Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet brings an exciting twist to the popular action RPG series by adding third-person shooter elements into the game, forming a unique hybrid shooter/RPG/action title that balances gun and sword play with skill and gadget combat to create a new dynamic experience.

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet will feature an engrossing, original story supervised by Sword Art Online creator Reki Kawahara, that takes players into the world of “Gun Gale Online,” from the popular Sword Art Online II season of the series.

Players will be able to dive right into the immersive landscape developed by Dimps, and enjoy robust environments and textures powered by Unreal Engine 4. Using agile double jumps, air dashes, wall-to-wall repelling, and quick weapon swapping, players will engage in brisk platforming and shooting gameplay as they embark on epic adventures. Rounding out the package, full multiplayer cooperative and competitive modes will let two to eight players collaborate and compete against one another online.

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced new features coming to Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet including new characters, maps, weapons, costume quests and the brand new Kirito Mode.

In Kirito Mode, players assume the role of Kazuto Kirigaya, known as Kirito, and battle against the infamous Death Gun in the Bullet of Bullets tournament. Fans will also be able to explore the Remnant Wasteland and use powerful weapons including the hand gun, sniper rifle and sword for close-range blows or attacks from afar. 

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet also introduces Kureha, Zeliska and Itsuki, three original characters exclusive to the storyline. Lastly, the “Asuna’s Clothes Quest” will allow players to collect costume recipes by earning rewards, and handing over materials to Asuna to create a custom costume not sold in the shop.

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet will be coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam) on February 23, 2018.