TAKE THE HIGH SEAS IN STORY MODE +POSE YOUR FAVORITE KANSEN IN AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE
With a little over a week left until the launch of the 3D action shooter, Azur Lane: Crosswave, we have a couple more updates, including 6 support characters and a Story/Photo Mode screenshot batch! Check out the links below!
Characters:
- Sakura Empire: Shiranui, Souryuu, Hamakaze
- Eagle Union: Downes
- Royal Navy: Norfolk
- Dragon Empery: Ning Hai
Screenshots:
- Story/Photo Mode
Azur Lane: Crosswave will launch physically and digitally on the PlayStation®4 in North America on February 13, 2020 and on February 21, 2020 in Europe!The Steam® version will also launch worldwide on February 13, and includes Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and English subtitles.​​
NEPTUNE WILL BE AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD ON PSN & STEAM FOR 1-MONTH
Neptune from the beloved Neptunia™ series will also be available as a free download on PlayStation™Network and Steam for ONLY one month starting from each region’s respective launch day. She will not be available for purchase or download after the month has passed.
Steam users can SAVE 20% with a WEEKLONG launch discount on the Main Game and Deluxe Pack! There will also be three bundles available that will include a permanent 10% discount: DLC Bundle, Deluxe Bundle, and Complete Bundle. The Deluxe Pack is also included free with the Azur Lane: Crosswave Steam Limited Edition available for purchase on the IFI Online Store.
The Deluxe Pack includes:​
- PC Wallpapers (x5 designs available in 1280×720, 1600×1900, 1920×1080)​
- Soundtrack (x16 tracks)​
- Azur Lane: Crosswave Desktop Theme
Preorders for the Azur Lane: Crosswave Limited Edition are now available through the IFI NA Online Store and IFI EU Online Store! More information available below.
STORY/PHOTO MODE SCREENSHOTS
The Story and Photo Mode screenshots showcase two of the four modes that Commanders can explore.
In Story Mode, Commanders can take the high seas through the lens of two Azur Lane newcomers, Shimakaze and Suruga. Here, Commanders can battle, find hidden treasures, and unlock CGs through special event areas!
In Photo Mode, Commanders can choose 3 of the 29+ characters to pose for the camera. Pick from a variety of backgrounds and pose your favorite characters just the way you like it. Change their facial expressions and poses with premade templates that will create a memory that will last for a lifetime! Photo Mode also features two unexpected characters that you can also pose!
Each character belongs to a Nation participating in the Joint Military Exercise: Sakura Empire, Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Iron Blood, and Dragon Empery. Learn more about the Nations below!
Sakura Empire: An island nation in the east which abides by its culture of honor and tradition.
Eagle Union: The democratic federation which values the principles of freedom and harmony.
Royal Navy: The constitutional monarchy which prides itself in its glorious history of nobility.
Iron Blood: The military empire which strives for phenomenal advancements in technology.
Dragon Empery:Â A nation located on the eastern continent “Shinshu.” It is called Dragon Empery by outsiders, but by citizens it is called Donphan.
