Bandai Namco has announced that Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in the Americas and Europe on February 23, 2018.

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, is the latest installment to the beloved action role-playing game and anime franchise Sword Art Online. For the first time in the series, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet introduces third-person shooter gameplay, forming a unique hybrid shooter/action-RPG title. Those who pre-order Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet will receive the special Silver Assault Gun and Asuna and Kirito SAO avatar costumes. The limited Phantom Edition of Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet includes the full game and figurines of Kirito and Sinon with a game-exclusive costume available exclusively at the BANDAI NAMCO Official Store.

In addition to the release date, Bandai Namco also shared the following game details:

• UFG Weapon: The user’s avatar will be gifted by the ArFA-Sys with this special weapon. It enables 3D movements around the environment allowing the player to throw a light wire and reach higher areas of the map, getting closer to enemies reaching a better shooting position or to hit flying opponents.
• Bounty Player: In offline mode, besides enemies, some NPC will appear and challenge the player. They can appear in group of 4 or alone and defeating them will guarantee more rewards and a thrilling experience.
• 4-Player Party: The player will have the chance to face the entirely solo experience by himself or go to up 4 party members. In party mode the player won’t direct control the members but will have the chance to set specific actions and behaviors.
• New Characters: Besides Kirito, Asuna and Sinon new characters will join the crew like Yuuki, Strea, LLenn and Pitohui, both from Alternative Online Gun Gale.
• GC Events: During the game some special actions can trigger special party events to discover more about the characters’ life.

You can check out a new set of screenshots, the official box art, and trailer below.