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*'''JP:''' May 31, 2018
*'''JP:''' May 31, 2018
*'''US:''' June 5, 2018
*'''US:''' June 5, 2018
*'''EU:''' June 2018<ref name="PQube-BBTAG-demo-tweet"/>
*'''EU:''' June 22, 2018<ref name="PQube-BBTAG-demo-tweet"/><ref name="PQube-BBTAG-demo-tweet-2"/>
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'''''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle''''' is a game in the ''BlazBlue'' series planned for release on May 31, 2018 in Japan, June 5, 2018 in North America, and Summer 2018 in Europe for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. It will be 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 (series)|BlazBlue]]'', Atlus' ''[[Wikia:c:megamitensei:Persona_4_Arena|Persona 4 Arena]]'', French Bread's ''[[Wikia:c:in-birth:UNDER_NIGHT_IN-BIRTH| Under Night In-Birth]]'', and Rooster Teeth's ''[[Wikia:c:rwby:RWBY| RWBY]]''.
'''''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle''''' is a game in the ''BlazBlue'' series planned for release 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 will be 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 (series)|BlazBlue]]'', Atlus' ''[[Wikia:c:megamitensei:Persona_4_Arena|Persona 4 Arena]]'', French Bread's ''[[Wikia:c:in-birth:UNDER_NIGHT_IN-BIRTH| Under Night In-Birth]]'', and Rooster Teeth's ''[[Wikia:c:rwby:RWBY| RWBY]]''.


It was revealed at the main stage of the 2017 Evolution Championship Series (Evo 2017). <ref>''Polygon, [https://www.polygon.com/2017/7/16/15979114/blazblue-cross-tag-battle-rwby-evo-2017 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle announced at Evo 2017]''</ref>
It was revealed at the main stage of the 2017 Evolution Championship Series (Evo 2017). <ref>''Polygon, [https://www.polygon.com/2017/7/16/15979114/blazblue-cross-tag-battle-rwby-evo-2017 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle announced at Evo 2017]''</ref>
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=== Online ===
=== Online ===
<blockquote>''Allowing one to fight with other players over the network, the Online Mode’s details are now revealed. Of course, aim for the top in true battles of ability, but also play with cute avatars with your friends and community, and enjoy the charming variety of ways to have fun.'' <ref name="Famitsu-20180412"/>
<blockquote>''Allowing one to fight with other players over the network, the Online Mode's details are now revealed. Of course, aim for the top in true battles of ability, but also play with cute avatars with your friends and community, and enjoy the charming variety of ways to have fun.'' <ref name="Famitsu-20180412"/>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>


