THE UNITED EAGLE UNION ARE READY TO TAKE CHARGE IN AZUR LANE: CROSSWAVE
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LOS ANGELES, CA., January 21, 2021 – The united Eagle Union is ready for launch! In this week’s update for the 3D action shooter, Azur Lane: Crosswave we introduce the Eagle Union playable ships! The game will launch physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch™ February 16, 2021 in North America and February 19, 2021 in Europe!
Check out the character profiles for the playable ships on the link below:
Eagle Union:
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®.
About Eagle Union:
A democratic federation of states situated on a new continent, which honors science and freedom. They hold an overwhelming manufacturing and scientific force, and they possess the most powerful aerial weaponry
of the nations.
They have a culture of valuing freedom and respecting an individual’s characteristics and strengths, and their weaponry fully utilizes their unique scientific technology.
They continually roll out equipment and tactics fitting the current state of war while fighting, using unmanned pilot modules, wireless modules, and battle assistance modules, and they display a battle style that is harmonious and diverse, much like natural adaptation.
Check out some of the playable ship profiles below!
Enterprise
As the strongest aircraft carrier in the Eagle Union, she is known for the many battles she has won against enemies both on the ocean and in the sky. Everyone knows how powerful she is, which makes her a fantastic representative of the Eagle Union in the Joint Military Exercise. She will sacrifice herself for her allies and constantly seeks new rivals. As she has sensed something amiss during the Joint Military Exercise, she has begun investigating what is really going on behind the scenes. This has caused her bond with a certain someone to deepen over the course of this exercise.
Laffey
A member of Eagle Union. She speaks in a lethargic fashion, and is often found with a sleepy expression on her face. Most of the time, she’s quiet like some small animal, but she has a very strong will, and will not let anyone get away with bringing harm to her friends. Her battle prowess is also quite impressive, and this led to the invitation for her to attend the Joint Military Exercise. She decides to participate, although reluctantly.
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)
*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.
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.
Preorder 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!