| Full-Time Secretary/Battle Support:Secretary Ship: Appears on main menus when not engaged in battle. Secretary Ship can be a playable character or support character. Having a ship as your secretary can lead to some interesting events to happen!Support: Can be selected to assist in battle. When certain conditions are met, support characters can perform different support skills such as attacks, buffs, and heals. Playable characters can also be deployed as support characters, lending a different set of skills than if they were controlled. |
 Shiranui A member of the Sakura Empire who sells various armaments and items. Her ability to sell items and generally conduct business often places her at odds with Akashi, but they do get along. Shiranui has an eerie, ghostly aura, but she is quite compassionate, and is always thinking of others. She is assisting the Joint Military Exercise by selling items to all the attendees. |
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| Souryuu A member of the Sakura Empire who supports Akagi and Kaga. No one equals her in terms of handling operations. She enjoys playing hanafuda and has a good sense of humor, but her serious nature often works against her and causes her to be worried all the time. She was on a vacation with her younger sisters and friends, but upon hearing that Akagi was holding the Joint Military Exercise, she packed her bags and headed right back to the Sakura Empire to attend. |
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| Downes A very energetic member of Eagle Union who has a taste for explosions. Anything she does is always at full force, and her words bring energy to those around her. She is aware of her vessel’s history, which doesn’t sit well with her, but she does her best to be the catalyst to all those around her. She seems to have found a new pastime which she indulges in during the Joint Military Exercise. |
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| Ning Hai A member of the Dragon Empery and older sister to Ping Hai. She places others first before thinking about herself. Her vessel’s history seems to have made her a bit frugal, and despite not being a person in need, she insists on cutting costs whenever possible. Watching Ning Hai’s frugal ways have made Ping Hai aware of spending and becoming courteous… or, at least that’s what Ning Hai hopes Ping Hai will be in the distant future. Ning Hai saw the Joint Military Exercise as a valuable opportunity for Ping Hai to experience, so she sends Ping Hai instead of participating herself. |
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| Norfolk A timid and shy Royal Navy heavy cruiser. She possesses the powers of the vessel she represents, but her personality is holding her back as she constantly hides her face with her red hood every time she’s stressed or in trouble. She’s also slightly disturbed by her younger sister who treats her like some goddess. She makes a brave decision to join… no, support the Joint Military Exercise, but even then she’s feeling a lot of pressure. |
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| Hamakaze Sakura Empire’s Kagerou-class destroyer. She is always trying to become better, and is more of a hard-worker than a genius. She studies everything she can from magazines and books, but always makes time to associate with friends with a bright and energetic smile. She is supporting the Joint Military Exercise handling drab and dull jobs such as directing traffic. Then again, as long as Hamakaze is there, it’s safe to say there should be no major accidents. |
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| AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE LIMITED EDITION PREORDERS NOW AVAILABLE IFI’SÂ ONLINE STORES! |
| Preorders for the Azur Lane: Crosswave Limited Edition ($99.99) and Standard Edition ($49.99) through IFI’s NA Online Store and IFI’s EU Online Store are NOW AVAILABLE! *FREE domestic shipping on US orders! The Azur Lane: Crosswave Limited Edition includes: |
| PS4 version:PS4 Standard Edition GameAzur Lane: Crosswave Steel Game Case”Nautical Debriefing” Hardcover Art BookOfficial SoundtrackShimakaze Figure2″ Enamel Pin SetSakura Empire StandeeReversible Cover SleeveCollector’s Box Steam version:Deluxe Edition Steam Code*Azur Lane: Crosswave Steel Game Case”Nautical Debriefing” Hardcover Art BookOfficial SoundtrackShimakaze Figure2″ Enamel Pin SetSakura Empire StandeeCollector’s Box |
| *Steam Limited Editons purchased through Iffy’s NA Online Store will have the steam codes emailed after the payment has been processed. The Steam Limited Edition is EXCLUSIVE to the IFI Online Stores. The physical North American version of the Standard Edition is exclusive to IFI’s NA Online Store and Limited Run Games. |
About Azur Lane (mobile game)
Azur Lane is a side-scrolling shooter created by Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi, originally released in 2017 for iOS and Android platforms. 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
Azur Lane: Crosswave takes the spirit of the mobile game and uses the Unreal Engine to bring its characters to life in a massive 3D world, so fans can see them like they’ve never seen them before. The in-game character designs will also feature cel-shaded anime style 3D graphics that stay true to the original art.
Key Features
Retrofitted in 3D – Azur Lane mobile, the beloved side-scrolling shooter, is now retrofitted for the PlayStation®4 and Steam® as a cel-shaded, 3D action shooter with the help of Unreal Engine! Choose from 25+ characters and 30+ support characters to help lead your fleet to victory. Azur Lane: Crosswave also introduces 2 brand-new playable characters, Shimakaze and Suruga!
4 Modes to Choose From – Choose from 4 different modes: Story, Extreme Battle, Photo, or Episode Mode. Story Mode goes through 7 riveting chapters in the footsteps of newcomers, Shimakaze and Suruga. In Extreme Battle Mode, choose from 100+ challenging fleets to battle for rare items and special materials. In Photo Mode, you can pose characters, change facial expressions, alter backgrounds, and camera angles to create a picturesque moment. 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 – In Azur Lane: Crosswave, you can now 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!