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-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Ragna the Bloodedge Icon.png|imglink=Ragna the Bloodedge|caption=[[Ragna the Bloodedge]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Ragna the Bloodedge Icon.png|imglink=Ragna the Bloodedge|caption=[[Ragna the Bloodedge]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Jin Kisaragi Icon.png|imglink=Jin Kisaragi|caption=[[Jin Kisaragi]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Jin Kisaragi Icon.png|imglink=Jin Kisaragi|caption=[[Jin Kisaragi]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Noel Vermillion Icon.png|imglink=Noel Vermillion|caption=[[Noel Vermillion]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Rachel Alucard Icon.png|imglink=Rachel Alucard|caption=[[Rachel Alucard]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Rachel Alucard Icon.png|imglink=Rachel Alucard|caption=[[Rachel Alucard]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Iron Tager Icon.png|imglink=Iron Tager|caption=[[Iron Tager]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Hakumen Icon.png|imglink=Hakumen|caption=[[Hakumen]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Nu-13 Icon.png|imglink=ν-No.13-|caption=[[Nu-13]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Hazama Icon.png|imglink=Hazama|caption=[[Hazama]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Hazama Icon.png|imglink=Hazama|caption=[[Hazama]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Noel Vermillion Icon.png|imglink=Noel Vermillion|caption=[[Noel Vermillion]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Makoto Nanaya Icon.png|imglink=Makoto Nanaya|caption=[[Makoto Nanaya]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Platinum the Trinity Icon.png|imglink=Platinum the Trinity|caption=[[Platinum the Trinity]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Azrael Icon.png|imglink=Azrael|caption=[[Azrael]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Azrael Icon.png|imglink=Azrael|caption=[[Azrael]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Iron Tager Icon.png|imglink=Iron Tager|caption=[[Iron Tager]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Makoto Nanaya Icon.png|imglink=Makoto Nanaya|caption=[[Makoto Nanaya]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Nu-13 Icon.png|imglink=ν-No.13-|caption=[[Nu-13]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Es Icon.png|imglink=Es|caption=[[Es]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Es Icon.png|imglink=Es|caption=[[Es]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Platinum the Trinity Icon.png|imglink=Platinum the Trinity|caption=[[Platinum the Trinity]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Jubei Icon.png|imglink=Jubei|caption=[[Jubei]]*}}
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Jubei Icon.png|imglink=Jubei|caption=[[Jubei]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Hakumen Icon.png|imglink=Hakumen|caption=[[Hakumen]]*}}
|maxwidth=650px
}}
}}
===Persona 4 Arena===
===Persona 4 Arena===
{{Icon Grid|<!--
{{Icon Grid|<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yu Narukami Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:megamitensei:Yu_Narukami| Yu Narukami]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yu Narukami Icon.png|center|imglink=Yu Narukami|caption=[[Yu Narukami]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yosuke Hanamura Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:megamitensei:Yosuke Hanamura| Yosuke Hanamura]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yosuke Hanamura Icon.png|center|imglink=Yosuke Hanamura|caption=[[Yosuke Hanamura]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Chie Satonaka Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:megamitensei:Chie Satonaka| Chie Satonaka]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Chie Satonaka Icon.png|center|imglink=Chie Satonaka|caption=[[Chie Satonaka]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yukiko Amagi Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:megamitensei:Yukiko Amagi| Yukiko Amagi]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yukiko Amagi Icon.png|center|imglink=Yukiko Amagi|caption=[[Yukiko Amagi]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Kanji Tatsumi Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:megamitensei:Kanji Tatsumi| Kanji Tatsumi]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Kanji Tatsumi Icon.png|center|imglink=Kanji Tatsumi|caption=[[Kanji Tatsumi]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Aigis Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:megamitensei:Aigis| Aigis]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Naoto Shirogane Icon.png|center|imglink=Naoto Shirogane|caption=[[Naoto Shirogane]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Naoto Shirogane Icon.png|caption=[[wikia:c:megamitensei:Naoto Shirogane|Naoto Shirogane]]*}}
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Aigis Icon.png|imglink=Aegis|caption=[[Aegis]]*}}
|maxwidth=650px
}}
}}
===Under Night In-Birth===
===Under Night In-Birth===
{{Icon Grid|<!--
{{Icon Grid|<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Hyde Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:in-birth:Hyde| Hyde]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Hyde Icon.png|center|imglink=Hyde|caption=[[Hyde]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Linne Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:in-birth:Linne| Linne]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Linne Icon.png|center|imglink=Linne|caption=[[Linne]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Waldstein Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:in-birth:Waldstein| Waldstein]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Waldstein Icon.png|center|imglink=Waldstein|caption=[[Waldstein]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Gordeau Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:in-birth:Gordeau| Gordeau]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Carmine Icon.png|center|imglink=Carmine|caption=[[Carmine]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Orie Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:in-birth:Orie| Orie]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Orie Icon.png|center|imglink=Orie|caption=[[Orie]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Carmine Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:in-birth:Carmine| Carmine]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Gordeau Icon.png|center|imglink=Gordeau|caption=[[Gordeau]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Vatista Icon.png|caption=[[wikia:c:in-birth:Vatista|Vatista]]*}}
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Vatista Icon.png|imglink=Vatista|caption=[[Vatista]]*}}
|maxwidth=650px
}}
}}
===RWBY===
===RWBY===
{{Icon Grid|<!--
{{Icon Grid|<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Ruby Rose Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:rwby:Ruby_Rose| Ruby Rose]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Ruby Rose Icon.png|center|imglink=Ruby Rose|caption=[[Ruby Rose]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Weiss Schnee Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:rwby:Weiss_Schnee| Weiss Schnee]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Weiss Schnee Icon.png|center|imglink=Weiss Schnee|caption=[[Weiss Schnee]]}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Blake Belladonna Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:rwby:Blake_Belladonna| Blake Belladonna]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Blake Belladonna Icon.png|center|imglink=Blake Belladonna|caption=[[Blake Belladonna]]*}}<!--
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yang Xiao Long Icon.png|center|caption=[[wikia:c:rwby:Yang_Xiao_Long| Yang Xiao Long]]*}}
-->{{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Yang Xiao Long Icon.png|center|imglink=Yang Xiao Long|caption=[[Yang Xiao Long]]*}}
|maxwidth=650px
}}
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> [[#DLC|Downloadable Content]] (DLC)
<nowiki>*</nowiki> [[#DLC|Downloadable Content]] (DLC)
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*{{tt|?|[[File:Snow Town Screenshot 02.jpg|240px]]}} [[Snow Town]]
*{{tt|?|[[File:Snow Town Screenshot 02.jpg|240px]]}} [[Snow Town]]
*{{tt|?|[[File:Forbidden Gate Altar Screenshot 02.png|240px]]}} [[Forbidden Gate -Altar-]]
*{{tt|?|[[File:Forbidden Gate Altar Screenshot 02.png|240px]]}} [[Forbidden Gate -Altar-]]
*Cross Field
*Cross Field (new)
*Prologue (new)
*Training (new)


