BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle (Platforms-TBD)

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle has an original story mode[/FONT]
Published 5 mins ago. 1 comment.

Introducing "Episode Mode."



BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will have an original story mode called “Episode Mode,” the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals.


Episode Mode will allow players to enjoy separate stories for each of the game’s four participating titles (BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth, and RWBY).


BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, and June 5 in North America.


Thanks, Famitsu and Ryokutya2089.
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source:Gematsu

 

[X Knight]

glad there's a story mode.

however, how can you do the RWBY story if only half of RWBY is available in the base game and only 2 RWBY reps in the base game?

that's my biggest issue with making Blake and Yang DLC.

guess we'll just have to find out how they do it......

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle reveals main visual, game modes[/FONT]
Published 23 mins ago. 3 comments.

Episode Mode, Tactics Mode, Survival Mode, and more.


Arc System Works has revealed the main visual for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, as well as new information about game modes.
The main visual is illustrated by Higuchi Konomi, and features two characters from each of the four works represented in the game: BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, Persona 4 Arena, and RWBY.

Here the game mode details:

Episode Mode
In Episode Mode, players can enjoy an original story where battles unfold on the “Phantom Field,” a singular point where the worlds of the four works represented in the game come together.

Tactics Mode
Enjoy the unique systems of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle while acquiring new knowledge.

Survival Mode
Defeat the challengers that appear one after the next.

Training Mode
Practice the game controls in various situations.

Gallery Mode
View all sorts of graphics, including illustrations and movies.

Replay Theater
Check out replays of your recorded battles.

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, and June 5 in North America.
View the screenshots above in high-res at the gallery.



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source:Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Platinum The Trinity, Orie, and Kanji Tatsumi screenshots[/FONT]
Published 3 hours ago. 1 comment.

Another look at the three add-on characters.

Arc System Works has updated the official Japanese website for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle with character pages for Platinum The Trinity, Orie, and Kanji Tatsumi.


As previously announced, the three characters will be available as downloadable content that is free with early purchases of the game. Otherwise, the set can be purchased for 600 yen.


BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, and June 5 in North America.
View the screenshots at the gallery.






visit gallery »




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source:Gematsu

 

[Sithborg]

Kind of surprised that Jubei made the cut from the Blazblue characters.

 

[X Knight]

Aegis!! Yes!!

I wasn't sure if she'd make it, cuz she's from Persona 3 I believe and not P4.

but glad she's in.

 

[zenith16]

Kind of surprised that Jubei made the cut from the Blazblue characters.

Got two articles from different place's the first is just detail from the video provided by sith borg above. the other be low is from another site detailing the relase month for Europe.





BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Adds Aigis, Carmine, And Jubei As DLC Characters . March 16, 2018 . 6:30am

Arc System Works revealed three new DLC characters with Persona 4 Arena’s Aigis, Under Night In-Birth’s Carmine Prime, and BlazBlue’s Jubei. Here’s a look a new trailer introducing the three fighters.

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More importantly Below from Gematsu



PlayStation 4, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle coming to Europe this summer[/FONT]
Published 2 hours ago. 2 comments.

PQube handling publishing in Europe.

PQube will release BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle in Europe for PlayStation 4 and Switch this summer, the company announced.


Developer Arc System Works previously announced that it will publish the game for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, and June 5 in North America.


