 100th floor of Aincrad!
What if you were trapped in a game of life or death?
You can experience meeting familiar characters and connecting to the original SAO story from your own POV.
Experience behind-the-scenes stories not seen in the original SAO, and completely different story developments! Live out a "what-if" story where you affect Aincrad!
Battle System
Fight through the sprawling fields of Aincrad with your partner Koharu, trapped together in a game of life and death!
You'll need to cooperate with Assault Teams across the land and battle together to beat powerful monsters and tough quests! Forging stronger weapons, using skills with all kinds of effects, and preparing for each enemy's weak points and attack patterns are all key to your success!
Play it with a controller or your keyboard with custom key configurations!
See the world of Aincrad come to life on a large PC monitor!
This time, the protagonist is...you!
You appear in this online RPG as a member of an Assault Team, working with other imprisoned players to reach the 100th floor of Aincrad!
What if you were trapped in a game of life or death?
You can experience meeting familiar characters and connecting to the original SAO story from your own POV.
Experience behind-the-scenes stories not seen in the original SAO, and completely different story developments! Live out a "what-if" story where you affect Aincrad!
Battle System
Fight through the sprawling fields of Aincrad with your partner Koharu, trapped together in a game of life and death!
You'll need to cooperate with Assault Teams across the land and battle together to beat powerful monsters and tough quests! Forging stronger weapons, using skills with all kinds of effects, and preparing for each enemy's weak points and attack patterns are all key to your success!
Last evaluated Sep 4, 2026
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