===Persona 4 Arena===
===Persona 4 Arena===
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*Entrance
*Entrance
*Junes Food Court
*Junes Food Court
*School Gate (Yasogami High Entrance)
*School Gate (''Yasogami High Entrance'' in P4U)
*Ring
*Ring (new)


===Under Night In-Birth===
===Under Night In-Birth===


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


===RWBY===
===RWBY===


*Abandoned Temple
*Abandoned Temple (new)
 
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*''[[Lust SIN]]'' - Jin Kisaragi's theme
*''[[Lust SIN]]'' - Jin Kisaragi's theme
*''[[Bullet Dance]]'' - Noel Vermillion's theme
*''[[Bullet Dance]]'' - Noel Vermillion's theme
*''[[Queen of Rose]]'' - Rachel Alucard'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
*''[[Gluttony Fang]]'' - Hazama's theme
*''[[The Tyrant]]'' - Azrael's theme
*''[[MOTOR HEAD]]'' - Tager's theme
*''[[Alexandrite]]'' - Makoto Nanaya's theme
*''[[Alexandrite]]'' - Makoto Nanaya's theme
*''[[Awakening the Chaos]]'' - Nu-13's theme
*''[[Conciliation]]'' - Es' theme
*''[[Active Angel]]'' - Platinum the Trinity's theme
*''[[Active Angel]]'' - Platinum the Trinity's theme
*''[[The Tyrant]]'' - Azrael's theme
*''[[conciliation]]'' - Es' theme
*''[[STAND UNRIVALED]]'' - Jubei's theme
*''[[STAND UNRIVALED]]'' - Jubei's theme
*''[[SUSANOOH]]'' - Hakumen's theme
*''[[Under Heaven Destruction]]'' - Ragna the Bloodedge and Jin Kisaragi's team theme
*''[[Under Heaven Destruction]]'' - Ragna the Bloodedge and Jin Kisaragi's team theme
*''[[White Requiem]]'' - Ragna The Bloodedge and Rachel Alucard'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
*''[[Nightmare Fiction]]'' - Ragna the Bloodedge and Hazama's team theme
*''[[Imperial Code]]'' - Jin Kisaragi and Noel Vermillion's team theme
*''[[Imperial Code]]'' - Jin Kisaragi and Noel Vermillion's team theme
*''[[Sector7]]'' - Sector Seven team theme
*''[[Sector7]]'' - Sector Seven team theme
*''[[Crossing Fate]]'' - VS BlazBlue + Astral theme
*''[[SIX-HEROES]]'' - Six Heroes team theme
*''[[Crossing Fate]]'' - VS. BlazBlue + BlazBlue characters Astral Finish theme + BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme
*''[[Crossing Fate|''Crossing Fate Opening Ver.'']]'' - Opening version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme
*''[[SYSTEM]]'' - Boss theme


===Persona 4 Arena===
===Persona 4 Arena===


*''Reach Out To The Truth (P4 Arena ver.)'' - Yu Narukami's theme
*''Reach Out To The Truth -in Mayonaka Arena-'' - Yu Narukami's theme
*''The Hero from Junes'' - Yosuke Hanamura's theme
*''The Junes Hero'' - Yosuke Hanamura's theme
*''Like A Dragon'' - Chie Satonaka's theme
*''Like The Dragon'' - Chie Satonaka's theme
*''Princess Amagi'' - Yukiko Amagi's theme
*''Princess Amagi-ya'' - Yukiko Amagi's theme
*''A Pure-Hearted Beast'' - Kanji Tatsumi's theme
*''A Pure-Hearted Beast'' - Kanji Tatsumi's theme
*''Heartful Cry (P4 Arena ver.)'' - Aigis' theme
*''Seeker Of Truth'' - Naoto Shirogane's theme
*''Seeker Of Truth'' - Naoto Shirogane's theme
*''Shadow World'' - VS Persona 4 Arena
*''Heartful Cry -in Mayonaka Arena-'' - Aegis' theme
*''Fog'' - Astral theme
*''Pursuing My True Self'' - Persona 4 theme
*''Shadow World'' - Persona 4 Golden theme + VS. Persona 4 Arena
*''Fog'' - Persona 4 Arena characters Astral Finish theme
*''[[Crossing Fate|''Crossing Fate feat.P4A'']]'' - Persona 4 Arena version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme


