EXPLORE 4 UNIQUE MODES + NEW BATTLE SS IN AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE
4 Nations, 4 modes, and hours of content for Commanders to dive into! On this week’s Azur Lane: Crosswave update, we have new battle screenshots that display various combat systems, 6 more character profiles, and mode details that explains the four possible modes players can choose from. Check the links below!
Characters:
- Eagle Union: Portland, Vestal
- Iron Blood: Prinz Eugen
- Royal Navy:Hood, Belfast, Victorious
System:
Azur Lane: Crosswave will launch physically and digitally on the PlayStation®4 in North America and Europe and on Steam® in February 2020. The Steam version will include Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and English subtitles.
Preorders for the Azur Lane: Crosswave Limited Edition are NOW AVAILABLE through the IFI NA Online Store and IFI EU Online Store!
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The battle system in Azur Lane: Crosswave allows players to now fully control, aim, and fire at incoming battleships, bosses, planes, and even the finest ships participating in the Joint Military Exercise! Each character has unique skills depending on the Carrier Type used. Try to keep your team well-rounded when it comes to firepower, quickness, and defense.
| Explore Four Different Modes: |
| STORY MODE |
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| A New Adventure: Amateur and veteran Commanders can now experience a unique through the lens of 2 newcomers, Shimakaze and Suruga. Experience the Azur Lane: Crosswave universe with the Prologue and 7 chapters fully voiced in Japanese. Replay System: Commanders can replay any stages they’ve cleared at no cost. By replaying previous stages, Commanders can grind for more experience, gather A Points – a type of currency that can be used to scout ships, and even collect character-specific items. |
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| Sub Events: Commanders will notice Sub Events that will pop up when they’re on the Ocean Map. Characters other than Shimakaze and Suruga will make an appearance in these sub events and provide additional background on what is happening during the Joint Military Exercise. A sub event may even unlock a special CG… Gather A Points and Scout More Characters: After every victory, Commanders will gather A Points – a currency that can be used to purchase unlocked ships. Some ships may require a lot of A Points, so use it wisely. |
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| Meet Shiranui and Akashi to Purchase and Upgrade Equipment: There are 2 shops Commanders can visit: Shiranui’s Shop and Akashi’s Laboratory. You can buy and sell equipment at Shiranui’s Shop that can be useful for your next battle. Akashi’s Laboratory can help Commanders create new equipment with the use of blueprints, convert special materials into equipment, and exchange rewards. Some equipment require certain blueprints and/or Coins to create, so Commanders may need to grind to grab the necessary blueprints and Coins needed. |
EXTREME BATTLE MODE
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| Challenge over 100 Teams in Extreme Battle Mode: For Commanders who seek for a challenge, this mode is for you. Special opponents also may appear during Extreme Battle Mode depending on specific criteria cleared, so take extra precaution and prepare your fleet! |
| PHOTO MODE |
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| Pose your favorite Azur Lane characters: Ever wanted to be a professional photographer? With Photo Mode, Commanders can select from a handful of stages, pick their 3 favorite characters, pose each ship and change their expressions, and photograph a picturesque moment! |
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| Find more about your favorite Azur Lane characters in Episode Mode: With 50+ sub stories in Episode Mode, Commanders can get a better sense of character personalities, quips, and hijinks! Some character-specific episodes can only be unlocked when all the related characters join the Commander’s fleet. For example, Commanders will be able to see a particular event where Ayanami, Laffey, Javelin, and Z23 all appear only when they are all part of your fleet. |
| Each character also belongs to one of the four Nations participating in the Joint Military Exercise: Sakura Empire, Eagle Union, Royal Navy, and Iron Blood. Learn more about the four 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. |
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 Hood A graceful noble who holds a very high rank among those in Royal Navy. Not only is she refined, but she is also skilled both with the pen and sword, and is the admiration of all who seek to become a Royal Lady. She is one of the very few who can voice her opinion to Queen Elizabeth, and acts in full support of her administration. She is partaking in the Joint Military Exercise as a representative of Queen Elizabeth. Despite being someone of a lofty position, she is quite approachable and charming. The question is who she will show her charming side to during the event… |
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| Prinz Eugen An Iron Blood elite who knows her way around the advanced technology that her nation has researched. Her aura is seen as mature and alluring. Outside of missions, she is very free willed, making it hard to predict what she may be thinking in any moment. As soon as she engages in battle, however, she annihilates without mercy. It’s hard to know why she thinks the way she does. Her older sister, Admiral Hipper, is always on her case. She joins the Joint Military Exercise to oversee Z23 and to ensure that their place in the world will not be marred by whatever is to come. |
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| Belfast Belfast is as intelligent as she is a perfectionist. As housekeeper of the Royal Navy’s maids, she is known to many. She knows exactly how to approach others; she treats her superiors with dignity, she treats her friends openly, and she treats her enemies with respect. The skills she exhibits in battle come from a wide study of various subjects which have taught her how to do her very best in battle. Her daily life is meant to serve the Royal Navy with the grace it deserves. It seems as if she’s in charge of security at the Joint Military Exercise, but… |
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| Portland An Eagle Union member who brags about her younger sister. The love she displays can be too much, which makes others uncomfortable. She began to feel depressed when she was selected to join the Joint Military Exercise before her younger sister, but her positive nature allowed her to quickly brush away the creeping sadness. As she prepares for the event, one can find in her mouth the latest copy of a “special” kind of magazine dedicated to her dear younger sister… |
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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.
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| Victorious The second-in-command, Illustrious-class aircraft carrier. She loves all things beautiful and, above all, achieving victory. Unlike her older sister, Illustrious, she is quite bold and daring (with a touch of narcissism). She seriously believes that brute force is the fastest solution to everything, which causes a bit of a stir, even among her friends. She sees Illustrious as a rival who got in to the Joint Military Exercise ahead of her, and decided to join as support instead. |
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| Vestal Eagle Union’s ace and Enterprise’s friend. She’s very gentle, calm, and very capable as a repair ship. She has supported the Eagle Union and their members, including Enterprise, in times of need. She was summoned by Enterprise to participate in the Joint Military Exercise as support and to help oversee the event. |
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| AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE LIMITED EDITION PREORDERS NOW AVAILABLE IFI’S 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 Game
- Azur Lane: Crosswave Steel Game Case
- “Nautical Debriefing” Hardcover Art Book
- Official Soundtrack
- Shimakaze Figure
- 2″ Enamel Pin Set
- Sakura Empire Standee
- Reversible Cover Sleeve
- Collector’s Box
Steam version:
- Deluxe Edition Steam Code*
- Azur Lane: Crosswave Steel Game Case
- “Nautical Debriefing” Hardcover Art Book
- Official Soundtrack
- Shimakaze Figure
- 2″ Enamel Pin Set
- Sakura Empire Standee
- Collector’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.
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