BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

• Overview

• Gallery
• Guides

ブレイブルー クロスタッグバトル BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Developer	Arc System Works
Publishers	JP: Arc System Works US: Arc System Works EU: pQube
Genre	Fighting
Releases
PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam) JP: May 31, 2018 US: June 5, 2018 EU: June 22, 2018 Arcade (NESiCAxLive 2, ALL.NET P-ras MULTI Ver.3) JP: April 25, 2019

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a spin-off game in the BlazBlue series that released on May 31, 2018 in Japan, June 5, 2018 in North America, and June 22, 2018 in Europe for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. It was published by Arc System Works in Japan, Arc System Works America in North America, and pQube in Europe.

The game combines four franchises: Arc System Works' BlazBlue, Atlus' Persona 4 Arena and its sequel, French Bread's Under Night In-Birth, and Rooster Teeth's RWBY. A fifth franchise, teased at Evo 2018 as a pink square, was revealed to be Examu's Arcana Heart at Evo Japan 2019. A sixth franchise, represented by a light blue square, was also teased at Evo Japan 2019, which was later revealed at Evo 2019 to be Marvelous Entertainment's Senran Kagura. A seventh franchise, represented by a grey or brown square, was announced and revealed to be Subtle Style's Akatsuki Blitzkampf at Evo 2019.

The game was revealed at the main stage of the 2017 Evolution Championship Series (Evo 2017). An arcade port along with version 1.5 for both arcade, console, and PC were announced for NESiCAxLive2 and ALL.Net P-ras MULTI Ver.3 machines at Japan Amusement Expo 2019 (JAEPO 2019) that would release on April 25, 2019,. At the 2019 Evolution Championship Series (Evo 2019), version 2.0 was announced along with four out of nine new characters.

Story

On the stage of stories, mixing the four worlds together into a special alternate "Phantom Field."

The fighters have been abruptly summoned to that world, with an unknown "voice:"
"If you wish to return to your world, protect the [Keystone]."
—In the end, is that voice telling the truth?

The entrusted keys number four.
Enemies, or friends?

The fighters take a risk in order to return to their own world, and throw themselves into the battle to steal each other's "Keystone"—.

Modes

• Entrance
  - A cute room with 3D avatars! It serves as the entrance to all the other game modes, and includes fun gimmicks as well. If you open the menu in Entrance Mode, you can choose between the various modes of the game.

Offline

• Episode Mode
  - Enjoy BBTAG's story. What lies before their intersecting fates!?
  • Episode Mode - Episode BlazBlue
  • Episode Mode - Episode Persona
  • Episode Mode - Episode Under Night In-Birth
  • Episode Mode - Episode RWBY
• Training Mode
  - Set a variety of parameters and enemy actions to practice your moves.
• Versus Mode
  - Choose characters, stages, and music freely. A mode that you can enjoy versus friends or CPUs.
• Tactics Mode
  - A mode which will give you a lecture on various techniques. Those new to fighting games should check out this mode first.
  • Basics
  • Special
  • Characters
  • Missions
• Survival Mode
  - Fight against the computer to test your own strength and limits in a mode where you fight against all sorts of opponents.
• Gallery Mode
  - With pictures of each character and such, you can zoom and shrink to see them. You can also see movies you've already seen before.
• Replay Theater
  - Online battles and so on that have been recorded can be replayed in this mode. Watch for patterns in matches with your friends, and reflect upon the battle.

Online

• Casual Lobby
  - Chat with other players and participate in online battles.
• Rank Lobby
  - Aim for the top! Put your own rank on the line in the Ranked Lobby. You will be matched with opponents close in ability to you.
• Room Match
  - Have fun in a private space!

Customize

• Item Shop - A place to obtain character colors and avatar characters. Purchase them with Platinum dollars (P$) which can be obtained from other modes and online battles.
  • Lobby Avatar
  • Icon
  • VS Plate
  • Nameplate
  • Standard Comments