===Under Night In-Birth===
===Under Night In-Birth===
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*''Night Walker'' - Linne's theme
*''Night Walker'' - Linne's theme
*''Maximize Power!'' - Waldstein's theme
*''Maximize Power!'' - Waldstein's theme
*''Bad Surface'' - Carmine's theme
*''Purity & Strictly'' - Orie's theme
*''Rushing Heart'' - Gordeau's theme
*''Rushing Heart'' - Gordeau's theme
*''Purity & Strictly'' - Orie's theme
*''Bad Surface'' - Carmine's theme
*''Snow Sisters'' - Vatista's theme
*''Snow Sisters'' - Vatista's theme
*''Unknown Actors'' - VS Under Night In-Birth + Astral theme
*''Unknown Actor'' - VS. Under Night In-Birth + Under Night In-Birth characters Astral Finish theme
*''[[Crossing Fate|''Crossing Fate feat.UNI'']]'' - Under Night In-Birth version of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle theme


===RWBY===
===RWBY===


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


==DLC==
==DLC==
* The Limited Edition is 10,584¥ and contains the base game for the selected platform, the Cross Tag Character Collection, an artbook, and an acrylic stand  (アクリルスタンディー ''Akuriru Sutandī'') in the PlayStation 4 version or a gadget pouch (マルチ収納ポーチ ''Maruchi Shūnō Pōchi'') in the Nintendo Switch version.
* The Deluxe Digital Edition of the game contains the base game and the Cross Tag Character Collection for $69.99.<ref name="bbtag-dlc-en"/><ref name="bbtag-dlc"/>


