Death Gun Arrives in Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream

Hey there, virtual duelists and anime fans! If you thought you had seen it all in Sword Art Onlineget ready, because Death Gun is coming back with full force in Fractured Daydream! And when I say full force, I mean a lot of force! After all, we're talking about a villain who gave so much work to Kirito that the guy needed to ally himself with the Sinon to get the job done. So, just imagine the damage he'll do when you get your hands on this character in October!

Death Gun: The Secret Weapon of the Smiling Coffin

For those who are a little lost or have just fallen into the world of SAO, let me update you. Death Gun was one of the most iconic antagonists of the second season of Sword Art Onlineappearing as a member of the infamous guild Smiling Coffin. He's that mysterious villain with a mask and black cape who has a very peculiar ability: to kill in a real way in the virtual world. Yes, the guy managed to bring the death of the game to real life – and with a style that would make even his own envious. Reaper of Overwatch. In the anime, he caused so much chaos that it took the best players to defeat him.

Now, he will be present in Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream as a playable character. That's right! If you had nightmares about Death Gun before, now you can to be the nightmare of other players. And look, the trailer that Bandai Namco released already showed that he will not be just any character. The guy's gameplay is focused on camouflageprecision with his weapon and the power to eliminate enemies quickly and silently – just like him, right?

The New World of Fractured Daydream: Colliding Timelines

But what makes this game even more interesting? The insane concept of Fractured Daydream! To change things up a bit, Bandai Namco decided to mix all the SAO timelines and universes into one big crazy melting pot. The Galaxy – which basically messed everything up Alfheim Online – tilted, and now you'll see characters from different eras and worlds fighting side by side. It's like a Multiverse of Madnessonly much more insane and with swords, pistols and giant bosses.

Death Gun in Battlefield: Skills and Gameplay

If you are curious to know how Death Gun will work within the game, you can calm down, because the trailer already gave a taste of what's to come. He's from the class Rangerthat is, you will be at a distance, aiming and shooting with absurd precision. His most iconic ability, of course, is the optical camouflagewhich makes him invisible and allows him to approach enemies without being noticed. When you least expect it, boom! A sure shot and goodbye, little friend.

And there's more: Death Gun's gameplay will bring a very interesting strategic element. There's no point in just shooting at random. You'll need to track your opponents, observe their movements and choose the right moment to attack. It's as if you were a Predatorwaiting for the exact moment to catch the prey off guard. And, to make it even better, Death Gun's famous line – “I can kill you with one pull of the trigger. Death is always closer than you think” – is confirmed in the game, just to give that touch of psychological terror.

Comparisons to Other Games: A Valorant with Swords?

If you enjoy action-packed multiplayer games, you can imagine Fractured Daydream as a Valorant or Overwatchbut within the world of Sword Art Online. The game will have that focus on cooperative battles, 20-player raids against giant bosses, and of course, a lot of strategy. It's not just about shooting and hoping that Kirito will save you at the end. You'll have to plan every move, especially if you decide to play as Death Gun.

For those who like something more focused on cooperation and strategy, the game also reminds Genshin Impactwith the difference that here you can be the villain – and that, my friends, has its charm. Being able to enter a raid knowing that your opponents are hunting you, but you are invisible, waiting for the right moment to take everyone down? That's the kind of tension we love in a good multiplayer game.

Franchise Summary

And if you're not yet familiar with Sword Art Onlinelet's give a quick summary. The franchise started as a series of light novels and exploded with the anime, taking fans into a virtual reality world where death in the game can mean real death. The protagonist, Kiritohas been through several games within this universe, since Sword Art Online original to the world of Alfheim Online and Gun Gale Online. The series is known for its intense battles and futuristic technological concepts that always leave us wondering: “What if this were real?”

And now, with Fractured DaydreamBandai Namco takes this to a new level. The mix of characters from different timelines, including villains like Death Gunpromises to bring a unique and chaotic experience, with epic fights and a lot of strategy involved. So, get ready, because October 4th is coming, and Death Gun is ready to give you that deadly shot.