Playable Characters

BlazBlue

Ragna the Bloodedge

Jin Kisaragi

Noel Vermillion

Rachel Alucard

Iron Tager

Hakumen*

Nu-13

Hazama

Makoto Nanaya

Platinum the Trinity*

Izayoi*

Azrael

Celica A. Mercury*

Nine the Phantom*

Naoto Kurogane*

Susano'o*

Es

Mai Natsume*

Jubei*

Persona 4 Arena/Arena Ultimax

Yu Narukami

Yosuke Hanamura

Chie Satonaka

Yukiko Amagi

Kanji Tatsumi*

Teddie*

Naoto Shirogane*

Mitsuru Kirijo*

Akihiko Sanada*

Aegis*

Elizabeth*

Labrys*

Tohru Adachi*

Under Night In-Birth

Hyde

Linne

Waldstein

Carmine*

Orie*

Gordeau

Merkava*

Vatista*

Seth*

Yuzuriha*

Hilda*

Mika*

RWBY

Ruby Rose

Weiss Schnee

Blake Belladonna*

Yang Xiao Long*

Neo Politan*

Arcana Heart

Heart Aino*

Senran Kagura

Yumi*

Akatsuki Blitzkampf

Akatsuki*

Blitztank*

* Downloadable Content (DLC)

Stages

BlazBlue

• Cross Field (new)
• Monorail
• Hanging Gardens
• Adventus
• Kagutsuchi Port
• Rail Station
• Last Train -Rail Station-
• Lakeside Port
• Snow Town
• Magisters City -ISHANA-
• Duel Field
• Blockaded District
• Cathedral -Silent-
• Forbidden Gate
• Training (new)
• Prologue (new)

Persona 4 Arena

• Entrance
• School Gate (Yasogami High Entrance in P4A)
• Junes Food Court
• Convenience Store
• Ring (new)

Under Night In-Birth

• Town Center - Crossing (Metropolitan Centre: Intersection in UNI)
• Sleeping Fountain Plaza
• Riverside Space (Riverside Plaza in UNI)
• Central Station (new)

RWBY

• Abandoned Temple (new)

Arcana Heart

• Gyoen Metropolitan Girls' Academy (School Gates in AH)

Senran Kagura

• Tropical Shrine (new)

Music

BlazBlue

• Rebellion - Ragna the Bloodedge's theme
• Lust SIN - Jin Kisaragi's theme
• Bullet Dance - Noel Vermillion's theme
• Queen of rose - Rachel Alucard's theme
• MOTOR HEAD - Iron Tager's theme
• SUSANOOH - Hakumen's theme
• Awakening The Chaos - Nu-13's theme
• Gluttony Fang - Hazama's theme
• Alexandrite - Makoto Nanaya's theme
• Active Angel - Platinum the Trinity's theme
• Justice Sword - Izayoi's theme
• The Tyrant - Azrael's theme
• Crystal Forest - Celica A. Mercury's theme
• Walpurgisnacht - Nine the Phantom's theme
• Jaeger - Naoto Kurogane's theme
• MUST DIE - Susano'o's theme
• conciliation - Es' theme
• VARIABLE HEART - Mai Natsume's theme
• STAND UNRIVALED - Jubei's theme
• Under Heaven Destruction - Ragna the Bloodedge and Jin Kisaragi's team theme
• White Requiem - Ragna the Bloodedge and Rachel Alucard's team theme
• Black & White - Ragna the Bloodedge and Hakumen's team theme
• Nightmare Fiction - Ragna the Bloodedge and Hazama's team theme
• Imperial Code - Jin Kisaragi and Noel Vermillion's team theme
• in JUSTICE - Hakumen and Izayoi’s team theme
• God of War - Hakumen and Susano'o's team theme
• Reincarnation - Nine the Phantom, Celica A. Mercury and Jubei’s team theme
• END GAZER - Es, Nine the Phantom, and Celica A. Mercury’s team theme
• Sector7 - Sector Seven team theme (Tager, Makoto, Azrael)
• SIX-HEROES - Six Heroes team theme (Hakumen, Hazama, Platinum, Nine, Jubei)
• Crossing Fate - BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme + BlazBlue characters Astral Finish theme
• Crossing Fate Opening Ver. - Opening version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme + VS BlazBlue
• Turning Fate - BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Version 2.0 trailer theme
• SYSTEM - Episode Mode Boss theme

