Azur Lane: Crosswave is Now Available in Europe for the Nintendo Switch

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LOS ANGELES, CA., February 19, 2021 – Kansen are ready to make a splash onto the Nintendo Switch™ platform! We're excited to announce that the 3D action shooter game, Azur Lane: Crosswave is out now in Europe and North America physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch!

European users can now grab the free, limited-time download of the playable character, Neptune from the Neptunia™ series. Please check the free download availability for North American and European users below.

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®.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE, LIMITED-TIME NEPTUNE (SWIMSUIT) DLC
TODAY IN NORTH AMERICA & EUROPE!

The Nintendo Switch™ release has 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)
*Please note that Neptune (Swimsuit) DLC will not be available for purchase in North America or Europe after 1 month and 3 weeks, respectively. The Neptune (Swimsuit) DLC is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch and differs from the original limited-release Neptune DLC released on PS4 and Steam.

PURCHASE THE AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE
STANDARD EDITION AT IFI'S NA ONLINE STORE

Fans can now purchase 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.

Purchase today!

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!