Here is an overview of the game, via PQube:

About
Lay the smack down in style with BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, the spectacular new two-versus-two brawler from legendary fighting game creators, Arc System Works. Universes collide as you form your team from the most popular characters from BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, Persona 4 Arena, and, for the first time ever in a fighting game, Rooster Teeth’s popular anime, RWBY.
Prepare for a fighting game experience that is deep and strategic but easy to control, featuring a simplified input combat system, and accessibility for new players, so more players can truly enjoy the thrill of fighting game competition.
Discover a satisfying high-octane 2D fighting game experience for everyone in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, designed from the ground up to create an exciting two-versus-two fighter with a focus on gorgeous visuals, spectacular action, and fierce multiplayer action.
Key Features

• Assemble your dream team – Pick freely from characters from BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, Persona 4 Arena, and RWBY.
• Tactical tag team action – Swap your characters in real time mid-battle for new combos and strategies.
• Simplified controls – High-level gameplay has never been more in reach with standardized input-friendly attack commands for ease-of-use.
• Unique story episodes – Experience the story in Episode mode, with different episodes for BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, Persona 4 Arena, and RWBY.
• Take the fight worldwide – A new and improved online mode offers the best online multiplayer experience yet.
• Go from baby steps to bustin’ heads – Arc System Works’ trademark top-of-the-line tutorial teaches you the ins-and-outs of battle in no time.

Watch a new trailer below

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source:[FONT=&quot]Siliconera&[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Gematsu[/FONT]

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle overview trailer[/FONT]
Published 4 hours ago. 4 comments.

Narrated by Tomokazu Sugita.

Arc System Works has released a new trailer for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle narrated by Ragna the Bloodedge voice actor Tomokazu Sugita, who introduces the game’s offline and online game modes, animated scenes, and more.


BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, June 5 in North America, and this summer in Europe.


Watch the trailer below.
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View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.


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Industry
[FONT=&quot]Arc System Works to announce new, seemingly RPG project on April 1[/FONT]
Published 7 hours ago. 38 comments.

Teaser website opened.

Arc System Works has opened a teaser website for a mysterious new game.
While title and genre of the game are currently unannounced (that is, according to Arc System Works’ official blog post), the teaser website hints at the genre being an RPG. (The URL contains “rpg_project” and the website itself currently reads, “???????????RPG.”)


Arc System Works will fully announce the title during an “Arc Live 24-Hour Special: The World” broadcast at 0:00 JST on April 1. It will be live streamed on Twitch and Niconico.


(Editor’s Note: Considering this game will be announced on April 1, it is very possible there is no game at all and it is an April Fool’s Day joke from Arc System Works. That being said, we will find out for sure when the day comes.)
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source:Gematsu

 

[Sithborg]

The dub is apparently going to premiere at Anime Boston this weekend. So hopefully, we get that trailer with the dub.

RWBY looks good full anime, though.

 

[Sithborg]

You did good Arc Sys, you did good.



I look forward to seeing how many of these special intros they have done. And with which characters.

Also, video of the dubbed build they had this weekend are out there. Looking real good so far.

 

[zenith16]

the Dub's are out here they are below



PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle first English dubbed trailer[/FONT]
Published 1 hour ago. 7 comments.

English voice-overs all around.

Arc System Works has released the first English dubbed trailer for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle.


BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, June 5 in North America, and this summer in Europe.


Watch the trailer below.


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source:Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

So the EnglishVoiced Dubbed trailer above. Here's the Annocement date Below for the west.



PlayStation 4, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Collector’s Edition announced for North America[/FONT]
Published 8 hours ago. 50 comments.

Available for PlayStation 4 and Switch.




Arc System Works has announced a Collector’s Edition for the PlayStation 4 and Switch versions BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle in North America.
The Collector’s Edition will include the following:

• A copy of the game
• High-quality box
• SteelBook game case
• Original soundtrack on CD with jewel case (15 tracks)
• Soft cover art book with cover jacket (52 page, full color, width 5.8? x 7.8? height)
• Acrylic art stands of characters Ragna the Bloodedge, Yu Narukami, Hyde Kido, and Ruby Rose

Pre-orders for both the standard and Collector’s editions of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will include a mini soundtrack containing seven tracks.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, June 5 in North America, and this summer in Europe.


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source:Gematsu

 

[X Knight]

it doesn't say if the Collector's Edition includes the Season Pass.

if it doesn't, that's a huge dealbreaker for me. especially if the CE costs $100 or more.