Persona 4 Arena/Arena Ultimax

• Reach Out To The Truth -in Mayonaka Arena- - Yu Narukami's theme
• The Junes Hero - Yosuke Hanamura's theme
• Like The Dragon - Chie Satonaka's theme
• Princess Amagi-ya - Yukiko Amagi's theme
• A Pure-Hearted Beast - Kanji Tatsumi's theme
• Kuma Kuma Circus! - Teddie's theme
• Seeker Of Truth - Naoto Shirogane's theme
• Missions For The Brilliant Executioner - Mitsuru Kirijo’s theme
• The Wandering Wolf - Akihiko Sanada’s theme
• Heartful Cry -in Mayonaka Arena- - Aegis' theme
• The Battle for Everyone's Souls - Elizabeth's theme
• Spirited Girl - Labrys’ theme
• A Fool or Clown? - Tohru Adachi's theme
• Pursuing My True Self - Persona 4 theme + VS. Investigation Team (Yu, Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko, Kanji, Teddie, Naoto)
• Shadow World - Persona 4 Golden theme + VS. Investigation Team (Yu, Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko, Kanji, Teddie, Naoto)
• Burn My Dread - Persona 3 theme + VS. S.E.E.S. (Mitsuru, Akihiko, Aegis)
• Fog - Persona 4 Arena characters Astral Finish theme
• Time To Make History - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax characters Astral Finish theme
• Crossing Fate feat.P4A - Persona 4 Arena version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme

Under Night In-Birth

• Scraper Sky High - Hyde's theme
• Night Walker - Linne's theme
• Maximize Power! - Waldstein's theme
• Bad Surface - Carmine's theme
• Purity & Strictly - Orie's theme
• Rushing Heart - Gordeau's theme
• Unseen Entities - Merkava’s theme
• Snow Sisters - Vatista's theme
• Monochrome Memory - Seth's theme
• Walking Lily Flower♪ - Yuzuriha’s theme
• Overwhelm Despair - Hilda's theme
• Forceful Step - Mika’s theme
• Open War -Again- - Akatsuki's Under Night In-Birth theme
• Mutual Situation - Hyde and Seth's team theme
• Unknown Actor - VS. Under Night In-Birth + Under Night In-Birth characters Astral Finish theme
• Crossing Fate feat.UNI - Under Night In-Birth version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme

RWBY

• Ruby Mix (BBTAG Special)
  [ This Will Be The Day + Red Like Roses + Red Like Roses Part II] - Ruby Rose's theme
• Weiss Mix (BBTAG Special)
  [ Mirror Mirror + It's My Turn + This Life Is Mine] - Weiss Schnee's theme
• Blake Mix (BBTAG Special)
  [ From Shadows + Like Morning Follows Night ]- Blake Belladonna's theme
• Yang Mix ((BBTAG Special)
  [ Armed and Ready + I Burn ]- Yang Xiao Long's theme
• One Thing - Neo Politan's theme
• Red Like Roses Part II - VS. RWBY
• This Will Be The Day - RWBY characters Astral Finish theme
• Crossing Fate feat.RWBY - RWBY version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme

Arcana Heart

• Heartful! - Heart Aino's theme
• Arcana Heart 3 - Arcana Heart 3 theme + Arcana Heart characters Astral Finish theme

Senran Kagura

• The Bewitching Gessen Girl's School - Yumi's theme
• It's Summer! Shinobi on the Sunny Beach! - TBA

Akatsuki Blitzkampf

• Awakening - Akatsuki's theme
• Iron Horse - Blitztank's theme
• Dawn of War - VS Akatsuki Blitzkampf
• War End - Akatsuki Blitzkampf characters Astral Finish theme

DLC

Characters

<tabs plain container="width:65%; text-align:center;"> <tab name="NA" style="width:100%">

Icon	Item Details	Price
	Ver. 2.0 Expansion Pack (Celica A. Mercury, Susano'o, Elizabeth, Tohru Adachi, Hilda, Neo Politan, Yumi, Akatsuki, Blitztank, related lobby avatars, icons, VS plates; a new scenario; new character interactions and colors) November 21, 2019	$24.99
	BBTAG DLC Characters Vol.1~Vol.7 Pack (Includes character packs 1-7)	$19.99
	Character Pack 1 (Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji Tatsumi) June 5, 2018	$4.99
	Character Pack 2 (Aegis, Carmine, Jubei) June 19, 2018	$4.99
	Character Pack 3 (Naoto Shirogane, Vatista, Hakumen) June 19, 2018	$4.99
	Character Pack 4 (Izayoi, Merkava, Mitsuru Kirijo) August 6, 2018	$4.99
	Character Pack 5 (Mai Natsume, Akihiko Sanada, Yuzuriha) August 6, 2018	$4.99
	Character Pack 6 (Nine the Phantom, Labrys, Mika) August 6, 2018	$4.99
	Character Pack 7 (Heart Aino, Naoto Kurogane, Teddie, Seth) May 21, 2019	$9.99
	Additional Character Blake Belladonna June 5, 2018	Free (Console) Unlocked by default (PC)
	Additional Character Yang Xiao Long June 19, 2018	Free

