SEASON 8 adds a wide range of new content, including the new playable character Eydis, a new Extreme Boss Raid, a new mode for advanced players, and an increased Player Rank cap.
New Playable Character Eydis Is Now Available!
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Additional Playable Character: Eydis
The 10th Integrity Knight, wielding 《Umbral Arts》 in battle. A Rogue-type character with rapid-fire katana strikes & area-of-effect Sacred Arts!
▌Role: ROGUE
▌How to Purchase: Available from the in-game STORE
Plus, Eydis is available at a discounted price through October 22!
Don't miss this opportunity! 📢
▶ Eydis Character Short Trailer:
▶ An Incarnate of the Radius EX Arrives in Extreme Boss Raid!
In SEASON 8, An Incarnate of the Radius EX arrives as a new boss in Extreme Boss Raid!
With this update, players can join forces to challenge the boss of Aincrad’s 100th Floor.
Work together with your allies and aim for victory!
Event Details
Raid Boss: An Incarnate of the Radius EX
Participation Requirement: Player Rank 150 or higher
Boss Element: All Elements
Weakness: None
Event Period: October 8 to October 22, 2026
▶ New Mode: Irregular Boss Gauntlet!
A new advanced challenge, Irregular Boss Gauntlet, is being added!
The following two raid bosses will appear:
Dorz'l the Chaos Drake Origin
The Storm Griffin
Players with a Player Rank of 150 or higher can participate in Irregular Boss Gauntlet.
Event Period: October 22 to October 29, 2026
▶ Player Rank Cap Increased to 180!
Starting with SEASON 8, the Player Rank cap will increase from 150 to 180.
Raise your rank even further and obtain more powerful equipment!
▶ 2nd Anniversary Daily Login Campaign!
To celebrate the second anniversary of SAOFD, a Daily Login Campaign will be held, allowing players to receive an item each day they log in!
Log in every day during the campaign to receive items such as SAO Tickets.
Campaign Period: October 8 to October 14, 2026
▶ In-Game STORE Sale!
To celebrate the start of SEASON 8, a sale will be held in the in-game STORE!
Eligible Items
Eydis Bundle
Fatal Bullet Bundle 2
Western Gunfighter Bundle
Venus Dress Bundle
Dark Samurai Bundle
Hot Springs Bundle
Silica Bundle
Heathcliff Bundle
Sale Period:
October 8 to October 22, 2026
▶ SEASON 8 October Event Schedule
*Content and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