===Characters===
===Characters===
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!width="96px|Price
!width="96px|Price
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Logo.png}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Cross Tag Character Selection.jpg}}
| '''Cross Tag Character Collection'''<br>(Includes all 6 character packs)
| '''Cross Tag Character Collection'''<br>(Includes all 6 character packs)
| $19.99
| $19.99
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 1.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 1.jpg}}
| '''Character Pack 1'''<br>(Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji Tatsumi)
| '''Character Pack 1'''<br>(Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji Tatsumi)<br>June 5, 2018
| $4.99*
| $4.99*
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 2.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 2.jpg}}
| '''Character Pack 2'''<br>(Aegis, Carmine, Jubei)
| '''Character Pack 2'''<br>(Aegis, Carmine, Jubei)<br>June 19, 2018
| $4.99
| $4.99
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 3.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 3.jpg}}
| '''Character Pack 3'''<br>(Naoto Shirogane, Vatista, Hakumen)
| '''Character Pack 3'''<br>(Naoto Shirogane, Vatista, Hakumen)<br>June 19, 2018
| $4.99
| $4.99
|-
|-
|
|
| '''Character Pack 4'''<br>(???)
| '''Character Pack 4'''<br>(???)August 6, 2018
| $4.99
| $4.99
|-
|-
|
|
| '''Character Pack 5'''<br>(???)
| '''Character Pack 5'''<br>(???)August 21, 2018
| $4.99
| $4.99
|-
|-
|
|
| '''Character Pack 6'''<br>(???)
| '''Character Pack 6'''<br>(???)September 4, 2018
| $4.99
| $4.99
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Blake Belladonna.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Blake Belladonna.jpg}}
| '''Additional Character Blake Belladonna'''
| '''Additional Character Blake Belladonna'''<br>June 5, 2018
| Free
| Free
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Yang Xiao Long.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Yang Xiao Long.jpg}}
| '''Additional Character Yang Xiao Long'''
| '''Additional Character Yang Xiao Long'''<br>June 19, 2018
| Free
| Free
|}
|}
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!width="96px|Price
!width="96px|Price
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Logo.png}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Cross Tag Character Selection.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクター All-in-One パック'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā All-in-One Pakku''</rt></ruby><br>(Includes all 6 character packs)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクター All-in-One パック'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā All-in-One Pakku''</rt></ruby><br>(Includes all 6 character packs)<br>May 31, 2018
| ¥2,400
| ¥2,400
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 1.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 1.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol1'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol1''</rt></ruby><br>(Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji Tatsumi)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol1'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol1''</rt></ruby><br>(Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji Tatsumi)<br>May 31, 2018
| ¥600*
| ¥600*
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 2.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 2.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol2'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol2''</rt></ruby><br>(Aegis, Carmine, Jubei)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol2'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol2''</rt></ruby><br>(Aegis, Carmine, Jubei)<br>June 19, 2018
| ¥600
| ¥600
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 3.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 3.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol3'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol3''</rt></ruby><br>(Naoto Shirogane, Vatista, Hakumen)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol3'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol3''</rt></ruby><br>(Naoto Shirogane, Vatista, Hakumen)<br>June 19, 2018
| ¥600
| ¥600
|-
|-
|  
|  
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol4'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol4''</rt></ruby><br>(???)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol4'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol4''</rt></ruby><br>(???)<br>August 6, 2018
| ¥600
| ¥600
|-
|-
|  
|  
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol5'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol5''</rt></ruby><br>(???)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol5'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol5''</rt></ruby><br>(???)<br>August 21, 2018
| ¥600
| ¥600
|-
|-
|  
|  
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol6'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol6''</rt></ruby><br>(???)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクターセット Vol6'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol6''</rt></ruby><br>(???)<br>September 4, 2018
| ¥600
| ¥600
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Blake Belladonna.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Blake Belladonna.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクター 【ブレイク・ベラドンナ】'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā [Bureiku Beradonna]''</rt></ruby><br>(Blake Belladonna)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクター 【ブレイク・ベラドンナ】'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā [Bureiku Beradonna]''</rt></ruby><br>(Blake Belladonna)<br>May 31, 2018
| Free
| Free
|-
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Yang Xiao Long.jpg}}
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Yang Xiao Long.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクター 【ヤン・シャオロン】'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā [Yan Shaoron]''</rt></ruby><br>(Yang Xiao Long)
| <ruby><rb>'''追加キャラクター 【ヤン・シャオロン】'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Kyarakutā [Yan Shaoron]''</rt></ruby><br>(Yang Xiao Long)<br>June 19, 2018
| Free
| Free
|}
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Free for the first two weeks after release
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Free for the first two weeks after release
===Additional Colors===
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!Item Details
!width="96px|Price
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 1.jpg}}
| Additional Color Pack 1 <br>(Color 14)<br>June 5, 2018
| $3
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 2.jpg}}
| Additional Color Pack 2 <br>(Color 15)<br>June 5, 2018
| $3
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 3.jpg}}
| Additional Color Pack 3 <br>(Color 16)<br>June 5, 2018
| $3
|-
|}
</tab>
<tab name="JP" style="width:100%">
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
!width="96px"|Icon
!Item Details
!width="96px|Price
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 1.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加カラーセット1'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Karā Setto 1''</rt></ruby><br>(Color 14)<br>May 31, 2018
| ¥400
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 2.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加カラーセット2'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Karā Setto 2''</rt></ruby><br>(Color 15)<br>May 31, 2018
| ¥400
|-
| {{Icon|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 3.jpg}}
| <ruby><rb>'''追加カラーセット3'''</rb><rt>''Tsuika Karā Setto 3''</rt></ruby><br>(Color 16)<br>May 31, 2018
| ¥400
|-
|}
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==Development==
==Development==
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====May 2018====
====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.
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.
===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.<ref>''Arc System Works, [http://arcsystemworks.com/blazblue-cross-tag-battle-open-beta-and-demo-comes-to-switch/ BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Open Beta and Demo Comes to Switch!]''</ref>
;PS4
{|class="wikitable"
!Date
!Details
|-
|May 9 - May 12
|'''Open beta''' for PSN pre-orders
* 20 characters
* Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU), VS Mode (2P)
|-
|May 12 - May 14
|'''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 ~
|'''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
{|class="wikitable"
!Date
!Details
|-
|May 10 - May 14
|'''Online demo''' for all users
* 20 characters
* Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
|-
|May 14 ~
|'''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.<ref>''Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), [https://twitter.com/PQubeGames/status/994142988002619392 #BBTAG NEWS! Europe will be getting a PS4 offline demo from May 18 until release! There will also be a PS4 closed beta: May 18 to May 20 with 4 characters! There will not be pre-orders on the PSN or the e-Shop. Switch will not have a demo or beta. Release slated for June!]''</ref><ref name="PQube-BBTAG-demo-tweet-2"/>
;PS4
{|class="wikitable"
!Date
!Details
|-
|May 18 - May 20
|'''Open beta'''
* 20 characters
|-
|May 21 ~
|'''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.<ref>''Arc System Works (JP), [http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/portal/post-9482/ 「BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE」PlayStation®4/Nintendo Switch™ Open Beta Test Begins 5/9(水)!]''</ref>
;PS4
{|class="wikitable"
!Date
!Details
|-
|May 9 15:00 - May 14 24:00
|'''Open beta''' for PSN pre-orders
* 20 characters
* Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU), VS Mode (2P)
|-
|May 12 16:00 - May 14 24:00
|'''Open beta''' for all users
* 20 characters
* Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
|-
|May 14 ~
|'''Offline demo''' for PSN pre-orders
* 20 characters
* Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
|-
|May 14 ~
|'''Offline demo''' for all users
* 4 characters (Ragna, Yu, Hyde, Ruby)
* Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
|}
;Switch
{|class="wikitable"
!Date
!Details
|-
|May 11 16:00 - May 14 24:00
|'''Open beta''' for all users
* 20 characters
* Online Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
|}
</tab>
</tabs>