</tab> <tab name="JP" style="width:100%">

Icon	Item Details	Price
	Ver2.0追加コンテンツパックVer2.0 Tsuika Contentsu Pakku (Celica A. Mercury, Susano'o, Elizabeth, Tohru Adachi, Yumi, Akatsuki, Blitztank, Neo Politan, related lobby avatars, icons, VS plates, additional story episode, new character colors) November 21, 2019	￥2,700
	追加キャラクター Vol1～Vol7パックTsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol1~Vol7 Pakku (Includes character packs 1-7) May 31, 2018	￥2,400
	追加キャラクターセット Vol1Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol1 (Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji Tatsumi) May 31, 2018	￥600
	追加キャラクターセット Vol2Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol2 (Aegis, Carmine, Jubei) June 19, 2018	￥600
	追加キャラクターセット Vol3Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol3 (Naoto Shirogane, Vatista, Hakumen) June 19, 2018	￥600
	追加キャラクターセット Vol4Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol4 (Izayoi, Merkava, Mitsuru Kirijo) August 6, 2018	￥600
	追加キャラクターセット Vol5Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol5 (Mai Natsume, Akihiko Sanada, Yuzuriha) August 6, 2018	￥600
	追加キャラクターセット Vol6Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol6 (Nine the Phantom, Labrys, Mika) August 6, 2018	￥600
	追加キャラクターセット Vol7Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol7 (Heart Aino, Naoto Kurogane, Teddie, Seth) May 21, 2019	￥1,000
	追加キャラクター 【ブレイク・ベラドンナ】Tsuika Kyarakutā [Bureiku Beradonna] (Blake Belladonna) May 31, 2018	Free (Console) Unlocked by default (PC)
	追加キャラクター 【ヤン・シャオロン】Tsuika Kyarakutā [Yan Shaoron] (Yang Xiao Long) June 19, 2018	Free

</tab> </tabs>

Additional Colors

<tabs plain container="width:65%; text-align:center;"> <tab name="NA" style="width:100%">

Icon	Item Details	Price
	Additional Color Pack 1 (Color 14) June 5, 2018	$3
	Additional Color Pack 2 (Color 15) June 5, 2018	$3
	Additional Color Pack 3 (Color 16) June 5, 2018	$3

</tab> <tab name="JP" style="width:100%">

Icon	Item Details	Price
	追加カラーセット1Tsuika Karā Setto 1 (Color 14) May 31, 2018	￥400
	追加カラーセット2Tsuika Karā Setto 2 (Color 15) May 31, 2018	￥400
	追加カラーセット3Tsuika Karā Setto 3 (Color 16) May 31, 2018	￥400

</tab> </tabs>

Publicity

Release Date	Title	Issue	Contents
June 7, 2018	Weekly Famitsu	June 14, 2018	Cover / BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Special Feature System, Modes, DLC Characters Overview Article Preview
May 24, 2018	Dengeki PlayStation	663	Introductory Article Modes, Roster Overview, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee
May 24, 2018	Weekly Famitsu	June 7, 2018	Release Week Special Feature Episode Mode, Roster Overview Article Preview
April 26, 2018	Dengeki PlayStation	661	Introductory Article Hakumen, Naoto, Vatista
April 25, 2018	Weekly Famitsu	May 10-17, 2018	Introductory Article Hakumen, Naoto, Vatista Article Preview
April 19, 2018	Weekly Famitsu	May 3, 2018	Golden Week Releases Feature
March 29, 2018	Dengeki PlayStation	659	Introductory Article Jubei, Aegis, Carmine
March 29, 2018	Weekly Famitsu	April 12, 2018	Introductory Article Jubei, Aegis, Carmine Article Preview
February 22, 2018	Dengeki PlayStation	657	Introductory Article Platinum the Trinity, Kanji Tatsumi, Orie, Yang Xiao Long
February 21, 2018	Weekly Famitsu	March 8, 2018	Introductory Article Story Mode, Platinum the Trinity, Kanji Tatsumi, Orie, Yang Xiao Long Article Preview
January 26, 2018	Weekly Famitsu	February 2, 2018	Introductory Article Initial Roster, Gameplay Article Preview

Development

Information

It was announced early on that BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle would not take place in the main BlazBlue storyline, but was said to be a possibility. The main story would focus on the crossover of the four series, and Guilty Gear characters would not be present. Futhermore, there would be no arcade version, and it would be a straight release to consoles. Mechanically, it would be different from BlazBlue.

