Plot:
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Oct 7, 2018 to ?
Producers: Aniplex, Genco, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Egg Firm, Straight Edge, Kadokawa, Sonilude
Genres: Action, Game, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
Duration: 24 min.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
'Following the events of the Sword Art Online Alicization anime series, Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris finds Kirito in a mysterious but familiar virtual world, 'Underworld,' where A.I.s behave like humans,' reads an official description. 'As players take control of Kirito, they will relive heart-pounding scenes from the series through intense combat. Players will also encounter fan favorite characters including Eugeo, Alice, Administrator, and many more. A wide world awaits Kirito and his friends in this exciting adaptation to the Sword Art Online Alicization series.'
According to Bandai Namco, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycrois will mark the first time one of the games will faithfully follow the events of the anime it's based on
“For the first time in a Sword Art Online video game, players will be able to faithfully follow the events of the anime series.” said Jennifer Tsang, Brand Marketing Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. “We look forward to players and fans experiencing the Alicization story arc as Kirito, uncovering the mysteries of Underworld, and making new friends along the way.”
I'd personally add that this is by far the best-looking game from the series so far as well, graphics and art direction wise that is.