LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE KANSEN IN EPISODE MODE
Collect all the heart tokens! In this week’s update for the 3D action shooter, Azur Lane: Crosswave, we introduce the game systems, Extreme Battle Mode and Episode Mode! The game will launch physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch™ February 16, 2021 in North America and February 19, 2021 in Europe!
New features of the Nintendo Switch version include:
- Taihou and Formidable, formerly DLC for the PS4/Steam version, are included as playable characters! Both come with 3 support characters each and additional story content.
- An updated Photo Mode: You can now pose up to 6 characters instead of 3 for more photo shoot fun! Get creative with new extended camera angles.
The game is now available physically and digitally on the PlayStation®4 in North America, Europe, and on Steam®.
| Extreme Battle Mode |
| A challenging battle mode! Attempt these battles once you’ve gathered characters and equipment. If you win, you may gain even more valuable equipment! Extreme Battle Mode is the only place in the game where you can find a character’s heart tokens! Heart Tokens are needed to craft a Promise Ring, which allows fans to reach the maximum “Oath” affinity level with their favorite character. Heart Tokens for new characters ,Taihou and Formidable, and DLC Characters Le Malin, Roon, and Sirius, can only be found within their respective story chapters. |
| Episode Mode |
| When certain characters enter the player’s fleet, corresponding Episodes will be unlocked. You can learn a whole new side to the characters that appear in the game! If players fulfill certain conditions in the game, it’s possible to unlock hidden events! Collect all the ships and unlock their events that are fully voiced in Japanese! Head to the Nintendo eShop Page (NA) & the official Nintendo Switch Azur Lane: Crosswave website with the buttons below! |
About Azur Lane (mobile)
Azur Lane is a side-scrolling shooter created by Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi, originally released in China 2017 for iOS and Android platforms. The mobile game reached critical acclaim in China and Japan, hitting five million players within its first four months. The Shanghai-based publisher, Yostar, published the Japanese and English version of the mobile game, popularizing the game to more mobile users across the world. The game takes place in a world where personified battleships from around the globe engage in side-scrolling shooter gameplay.
About Azur Lane: Crosswave
In this high-octane 3D Action Shooter, historical battle ships come to 3D life with the help of the Unreal Engine! Control a fleet of cute, but devastating characters and bring any enemy to their knees! Newcomers and returning fans of Azur Lane can play in 4 game modes, including the 100+ battles of Extreme Battle Mode!
Will you be able to sail your fleet to victory, or will you sink into the ocean?
Key Features
Living in a 3D World – Azur Lane mobile, the beloved side-scrolling shooter, is now retrofitted for the Nintendo Switch™ as a cel-shaded, 3D action shooter with the help of Unreal Engine! Recruit over 50+ ship girls to help lead your fleet to victory. In the Nintendo Switch version, play through Story Mode through the lens of newcomers Shimakaze and Suruga, plus Taihou and Formidable!
Switch it Up with 4 Game Modes – Commanders can choose from 4 different game modes! Story Mode includes 7 chapters through the lenses of Shimakaze and Suruga, plus 2 additional story chapters with newcomers, Taihou and Formidable. In Extreme Battle Mode, choose from 100+ challenging fleets to battle for rare items and special materials. Capture new memories in Photo Mode! Just like the original release, players can change backgrounds, adjust facial expressions and poses! Now on the Nintendo Switch, choose up to 6 characters with freshly updated camera angles. Episode Mode includes 50+ sub-stories that deliver bonus character backgrounds!
Arm Your Armada – Before setting sail, beef up your characters by equipping them with rare items found after a successful battle or by crafting items at Akashi’s Laboratory. Here, Commanders can exchange blueprints to create new gear, convert materials into rare items, and earn rewards. Experiment with different fleet arrangements to gain special Fleet Effects that can provide in-game stat bonuses.
Ready, Aim, Fire – Control, aim, and fire at incoming battleships, aircraft carriers, and other enemies! Depending on the character’s subtype, players can dash to evade attacks or activate defensive shields, unleash torpedoes or aircrafts, and switch-on character-specific special attacks to defeat unruly enemies!