At the time of the game's announcement, the "expected" or obvious characters had already been decided for the roster. The game was announced relatively early in its development cycle due to the developers wanting to hear the players' requests for characters. Overall, characters were chosen with the game balance and game system in mind first and foremost, so that a wide variety of players would be able to play and enjoy the game. The characters from other (non-BlazBlue) franchises were chosen by sending a list of characters over to their companies. The list would be whittled down there, and sometimes they would make a request for a specific character to be included.

Cross Tag Battle's first gameplay video was released during New York Comic Con, on Oct 6. Character trailers and additional gameplay videos are shown during the monthly Japanese-language ARC SYSTEM WORKS Official Live Regular Broadcast, aka ArcNama Regular Broadcast (あーくなま定期便 Ākunama Teikiben) or simply ArcNama (あーくなま Ākunama), hosted by Arc System Works. ArcNama Regular Broadcast is an offshoot of the original, irregularly-streamed ArcNama, which featured various Arc System Works games. The ArcNama Regular Broadcast, on the other hand, is streamed on the third Friday of every month at 8 pm JST on both Twitch and NicoNico simultaneously,. Its first episode was streamed August 2017.

Following RTX London, Arc System Works published an article with updated screenshots of gameplay for the newly-announced characters Weiss and Hazama. An additional character trailer (Character Introduction Trailer #2) was revealed at RTX London 2017.

Characters included in the demo for EVO Japan 2018

A "Special Promotional Trailer" was broadcast during Arc System Work's Fighting Game Awards (ASW FGA) at the end of the BlazBlue portion of the tournament, prominently featuring and introducing all twenty characters that had revealed up until then, as well as revealing the Japanese release date, Blake, and the final character count of forty characters, twenty of which (including Blake) would be downloadable content (DLC). This was followed up with further details about the release, including the North America release date, prices for physical and downloadable versions, and details about the limited edition.

On Feb 6, 2018 it was announced that Cross Tag Battle would be the fourth game present at the Evolution Championship Series 2018 (Evo 2018). Along with a broadcast of a fully English-subtitled version of the ASW FGA trailer, it was revealed that Blake and Yang would be provided as free DLC.

On Feb 7, 2018 the first English-language Arc System Works Official Livestream, ARC Live!, was announced on Twitter and streamed on Twitch at 4 pm PST. Mirroring the Japanese-language version of the livestream, various Arc System Works titles are showcased during the live with gameplay, including Cross Tag Battle. It was mentioned on stream that the series would be streamed weekly. During the first ARC Live!, an ASW staffer reconfirmed that Blake and Yang would be free DLC, that the four RWBY characters would have both English and Japanese voices, and clarified that Blake would be available at launch, while Yang would be available shortly after launch.

At a press release in mid February 2018, attended by BlazBlue producer Toshimichi Mori and Arc System Works CEO Kidooka, it was announced that Cross Tag Battle would support dual audio with full English and Japanese voices.

Development Builds

October 2017

A playable build was first exhibited in October 2017 at four events worldwide: New York Comic Con (NYCC) in New York (Oct 5-8), South East Asia Major @ GameStart 2017 in Singapore (Oct 14-15), RTX London in London (Oct 14-15), and Arc Revolution Cup 2017 (Arc Revo) at Toushinsai in Tokyo (Oct 21). Arc Revo's playable demo featured an updated build referred to as the "Toushinsai build" in the gameplay manual, which included the third introduction trailer's characters as playable except for Weiss. Following these events, Arc System Works put out a survey on BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle's official website in both English and Japanese requesting feedback from participants of any of the four events. It was available until Nov 8, 2017 at 8 am PST.

In this first build in October 2017 at Toushinsai, Reject Guard used only half a skill gauge and Distortion Duo only used one skill gauge. Resonance Blaze had a maximum of four levels, and the amount of time spent in Resonance Blaze was extended depending on its level. One round lasted only 120 seconds, and players started with all three out of three skill gauges. The initial roster consisted of Ragna the Bloodedge, Jin Kisaragi, Yu Narukami, Yosuke Hanamura, Hyde, Linne, and Ruby Rose. Hazama, Rachel Alucard, and Weiss Schnee were added to the roster in the Toushinsai build.

January 2018

During ASW FGA, it was announced that Arc System Works would appear at the 2018 Japanese Evolution Championship Series (Evo Japan) with a new demo featuring twenty playable characters (the twenty non-DLC characters). It was announced at a later date that Arc System Works would also be appearing at Taipei Game Show 2018 (TaGS, TGS) along with a playable demo of Cross Tag Battle. This second playable build of Cross Tag Battle was presented simultaneously at Evo Japan (Jan 26-28, 2018) and Taipei Game Show (Jan 26-29, 2018).