===My Tag Cheer Campaign===
===My Tag Cheer Campaign===
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#'''Mar 15, 2018''' <br/>''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...'' <br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/974526974294048770 Blake/Azrael] [https://twitter.com/tansandaisuki3/status/971354738854838272 (@tansandaisuki3's tweet)]
#'''Mar 15, 2018''' <br/>''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...'' <br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/974526974294048770 Blake/Azrael] [https://twitter.com/tansandaisuki3/status/971354738854838272 (@tansandaisuki3's tweet)]
#'''Mar 31, 2018''' <br/>''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. ''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/979625496475414528 Ruby/Orie] [https://twitter.com/yonuishi/status/974250079748960256 (@yonuishi's tweet)]
#'''Mar 31, 2018''' <br/>''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. ''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/979625496475414528 Ruby/Orie] [https://twitter.com/yonuishi/status/974250079748960256 (@yonuishi's tweet)]
#'''Apr 13, 2018''' <br/>''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!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/984678592977125376 Es/Linne] [https://twitter.com/comics_HasiBiro/status/980062270859329536 (@comics_HasiBiro's tweet)]
#'''Apr 13, 2018''' <br/>''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!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/984678592977125376 Es/Linne] [https://twitter.com/comics_HasiBiro/status/980062270859329536 (@comics_HasiBiro's tweet)]
#'''Apr 27, 2018'''<ref>''Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/984679507033374720''</ref><br/>''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!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989700915790692352 Makoto/Chie] [https://twitter.com/fukuitakumi/status/980203383972798464 (@fukuitakumi's tweet)]
#'''Apr 27, 2018'''<ref>''Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/984679507033374720''</ref><br/>''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!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989700915790692352 Makoto/Chie] [https://twitter.com/fukuitakumi/status/980203383972798464 (@fukuitakumi's tweet)]
#'''May 11, 2018'''<ref>''Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989701404716486656''</ref>
#'''May 11, 2018'''<ref>''Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989701404716486656''</ref><br/>''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!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/999926372712595456 Hakumen/Weiss] [https://twitter.com/migimigis/status/993840594303643649 (@migimigis' tweet)]


===Twitter Beta Test Countdown===
===Twitter Beta Test Countdown===
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;Countdown Tweets
;Countdown Tweets


:* '''Apr 25, 2018'''<br/>''[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...!?''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989036423243235328 Ragna/Jin]
:* '''Apr 25, 2018'''<br/>''[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...!?''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989036423243235328 Ragna/Jin]
:* '''Apr 26, 2018'''<br/>''[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?''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989399887937585153 Yu/Yosuke]
:* '''Apr 26, 2018'''<br/>''[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?''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989399887937585153 Yu/Yosuke]
:* '''Apr 27, 2018'''<br/>''[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?''<Br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989766965639049216 Ruby/Gordeau]
:* '''Apr 27, 2018'''<br/>''[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?''<Br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989766965639049216 Ruby/Gordeau]
:* '''May 7, 2018'''<br/>''[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...?''<Br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/993382786152022017 Yukiko/Weiss]
:* '''May 7, 2018'''<br/>''[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...?''<Br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/993382786152022017 Yukiko/Weiss]
:* '''May 9, 2018'''<br/>''[BBTAG's Beta Test Begins!]Noel’s caution contrasts against Hyde’s aggression. However, they don’t forget to follow [each other]...!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/994416585795235840 Noel/Hyde]
:* '''May 8, 2018'''<br/>''[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!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/993711400793948160 Yosuke/Linne]
:* '''May 8, 2018'''<br/>''[BBTAG's Beta Test Begins Today at 16:00!]Ruby takes a deep interest in Ragna's weapon. Even being scolded isn't discouraging...!<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/994045651397701632 Ragna/Ruby]
:* '''May 9, 2018'''<br/>''[BBTAG's Beta Test Begins!]Noel's caution contrasts against Hyde's aggression. However, they don't forget to follow [each other]...!''<br/>[https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/994416585795235840 Noel/Hyde]


