Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-71.60.196.148-20160124042613/@comment-30882723-20170107114145

I get what you mean, but it said that "Kirito will return" and that there would be an entirely new arc in 2017. The author wants to continue, I believe he just needs a few months to think. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I know the future, but I think it is safe to say the novels will definitely continue.