In January 2018's build, Reject Guard and Distortion Duo had their costs changed to use 1 skill gauge and 2 skill gauges respectively, Resonance Blaze's max level was increased to five, and the amount of time spend in Resonance Blaze was changed to fifteen seconds excluding hitstun regardless of level. One round's length was increased to 180 seconds, and players started the round with only one skill gauge available out of a maximum of six. Additionally, this build added stage names to the pre-battle cutscene, as well as the Crash Assault "Crash!" indicator. The roster was increased to twenty, adding in Noel Vermillion, Azrael, Iron Tager, Makoto Nanaya, Nu-13, Es, Chie Satonaka, Yukiko Amagi, Waldstein, and Gordeau.

April 2018

On March 8, 2018, Arc System Works America revealed that Cross Tag Battle would be playable at Anime Ascension at Irvine, California (Mar 31-Apr 1), and Anime Boston at Boston, Massachusetts (Mar 30-Apr 1). A week after, it was also revealed to be at Sakura-Con in Seattle, Washington (Mar 30-Apr 1). These three conventions were the first to have available a playable build of Cross Tag Battle featuring the English dub. The English dub would also continue on to be featured in the ARC Live!s following these three events. They were followed by Sakura Fight Festa in London (Apr 7-8), the Brussels Challenge in Brussels (Apr 7-8), and Next Level Battle Circuit in New York City (Apr 11).

From Apr 8 to May 19, Cross Tag Battle playable demos were featured in various stores across Japan, alongside demos of Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5 Dancing Star Night.. Demos were also made available in various GameStops across North America the week after April 11, and users were encouraged to provide feedback through the hashtag #BBTAGdemo.

May 2018

The fighting game tournament KSB 2018 in Kansai (May 4-6) featured a new build of Cross Tag Battle containing the twenty base roster characters with their finalized command lists, as well as allowing Blake and Kanji, Orie, and Platinum from the DLC Character Pack 1 to be playable for the first time.

August 2018

BBTAG released a free trial on Steam for the duration of Evo 2018's weekend, allowing players to try out any of the twenty base characters in the roster. After Evo 2018, the DLC characters for Character Packs 4, 5, and 6 were revealed and made available to demo at Evo's Bar Fights afterparty.

February - March 2019

The news of Version 1.5 and BBTAG in arcades was announced at JAEPO 2019, and arcade location tests for version 1.5 were held at Akihabara Hey in Tokyo, Taito Station Phoedra Osu, and Taito Station Osaka Nipponbashi on February 9 - 10, 2019.

Console demos of Version 1.5 including the English dub were available at the Game Developer's Conference 2019 (GDC 2019) in San Francisco between March 18 to 22 and at SoCal Climax in Long Beach, California on March 22.

Open Beta and Demo

<tabs plain> <tab name="NA"> Hosted by Arc System Works America, the North American demo covers the beta and demo available to Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the PS4 and Switch.

PS4

Date	Details
May 9 - May 12, 2018	Open beta for PSN pre-orders 20 characters Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU), VS Mode (2P)
May 12 - May 14, 2018	Open beta for all PSN users 20 characters Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU) VS Mode (2P) for PSN pre-orders only
May 14, 2018 ~	Offline-only demo for regular users 4 characters Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU) Offline-only demo for PSN pre-orders 20 characters Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice, VS Mode (CPU), VS Mode (2P)

Switch

Date	Details
May 10 - May 14, 2018	Online demo for all users 20 characters Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
May 14, 2018 ~	Offline-only demo 4 characters (Ragna, Yu, Hyde, Ruby) Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)

</tab> <tab name="EU"> Hosted by PQube Games, the European demo covers the beta and demo available to Europe for the PS4. They did not host a demo or beta for the Switch.

PS4

Date	Details
May 18 - May 20, 2018	Open beta 20 characters
May 21, 2018 ~	Offline beta 4 characters

</tab> <tab name="JP"> Hosted by Arc System Works, the Japanese demo covers the beta and demo available to Japan for the PS4 and Switch.