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|<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%"><tr><td>Nov 17, 2017<br>'''Character introduction trailer #4'''</td></tr><tr><td>Gordeau<br>Yukiko Amagi<br>Azrael</td></tr></table>
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|<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%"><tr><td>Mar 15, 2018<br>'''Character introduction trailer #7'''</td></tr><tr><td>Aegis<br>Carmine<br>Jubei</td></tr></table>
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.blazblue.jp/tag/ Official website (Japanese)]
*[http://www.blazblue.jp/tag/ Official website (Japanese)]
*[http://arcsystemworks.com/game/blazblue-cross-tag-battle/ Official website (English)]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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<ref name="Special Promotion Movie">''Uploaded on YouTube Jan 22, 2018, unlisted''</ref>
<ref name="Special Promotion Movie">''Uploaded on YouTube Jan 22, 2018, unlisted''</ref>
<ref name="English Dub Trailer">''First revealed [https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/984117627294433281 on Twitter] Apr 11, 2018, via @PlayStation''</ref>
<ref name="English Dub Trailer">''First revealed [https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/984117627294433281 on Twitter] Apr 11, 2018, via @PlayStation''</ref>
<ref name="RWBY Highlight Trailer">''First revealed [https://twitter.com/RoosterTeeth/status/994691297595273219 on Twitter] May 10, 2018, via @RoosterTeeth''</ref>
<ref name="P4A Highlight Trailer">''First revealed [https://twitter.com/AtlusUSA/status/997161087832211457 on Twitter] May 17, 2018 via @AtlusUSA''</ref>
</references>
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<ref name="bbtag-toushinsai">''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/portal/images/bbtag1019.pdf Toushinsai Build Manual & Movelists (JP) (pdf)]''</ref>
<ref name="bbtag-toushinsai">''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/portal/images/bbtag1019.pdf Toushinsai Build Manual & Movelists (JP) (pdf)]''</ref>
<ref name="reddit-tgs">''Reddit, r/BlazBlue, u/mactonya, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Blazblue/comments/7tck8l/bbtag_command_list_informations/ BBTAG Command List & Informations]''</ref>
<ref name="reddit-tgs">''Reddit, r/BlazBlue, u/mactonya, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Blazblue/comments/7tck8l/bbtag_command_list_informations/ BBTAG Command List & Informations]''</ref>
<ref name="bbtag-dlc">''Arc System Works (JP), [http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/portal/post-8395/ Long-Awaited DLC Information!]''</ref>
<ref name="bbtag-dlc-en">''Player.One, [http://www.player.one/blazblue-cross-tag-battle-price-dlc-124138 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Price, DLC And Dual Audio Revealed]''</ref>
<ref name="Famitsu-20180308">''Weekly Famitsu, March 8 2018 issue, p. 22''</ref>
<ref name="Famitsu-20180308">''Weekly Famitsu, March 8 2018 issue, p. 22''</ref>
<ref name="Famitsu-20180412">''Weekly Famitsu, April 12 2018 issue, pp. 40-41''</ref>
<ref name="Famitsu-20180412">''Weekly Famitsu, April 12 2018 issue, pp. 40-41''</ref>
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<ref name="ARCLive13">''Twitch, ArcSystemWorksU, [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/257078688 May 2, 2018 ARC Live EP13]''</ref>
<ref name="ARCLive13">''Twitch, ArcSystemWorksU, [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/257078688 May 2, 2018 ARC Live EP13]''</ref>
<ref name="PQube-BBTAG-demo-tweet">''Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), [https://twitter.com/pqubegames/status/994142988002619392 #BBTAG NEWS! Europe will be getting a PS4 offline demo from May 18 until release! There will also be a PS4 closed beta: May 18 to May 20 with 4 characters! There will not be pre-orders on the PSN or the e-Shop. Switch will not have a demo or beta. Release slated for June!]''</ref>
<ref name="PQube-BBTAG-demo-tweet">''Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), [https://twitter.com/pqubegames/status/994142988002619392 #BBTAG NEWS! Europe will be getting a PS4 offline demo from May 18 until release! There will also be a PS4 closed beta: May 18 to May 20 with 4 characters! There will not be pre-orders on the PSN or the e-Shop. Switch will not have a demo or beta. Release slated for June!]''</ref>
<ref name="PQube-BBTAG-demo-tweet-2">''Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), [https://twitter.com/PQubeGames/status/997425363000143872 The release date for BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE in Europe is June 22nd on PS4 and Switch! The ultimate fighting crossover is almost there! The open beta started today and boasts the full base roster of 20 characters on PS4! Offline demo (4char) from May 21st until release! #BBTAG]''</ref>
</references>
</references>



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ブレイブルー クロスタッグバトル
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Logo.png

Developer

Arc System Works

Publishers

JP: Arc System Works
US: Arc System Works[1], PQube[2]

Genre

Fighting

Releases

PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)

  • JP: May 31, 2018
  • US: June 5, 2018
  • EU: June 22, 2018[3][4]

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a game in the BlazBlue series planned for release 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 will be 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, French Bread's Under Night In-Birth, and Rooster Teeth's RWBY.