 

[Sithborg]

That should be the full roster. Minus Yang, though I think there may be some gameplay floating around, I haven't really checked it out.

EDIT: Found it. Interesting that they are using Armed and Ready instead of I Burn. I wonder if there will be alternate tracks for the RWBY characters.

 

[zenith16]

it doesn't say if the Collector's Edition includes the Season Pass.

if it doesn't, that's a huge dealbreaker for me. especially if the CE costs $100 or more.

there's still no news on a season pass yet but this (the part in red )was put up to day wit the first video sithborg put up


PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle adds DLC characters Hakumen, Naoto Shirogane, and Vatista[/FONT]
Published 20 hours ago. 61 comments.

The fighters of "Cross Tag Character Pack 3."

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will add playable characters Hakumen from BlazBlue, Naoto Shirogane from Persona 4 Arena, and Vatista from Under Night In-Birth via its “Cross Tag Character Pack 3”

downloadable content, developer Arc System Works announced.




The “Cross Tag Character Pack 3” add-on will cost $4.99 on its own. It is also available as part of the “Cross Tag Character Collection,” which includes all six “Character Pack” add-ons, for $19.99.


BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, June 5 in North America, and this summer in Europe.


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source:Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle PS4 open beta set for May 9 to 14 in North America, offline demo launches May 14[/FONT]
Published 10 hours ago. 17 comments.

Switch open beta information to follow.

The PlayStation 4 open beta for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will launch on May 9 in North America for users who pre-ordered the game digitally, on May 12 for everyone else, and run through May 14, developer Arc System Works announced. An offline demo will be released on the day the open beta ends.




Information about the Switch open beta will follow at a later time.
Here are the details, via Arc System Works:

? Open Beta
The Open Beta includes:

• 20 playable characters from across the BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, and RWBY universes.
  • BlazBlue
    • Ragna
    • Jin
    • Noel
    • Makoto
    • Rachel
    • Hazama
    • Azrael
    • Iron Tager
    • No 13
    • Es
  • Persona 4 Arena
    • Yu
    • Yosuke
    • Chie
    • Yukiko
  • Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late
    • Hyde
    • Linne
    • Waldstein
    • Gordeau
  • RWBY
    • Ruby
    • Weiss
• Casual Lobby mode
• Tactics Mode (Tutorial and Practice Only)
• VS Mode against the CPU
• VS Mode against a second player (available only to digital pre orders on the PlayStation Store)

For the full breakdown on dates and open beta contents, please refer to this chart:
TypeDates AvailablePlayable CharactersAvailable ModesOpen Beta (PlayStation Store Pre-Orders)May 9 to 1220 characters

• Casual Lobby
• Tactics Mode (Tutorial and Practice Only)
• VS Mode (CPU)
• VS Mode (2P) *(PlayStation Store pre-orders only)

Open Beta (All Users)May 12 to 1420 characters

• Casual Lobby
• Tactics Mode (Tutorial and Practice Only)
• VS Mode (CPU)
• VS Mode (2P) *(PlayStation Store pre-orders only)

? Offline Demo
After the open beta ends, an offline demo will become available to all PlayStation 4 owners for download. Digital PlayStation Store pre orders will be granted access to both the full 20 character beta roster, as well as access to the two-player VS Mode. Non pre-order demos will include four characters, one from each universes represented in the game, and VS Mode against the CPU.
TypeDates AvailablePlayable CharactersAvailable ModesOffline Only Demo (PS4)May 14~Four characters

• Tactics Mode (Tutorial and Practice Only)
• VS Mode (CPU)

Offline Only Demo (PS4)
(Pre-order bonus)May 14~20 characters

• Tactics Mode (Tutorial and Practice Only)
• VS Mode (CPU)
• VS Mode (2P) *(PlayStation Store pre-orders only)

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, June 5 in North America, and this summer in Europe.