PS4

Date	Details
May 9, 2018 15:00 - May 14, 2018 24:00	Open beta for PSN pre-orders 20 characters Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU), VS Mode (2P)
May 12, 2018 16:00 - May 14, 2018 24:00	Open beta for all users 20 characters Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
May 14, 2018 ~	Offline demo for PSN pre-orders 20 characters Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
May 14, 2018 ~	Offline demo for all users 4 characters (Ragna, Yu, Hyde, Ruby) Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)

Switch

Date	Details
May 11 16:00 - May 14, 2018 24:00	Open beta for all users 20 characters Online Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)

</tab> </tabs>

My Tag Cheer Campaign

On March 2, 2018, the BlazBlue official twitter announced a special campaign called the My Tag Cheer Campaign (推しタッグ応援キャンペーン Oshi Taggu Ōen Kyanpēn). During this campaign, fans could tweet with the hashtag #BBMyTag to express their favorite tag-team in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Tweets in the hashtag containing original art would be retweeted by BlazBlue's official account, and fans could like or retweet others' tweets to show support. Especially popular tag teams would have a gameplay video made for them. Additionally, players who participated in the hashtag were automatically entered into a drawing for a specially-illustrated tapestry drawn by Konomi Higuchi, the main designer for Cross Tag Battle. It was later clarified that only participants living in Japan could be sent the prize, although participation itself was open to everyone. The event closed on May 31, 2018.

#BBMyTag Gameplay Videos

1. Mar 2, 2018
   Beginning today, the "My Tag Cheer Campaign." Our starting tag-team ended up being Weiss × Waldstein! Although it's a surprising combination, there's more than enough potential! Please enjoy, and be sure to turn the sound on.
   Weiss/Waldstein
2. Mar 15, 2018
   We're grateful so many have participated in the "My Tag Cheer Campaign." We introduce today the hot topic of Blake・Azrael's tag team! The two of few words...
   Blake/Azrael (@tansandaisuki3's tweet)
3. Mar 31, 2018
   This time's tag team is Ruby・Orie! The bright Ruby and calm Orie, whether in public or in private will form a good team! Please enjoy it with the sound on.
   Ruby/Orie (@yonuishi's tweet)
4. Apr 13, 2018
   This time's tag team is Es・Linne! The two that shoulder great destinies on their small frames. Can they become friends as well as partners in battle? Please enjoy with the sound on!
   Es/Linne (@comics_HasiBiro's tweet)
5. Apr 27, 2018
   This time's tag team is Makoto・Chie! Kicks, punches, and guts interweave; these two's combination is unstoppable! Please enjoy with the sound on!
   Makoto/Chie (@fukuitakumi's tweet)
6. May 11, 2018
   This time's tag team is Hakumen・Weiss! Beautiful yet stern, graceful yet dauntless. When the two fight together, none can look away! Please enjoy with the sound on!
   Hakumen/Weiss (@migimigis' tweet)

Twitter Beta Test Countdown

The BlazBlue official Twitter (@BLAZBLUE_PR) began posting a series of tweets counting down to the first day of beta testing for Cross Tag Battle two weeks before the test. Each tweet featured a tag-team and a movie showing off the team's unique intro and outro lines.

Countdown Tweets

• Apr 25, 2018
  ［2 Weeks Until the Start of BBTAG's Beta Test!］The forever bickering Ragna and Jin. However, when forced to fight together, the siblings depend on each other...!?
  Ragna/Jin
• Apr 26, 2018
  ［13 Days Until the Start of BBTAG's Beta Test!］The exchange of high-fives is proof of their friendship. At Yosuke's words, Yu is in a surprisingly good mood?
  Yu/Yosuke
• Apr 27, 2018
  ［12 Days Until the Start of BBTAG's Beta Test!］From wielding the same type of weapon comes a certain harmony. Just which part of Ruby's high spirits does Gordeau find amusing?
  Ruby/Gordeau
• May 7, 2018
  ［2 Days Until the Start of BBTAG's Beta Test!］Yukiko's fire and Weiss' ice dance. Although it makes for a breathtaking show, the two seem a little dissatisfied...?
  Yukiko/Weiss
• May 8, 2018
  ［1 Day Until BBTAG's Beta Test Begins!］Yosuke speaks, yet Linne reacts philosophically...!? But when it comes down to it, these two can finish the job!
  Yosuke/Linne
• May 8, 2018
  ［BBTAG's Beta Test Begins Today at 16:00!］Ruby takes a deep interest in Ragna's weapon. Even being scolded isn't discouraging...!
  Ragna/Ruby
• May 9, 2018
  ［BBTAG's Beta Test Begins!］Noel's caution contrasts against Hyde's aggression. However, they don't forget to follow [each other]...!
  Noel/Hyde

