Hollow Fragment sequel implied as something in development.

The latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation has a new interview with Sword Art Online: Lost Song producer Yosuke Futami, who discusses everything from the game’s new characters to a Hollow Fragment sequel and more.

Get the summary below.

Unlike Sword Art Online‘s previous dealing with life and death, this time the basis isn’t as gloomy.

Rain joins the group around the middle of the game.

Seven isn’t very good at the game, but she is the leader princess of her guild, Shamrock.

Shamrock also maintains gameplay guides in real-life.

It was either Agil and Eugene as being playable, and Agil was decided upon.

There is no “affection level” this time, but events are triggered based on the combination of characters.

This one is developed by Artdink, not Aquila, which developed Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment. Strictly speaking, the game therefore isn’t a direct sequel per se to Hollow Fragment, but rather considered a new game altogether. Development has been ongoing since before Hollow Fragment‘s release.

As for that Hollow Fragment sequel that Futami wanted to make if that game sold well… (it’s implying this is likely something in the works).

Because Lost Song and Hollow Fragment are different games, Hollow Fragment‘s save data is not compatible, but it’s still best to hold onto save data from Hollow Fragment.

Magic is now easier to use.

Battle transitions are seamless.

Maps in the game were previously stated to be 16km. squared, but this is a statistical mix up with a mecha action game (Macross 30). In reality, they’re 1km. squared each, but because there are a number of islands dotted around the game, it’s still a considerably large world.

The game’s story is 20 to 30 hours long, but it will take longer with the higher difficulty quests and raising.

Character raising is like the first game. Rather than leveling up, you’ll increase your skill strength.

Significant updates will be released post launch, and weekly quests will also be delivered. All updates and downloadable content will be free.

Strea is in the game as though nothing happened. Futami wants to give her a story in the future.

Futami also wants to take on PlayStation 4 development. If it’s something you want, please make some noise and show there is support from consumers to help convince the company.

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