ROON, LE MALIN, AND SIRIUS SPLASHES ONTO THE SCENE IN AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE
Make waves for Roon, Le Malin, and Sirius! In this week’s update for the 3D action shooter, Azur Lane: Crosswave we showcase 3 DLC characters that will make its way to the Nintendo Switch release!
The DLC characters will be priced at $7.99 each and will each include:
- 1 Playable Character
- 1 Additional Story Chapter
- 3 Full-time Secretary Ships/Battle Support Ships
The game will launch physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch™ February 16, 2021 in North America and February 19, 2021 in Europe!
| Did you know the Nintendo Switch version of Azur Lane: Crosswave contains new additional content? The following have been added to the Switch release: |
- 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®.
| Roon |
Roon was spending her days happily at the Iron Blood Academy. She’s very talented, so much that she can stop a rigging with her bare hands.
It was a comfortable, peaceful time. Yet, Roon was starting to get bored of this…
After the Sirens had attacked, her innate desire to fight was awakened within her. Someone had even noticed this trait, and was keeping an eye on it–
Who will end up staring down the barrel of Roon’s gun?
Full-Time Secretary Ship/Battle Support Ships:
- Graf Zepplin, Deutschland, and Admiral Graf Spee
Le Malin
The Royal Navy decided it would host a new Joint Military Exercise, using the Cubes.
Going with the flow of things, Le Malin participated in the exercise as a representative of the Vichya Dominion. That is where she encountered Essex.
The event was a challenge to see how many things could be made using the Cubes. Since it calls for skills outside of battle, Le Malin decided to create ■■■. The ocean arena was both surprised and excited.
Although the event was expected to reach the end smoothly, the Sirens appeared and targeted everyone!
What does fate have in store for Le Malin?
Full-Time Secretary Ship/Battle Support Ships:
- Essex, Baltimore, and Centaur
Sirius
Sirius and London were given the task of returning the Cubes that the Royal Navy had borrowed from the Sakura Empire.
However, while en route, the Sirens attacked. They announced that they were taking the Cubes, and the Sakura Empire began handling damage control.
Sirius and London was the pair chosen for this task. In order to defend the Cubes, they were dispatched to the Sakura Empire.
At the scene, both the Eagle Union and Iron Blood had come to stand against the Siren’s scheme.
Will the Kansen be able to unite to protect the Cubes from the Sirens?
Full-Time Secretary Ship/Battle Support Ships:
- London, Alabama, and Azuma
| DOWNLOAD THE FREE, LIMITED-TIME NEPTUNE (SWIMSUIT) DLC UPON LAUNCH! |
The Nintendo Switch™ release will have a free, limited-time download of the playable character, Neptune from the Neptunia™ series!
Neptune (Swimsuit) Free Download Availability*:
North America: February 16 – March 16 11:00am PDT (one month)
Europe: February 19 – March 12 (3 weeks)
PREORDER THE AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE STANDARD EDITION AT IFI’S NA ONLINE STORE
Fans can now preorder the Nintendo Switch version of Azur Lane: Crosswave at the IFI NA Online Store!
All Nintendo Switch standard editions of Azur Lane: Crosswave purchased at the IFI Online Stores will include the exclusive Trading Card #08 – “Ready, Commander?” featuring Sakura Empire’s Taihou.
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!
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