Videos

Upload Date	Video	Featuring
Trailers
Jul 16, 2017	Initial teaser trailer	Ragna the Bloodedge Yu Narukami Hyde Ruby Rose
Dec 8, 2017	PlayStation Experience 2017 trailer
Mar 16, 2018	Europe announcement trailer
Mar 28, 2018	Promotion Video (TV CM Version) (Japanese)
Mar 30, 2018	Promotion Video (Pre-release)
Apr 12, 2018	English dub trailer
May 11, 2018	Persona 4 Arena highlight trailer
May 23, 2018	Under Night In-Birth highlight trailer
May 16, 2018	RWBY highlight trailer
Jun 5, 2018	Launch Trailer + Developer Message
Jan 24, 2019	Arcade Version Trailer
Aug 4, 2019	Version 2.0 Announcement Video	Yumi Akatsuki, Blitztank Neo Politan
Character Trailers
Sep 15, 2017	Character introduction trailer #1	Jin Kisaragi Yosuke Hanamura Linne
Oct 15, 2017	Character introduction trailer #2	Rachel Alucard Hazama Weiss Schnee
Oct 20, 2017	Character introduction trailer #3	Noel Vermillion Chie Satonaka Waldstein
Nov 17, 2017	Character introduction trailer #4	Gordeau Yukiko Amagi Azrael
Dec 15, 2017	Character introduction trailer #5	Iron Tager Makoto Nanaya Nu-13 Es
Jan 13, 2018	Special Promotion Movie	Blake Belladonna
Feb 15, 2018	Character introduction trailer #6	Platinum the Trinity Orie Kanji Tatsumi
Mar 15, 2018	Character introduction trailer #7	Aegis Carmine Jubei
Apr 19, 2018	Character Introduction Trailer #8	Naoto Shirogane Vatista Hakumen
Aug 4, 2018	Incoming Character Updates Trailer (EVO 2018)	Nine the Phantom Izayoi, Yuzuriha Akihiko Sanada, Mika Merkava, Mitsuru Kirijo Labrys, Mai Natsume
Aug 8, 2018	Character Pack 4-6 Reveal Trailer (English Language)	Nine the Phantom Izayoi, Yuzuriha Akihiko Sanada, Mika Merkava, Mitsuru Kirijo Labrys, Mai Natsume
Feb 16, 2019	Arcade BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Character introduction trailer (EVO Japan 2019	Naoto Kurogane Teddie Seth Heart Aino
Sep 21, 2019	BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Version 2.0 Character Introduction Trailer	Celica A. Mercury Elizabeth Tohru Adachi Hilda Susano'o
Openings
May 10, 2018	Opening Movie
Gameplay
Oct 6, 2017	New York Comic Con build	Ragna/Yu vs. Ruby/Hyde Ruby/Yu vs. Jin/Linne Jin/Hyde vs. Yosuke/Linne Ragna/Hyde vs. Ruby/Linne
Oct 24, 2017	(Famitsu) Toushinsai build video	Ruby/Hyde vs. Ragna/Yu Ruby/Yosuke vs. Jin/Rachel Ruby/Yosuke vs. Ragna/Yu Ruby/Jin vs. Hyde/Jin Ruby/Linne vs. Ragna/Ruby
Oct 25, 2017	(Dengeki) Toushinsai build video 1	Ruby/Hyde vs. Ragna/Yu Ruby/Yu vs. Yu/Linne
Oct 25, 2017	(Dengeki) Toushinsai build video 2	Jin/Yu vs. Ruby/Rachel
Jan 29, 2018	(Bahamut Gamer) Taipei Game Show build	Yukiko/Weiss vs. Noel/Hyde Linne/Ruby vs. Linne/Noel Yu/Gordeau vs. Makoto/Ragna Yosuke/Nu-13 vs. Waldstein/Yu
Jan 29, 2018	(macyayaya) Taipei Game Show build	See video description for timestamped matchups
Mar 3, 2019	Naoto Kurogane Introduction  YouTube (EN) YouTube (JP)	Naoto Kurogane
Mar 12, 2019	Teddie Introduction  YouTube (EN) YouTube (JP)	Teddie
Mar 15, 2019	Seth Introduction  YouTube (EN) YouTube (JP)	Seth
Mar 22, 2019	Heart Aino Introduction  YouTube (EN) YouTube (JP)	Heart Aino
Mar 22, 2019	(PS360HD2) Version 1.5	Seth/Naoto Kurogane vs. Heart Aino/Teddie
Sep 22, 2019	BBTAG 2.0 Character Gameplay Reveal Stream Twitch (EN) YouTube (JP)	All characters introduced in version 2.0
Sep 27, 2019	Yumi Introduction  YouTube (JP)	Yumi

External Links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Official website (English)