ArgusVRC

Join us on Project Aincrad

Remember the first time you watched Sword Art Online? That moment when Kirito stepped into Aincrad and the world felt impossibly real? Millions of fans have carried that feeling with them, wondering what it would be like to actually stand in that floating castle, sword in hand, surrounded by others who shared the same dream.

ArgusVRC stopped wondering and started building.

In 2021, a creator named Zerithax had a simple idea: recreate SAO's iconic menu system in VRChat. That spark attracted others—BocuD, LiveDimensions, Somnus, NinoDV—and suddenly a team existed where there hadn't been one before. What began as a passion project quickly evolved into something far more ambitious. Why stop at menus when you could build the whole world?

Today, Project Aincrad stands as one of the most impressive fan-made experiences in VRChat. Every system is handcrafted. Every model is purpose-built. The combat doesn't just look like SAO—it feels like it. The team has pushed VRChat's capabilities further than most thought possible, creating an expansive open world that rewards exploration, challenge, and community.

The numbers tell part of the story: 32+ dedicated staff members working behind the scenes, 17,000+ players who've made Aincrad their virtual home. But numbers don't capture what happens when you actually step inside. They don't capture the moment a new player realizes this isn't just another VRChat world. They don't capture the friendships formed during boss raids, the inside jokes born in town squares, the quiet satisfaction of mastering a combat system built with genuine care.

This is a community built by people who love the source material deeply and respect the players who show up. Updates roll out regularly—not because of deadlines, but because the team genuinely wants to make something great. Version 1.6 just dropped, and development continues with the same energy that started it all.

Whether you're a hardcore SAO fan who's been waiting years for something like this, a VRChat explorer looking for experiences that push the platform's boundaries, or someone curious about what passionate creators can accomplish when they refuse to compromise on their vision—there's a place for you here.

The floating castle awaits. Your story in Aincrad is ready to begin.