Arcade version of "BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE" reveals battle styles of new characters!

Arc System Works has released new information on new characters that will be entering the "BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE," which is scheduled to launch at amusement arcades nationwide in the spring of 2019.

BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE" is the latest title in the company's popular "BLAZBLUE" fighting game series. Major characters from "Persona 4 The ULTIMATE in MAYONAKA ARENA", "Under Night Inverse", and the 3DCG anime "RWBY" (!?) will be participating in this title. The main characters from "Persona 4 The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena," "Under Night in Verses," and the 3DCG anime "RWBY" (!?) will participate. The game allows players to enjoy dream tag-team battles that transcend the boundaries between works. The game is a "2-on-2" game in which two characters fight as a tag team. The game features a "Smart Combo" system that allows players to perform combos with a series of button presses, and "Partner Skill" and "Partner Combo" systems that allow players to control their partner to automatically attack in accordance with the character they are controlling.

New information about the new characters who will join the arcade version of "BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE," which is scheduled to launch in spring 2019, has been released.

The new characters will not only have dialogue just like in the original game, but will also have various interactions with each other. The dialogue between the characters is just one of the charms of this game.

New Elements
All characters and battle systems have been tuned!
In addition to the entry of new characters, the battle balance has been adjusted for all existing characters. In addition, the battle system has been tuned to give players a fresh new feel.
Some characters have changed not only their performance but also their motions. What kind of battles will develop?

New Characters
Naoto Kurogane CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki
A gentile from another world. He possesses the "hunter's eye," which allows him to see the life force of his target. He has a strong sense of justice and cannot leave people in trouble, so he gets himself into unnecessary trouble.

He is an infighter who fights using his own blood as a blade. He specializes in rushes using "enhancers," which enhance his skills.
Normal Moves & Skills
▲Distortion Skill
Astral Heat
▲Carmine and Naoto's "Blood" tag team!

■Kuma CV: Kappei Yamaguchi
A mysterious stuffed animal that lives in a different world inside a TV set. Its contents are actually empty, but...?　His first name is "Kuma. His habit of ending words with "Kuma" is also "Kuma. His persona is Kintoki Doji.

He throws items and launches a variety of comical attacks. The effects vary, from automatically launching ranged attacks to recovering health.
Normal techniques and skills
The "Item Throwing" tag team of Kuma and Platinum!
▲Distortion Skill
Astral Heat

Seto CV：Hiroki Kaji
An unidentified boy who is called an "assassin" and feared by those who know of his existence. He seems to be acting under the direction of someone, appearing in front of people with specific abilities and suddenly challenging them to a fight. His true identity has not been revealed.

He is a speedy character, and his specialty is to attack at a rapid pace while keeping his distance. He is capable of multifaceted combat with his "Sewing Segment," a flying tool that attacks at different times.
▲Normal techniques & skills
▲"Mysterious" tag team of Set and Blake!
▲Distortion Skill
▲Astral Heat

■Hato Aino CV: Mikako Takahashi
Full of energy, pure innocence, and naivety. Believes that there really are no bad people. For the sake of love and peace, she is a meddler who sticks her neck out in unnecessary matters even today when she should not.

An orthodox and well-balanced character, he is good at powerful punching techniques using his fists. His "homing," or high-speed movement toward the enemy, and long-range attacks with the blessing of Partinius are also powerful!
Normal Moves & Skills
▲Distortion Skill
Astral Heat
The "hero" tag team of Haato and Raguna!

Arcade specs
■Points-based Credit
This title adopts a point system, doing away with the one-credit, one-play system used in the fighting game series to date. Players can choose from the following match modes by spending play points: "Nationwide Matchups: Win-No-Win," "Fixed Number of Matches," or "In-Store Matchups. The points consumed differ depending on the rules selected, allowing players to enjoy the match mode that best suits their style.
*Credit specifications are under development and may be subject to change in the final version.

■Rematch Application Matchups
Defeated players can apply for a rematch after the match is over. In the "Nationwide Matchups: Winner takes all" and "In-store Matchups," players receive 50 points. In the "Fixed Number of Bouts," rematches are treated as a single match, and when the number of remaining matches reaches 0, rematches are no longer possible.
*Changing characters is not possible during rematches.

■Straight Win Limit
A win streak limit is set in the "Nationwide Matchups: Win-Loss System". When the win streak limit is reached, the game will end even if the player wins the match. Also, if an opponent reaches the win-loss limit, the player cannot choose to apply for a rematch.
When cards are used: Up to 10 consecutive wins When cards are not used: Up to 3 consecutive wins

Game Menu
Nationwide Battle: Win-to-win system
In the "Winner-takes-all" mode, players can enjoy online battles with players from all over Japan, and as long as they do not lose a match and have not reached the win-loss limit, they can play consecutively. In addition, players can enjoy Sparkling Mode (CPU battle) until an opponent is found.

Fixed Number of Bouts
In the "Fixed Number of Matches" mode, players can play a specified number of matches regardless of whether they win or lose. Depending on the points consumed, players can choose from "Guaranteed 3 matches," "Guaranteed 6 matches," or "Guaranteed 9 matches.

In-Store Matchups
In-store Battle" allows players to play against rivals in the same store. While waiting for a match, you can play sparring mode (CPU battle) in the same way as in the National Championship. If there are players waiting for an in-store match, the number of players will be displayed on the title screen and main menu.

Product Information
BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE
Release date: Spring 2019
Genre: 2D fighting game
Platform:
　NESiCAxLive2 (TAITO TypeX3)
　ALL.Net P-ras MULTI Ver.3
Number of players: 1 or 2

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