Project release scheduled for spring
Ark System Works has announced the dates for the open beta testing of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Owners of these platforms will be able to try the game for free from March 2nd at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET to March 5th at 11:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 a.m. ET.
In the beta version, 53 characters will be available, including additional ones and many offline and online modes. Here is their complete list:
Available Game Modes
- Episode Mode – Enjoy the story.
- Training Mode – Practice the controls, with a variety of training settings available to recreate situations from matches.
- Network Mode – Play online with players from all over the world, in Ranked Matches, Room Matches, and more.
- VS Mode – Select characters freely to face off in offline matches.
- Tactics Mode – Learn the game's unique mechanics as you play.
- Survival Mode – Take down one opponent after the next.
- Gallery Mode – This mode lets you view a variety of graphics.
- Replay Theater – Check out match replays you've saved here.
Additional Beta Notes
- Online multiplayer available without Xbox Live Gold subscription.
- Network connection required to play, including offline modes.
- Application and online multiplayer are available for free, customers are responsible for their network connection fees.
- Saved data cannot be carried over to main game.
- Contents of the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle open beta test may differ from main BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle game.
The developers plan to release the full version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle for Xbox and PC this spring.