Sources & Corrections

Every factual claim on this site is traceable to a registered source ID. This page lists all sources used and explains how to report an error or request a correction.

Source Registry

  • EA-OFF-001 — Bandai Namco official Demo guide
    Primary source for: six weapon types, Sword Skills, Weapon Exp, EX-MOD fusion, Growth Points, Cardinal Rank, partner system, Town of Beginnings merchant and crafting, combat actions, map discovery mechanics, boss encounter rules, Support Skills.
    https://www.bandainamcoent.com/news/echoes-of-aincrad-demo-guide
    License: text may be read for factual research; site assets not licensed for republication
  • EA-OFF-002 — Bandai Namco official combat system article
    Primary source for: Switch Mode and Free Mode, partner system combat role, progression mechanics.
    https://www.bandainamcoent.com/news/echoes-of-aincrad-reveals-combat-system-and-signature-gameplay-features
    License: text may be read for factual research; site assets not licensed for republication
  • EA-OFF-003 — Bandai Namco official Demo product page
    Primary source for: three-platform Demo availability (PS5, Xbox, Steam), official release date July 10 2026.
    https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/echoes-of-aincrad/demo
    License: text may be read for factual research; images and logos require permission
  • EA-OFF-004 — Bandai Namco official locations page
    Primary source for: six confirmed areas (Town of Beginnings, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Tolbana, Citadel Ruins, Labyrinth), 1st Floor largest-floor description.
    https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/echoes-of-aincrad/locations
    License: text may be read for factual research; images and maps require permission
  • EA-OFF-005 — Steam store page
    Primary source for: Steam release July 9 (US display), single-player category, Demo link.
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/2244210/Echoes_of_Aincrad/
    License: Steam store terms apply; no republication license for art
  • EA-OFF-006 — Steam news
    Primary source for: five Demo missions, character level cap 15, Weapon Proficiency cap 3, same-platform save transfer only.
    https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2244210/
    License: Read through Steam news API; screenshots/assets not relicensed
  • EA-OFF-008 — Bandai Namco official save-data transfer guide
    Primary source for: same-platform demo transfer, carry-over prompt, and the Death Game Mode transfer restriction.
    Official save-data transfer guide
    License: text may be read for factual research; images and logos require permission
  • EA-OFF-010 — Bandai Namco official Death Game Mode announcement
    Primary source for: save-deletion rule after in-game defeat, safe exits and interruptions, and official access conditions.
    Official Death Game Mode announcement
    License: text may be read for factual research; images and logos require permission
  • EA-OFF-015 — Bandai Namco official Day One Patch Ver.1.0.3 notes
    Primary source for: patch version, target platforms, transfer support, official known issue, and checkpoint workaround.
    Official Day One Patch notes
    License: text may be read for factual research; images and logos require permission
  • EA-OFF-017 — Bandai Namco official Update File Ver.1.0.4 distribution announcement
    Primary source for: Ver.1.0.4 version, July 16 2026 publication date, three target platforms, four officially listed fix areas, the Summons black-screen known issue, and the official restart workaround.
    Official Ver.1.0.4 announcement
    License: text may be read for factual research; images and logos require permission

Video Leads (Not Used as Factual Sources)

The following YouTube videos are registered as evidence leads for content gaps and player questions. They are not used as factual sources and are not copied in any page content.

  • EA-YT-LEAD-001 — Level Up PSRPG — Demo impressions
  • EA-YT-LEAD-002 — Tuglow — Sword Skill inventory
  • EA-YT-LEAD-004 — Shirrako — Long-form walkthrough lead
  • EA-YT-LEAD-005 — FightinCowboy — Demo completion lead
  • EA-YT-LEAD-010 — Rubhen925 — PS5 Pro walkthrough lead
  • EA-YT-LEAD-012 — FightinCowboy — Long playthrough lead

How to Report a Correction

Corrections procedure

  1. Identify the claim and page that needs correction
  2. Find the source ID on the affected page
  3. Check if the correction is supported by an official Bandai Namco source, a Steam/API official source, or two or more independent observations
  4. Contact the operator via the method on the Contact page

Corrections are not applied automatically. Each is reviewed against primary sources before any page is updated.

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Asset Rights Summary

No official game images, logos, character art, screenshots, or maps are published on this site. The asset rights registry (asset-rights.csv) records every asset considered and its current status:

  • All Bandai Namco site images: LICENSE_REQUIRED — not used
  • All YouTube video frames: EMBED_ONLY — not embedded
  • All creator videos: BLOCKED_FOR_REUSE — no screenshots or clips reused
  • Local gameplay screenshots: UNAVAILABLE — operator hardware cannot run Demo
  • Third-party community maps: BLOCKED — no reuse permission verified

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