This downloadable content (DLC) for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet expands upon the base game's virtual reality shooter experience. Released in 2018, it is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), and Xbox One. The DLC introduces new narrative threads, characters, and gameplay elements, requiring the base game to access. It aims to provide a substantial addition to the existing content, offering further challenges and story progression for players invested in the world of Gun Gale Online.

New Story and Characters

Betrayal of Comrades delves deeper into the mysteries of the virtual world with new story missions and dungeons. Players will encounter a new threat in the form of a mysterious "Copy ArFA-sys," which has begun creating duplicates of familiar characters, including Kirito and Asuna. The narrative centers on the player's pursuit of this entity to uncover the truth behind its existence and the havoc it's causing.

Expanded Gameplay and Customization

This DLC introduces two new characters, Shirley and Clarence, who join the player's party. Alongside these new allies, players can expect to face new bosses and utilize a variety of new weapons, outfits, accessories, and customization options for hairstyles and face styles. A notable addition is the new Home Expansion System, which allows for further personalization of the player's in-game space, along with new ArFA-sys Speech Patterns to alter companion interactions.

What new challenges does this DLC present?

The core gameplay loop of third-person shooting and RPG elements remains, but Betrayal of Comrades introduces new challenges through its expanded narrative and the introduction of formidable new bosses. The pursuit of the Copy ArFA-sys and its duplicates will test players' combat skills and strategic planning within the newly accessible dungeons.

What content is added to the base game?

New Narrative Elements

The DLC adds new story segments that directly follow the events of the base game, focusing on the emergence of duplicate characters and the investigation into the Copy ArFA-sys.

Additional Characters and Companions

Players gain access to Shirley and Clarence as new potential party members, each likely bringing unique abilities and dialogue to the experience.

Expanded Customization Options

A significant portion of the new content lies in the expanded customization, offering players more ways to personalize their avatars and their in-game environment through new weapons, outfits, hairstyles, face styles, and the Home Expansion System.