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source:Gematsu

 

[Sithborg]

Well, the Switch CE is $99, so I am out there. Especially since it sounds like the CE's are going to be limited to ASW and Roosterteeth's websites.

And the plus side, I heard a fifth RWBY song in the latest build, so I am excited to get other tracks from them.

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle opening movie[/FONT]
Published 2 hours ago. 11 comments.

Watch the animated opening.

The newly launched Steam page for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle has revealed the crossover fighting game’s opening movie.


Here is an overview of the game, via the Steam page:

An unrivaled clash of explosive proportions! The beloved BlazBlue franchise Crosses universes, Tags in fan favorites, and Battles it out in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle! Created through an all-star collaboration between BlazBlue, Atlus’ Persona, French Bread’s Under Night In-Birth, and Rooster Teeth’s hugely popular RWBY web series, Cross Tag Battle celebrates the fighting genre for pros and newcomers alike! Choose your team in fast paced 2v2 team battles filled with the craziness you’ve come to love from BlazBlue, with all the tight mechanics, smooth gameplay, and gorgeous 2D graphics you expect from Arc System Works.
BlazBlue, celebrating 10 years of fighting game excellence in 2018, is a series long beloved by the fighting game community for its deep and engrossing story, its vast cast of balanced characters, and its quick and kinetic gameplay style.
Atlus’ Persona series, a worldwide RPG phenomenon and no stranger to the fighting game genre itself. Persona characters have appeared in Arc System Works games before, notable Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax.
Under Night In-Birth is veteran fighting game developer French Bread’s first foray into an original title, coming hot off the heels of their success with the cult classic series Melty Blood.
Rooster Teeth’s animated mega hit, RWBY, has been a popular franchise for years, crossing both gender and age barriers to become a mainstream hit. Characters from the RWBY series have never appeared in a fighting game before. Until now.
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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC on May 31 in Japan and Asia, June 5 in North America, and this summer in Europe.


Watch the opening movie below.
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source:Gematsu

 

[Sithborg]

Why can't the Switch get a stress test?

 

[Sithborg]

Nevermind, Switch is getting it tonight.

http://arcsystemworks.com/blazblue-cross-tag-battle-open-beta-and-demo-comes-to-switch/

Time to hook up my 8bitdo fighting stick.

 

[X Knight]

played some of the Switch beta.

aside from getting used to the control scheme and mechanics, I had fun just playing around with the various characters. Love the interactions they have with each other, both in the intros ( for some pairs - Ruby and Ragna!!! ) and in the winning text dialogue.

the character models and art style look good, though on the Switch, it suffers from heavy jaggies and pixelation.

I wonder if the PS4/Pro version will run at a higher resolution with smoother character textures. hope so.

oh, and the out of sync speech and mouth movements on the characters is kind of distracting.......lol.

but it's fun and makes me eager for the full release.

I still lament the fact this is on all consoles but the Xbox One.

 

[Sithborg]

This is my first true modern fighting game, so I am enjoying learning the mechanics. Also glad I got an arcade stick, as I seem to be able to do the fighting movements easier with it.

Hoping there is a bit greater selection of RWBY music when the game launches. As cool as the combo ones are, I would like some of them to be the full version.

 

[X Knight]

I wish they had included access to the tutorial/practice mode in this beta. but it's a beta, so oh well.


also, I think I had a hard time adjusting because I had to get used to the Switch controls and button layout after having not touched the Switch in a long while.


and as more of a casual (fighting game) player, I don't dislike the more simplified controls and mechanics. but I guess I'm just so used to the "old school" days having played fighting games since SF II.


it does seem like the trend in fighting games is to simplify the controls and mechanics.

 

[Sithborg]

The tutorial is there. The training mode, where you can just toy around, isn't.

 

[X Knight]

The tutorial is there. The training mode, where you can just toy around, isn't.

really? I'll have to check again cuz I thought it wouldn't let me select Tutorial.