It was revealed at the main stage of the 2017 Evolution Championship Series (Evo 2017). [5]

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"—.[6]

Modes

  • EntranceBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 040.jpg
    - A cute room with 3D avatars! It serves as the entrance to all the other game modes, and includes fun gimmicks as well.[7] If you open the menu in Entrance Mode, you can choose between the various modes of the game.[8]

Offline

Aside from the Episode Mode that's been introduced on the previous page[s], the title will also have many other modes. To those who haven't quite touched fighting games before, if you use the Tactics Mode and Training Mode, you can learn how to play. For the others, there are many modes where you can battle with others. Play the different modes and enjoy the game!! [6]

  • Episode ModeBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 025.jpg
    - Enjoy BBTAG's story. What lies before their intersecting fates!?[8]
    • Episode Mode - Episode BlazBlueBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 025.jpg
    • Episode Mode - Episode PersonaBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 027.jpg
    • Episode Mode - Episode Under Night In-BirthBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 028.jpg
    • Episode Mode - Episode RWBYBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 030.jpg
  • Training ModeBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 018.jpg
    - Set a variety of parameters and enemy actions to practice your moves.[9]
  • Versus ModeBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 047.jpg
    - Choose characters, stages, and music freely. A mode that you can enjoy versus friends or CPUs.[7]
  • Tactics ModeBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 019.jpg
    - A mode which will give you a lecture on various techniques. Those new to fighting games should check out this mode first.[6]
    • Basics
    • Special
    • Characters
    • Missions
  • Survival ModeBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 048.jpg
    - Fight against the computer to test your own strength and limits in a mode where you fight against all sorts of opponents.[6]
  • Gallery ModeBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 022.jpg
    - 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.[6]
  • Replay TheaterBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 023.jpg
    - 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.[6]

Online

Allowing one to fight with other players over the network, the Online Mode's details are now revealed. Of course, aim for the top in true battles of ability, but also play with cute avatars with your friends and community, and enjoy the charming variety of ways to have fun. [10]

  • Casual LobbyBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 041.jpg
    - Chat with other players and participate in online battles.[10]
  • Rank LobbyBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 043.jpg
    - 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.[10]
  • Room MatchBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Promotional Screenshot 045.jpg
    - Have fun in a private space![10]

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.[8]
    • Lobby Avatar
    • Icon
    • VS Plate
    • Nameplate
    • Standard Comments[11]

Options

Playable Characters

BlazBlue

Persona 4 Arena

Under Night In-Birth

RWBY

* Downloadable Content (DLC)

Stages

BlazBlue

Persona 4 Arena

  • Entrance
  • Junes Food Court
  • School Gate (Yasogami High Entrance in P4U)
  • Ring (new)

Under Night In-Birth

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

RWBY

  • Abandoned Temple (new)

Music

BlazBlue

Persona 4 Arena

  • 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
  • Seeker Of Truth - Naoto Shirogane's theme
  • Heartful Cry -in Mayonaka Arena- - Aegis' theme
  • Pursuing My True Self - Persona 4 theme
  • Shadow World - Persona 4 Golden theme + VS. Persona 4 Arena
  • Fog - Persona 4 Arena 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
  • Snow Sisters - Vatista's 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

DLC

Characters

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Icon Item Details Price
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Cross Tag Character Selection.jpg
Cross Tag Character Collection
(Includes all 6 character packs)
$19.99
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 1.jpg
Character Pack 1
(Platinum the Trinity, Orie, Kanji Tatsumi)
June 5, 2018
$4.99*
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 2.jpg
Character Pack 2
(Aegis, Carmine, Jubei)
June 19, 2018
$4.99
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 3.jpg
Character Pack 3
(Naoto Shirogane, Vatista, Hakumen)
June 19, 2018
$4.99
Character Pack 4
(???)August 6, 2018
$4.99
Character Pack 5
(???)August 21, 2018
$4.99
Character Pack 6
(???)September 4, 2018
$4.99
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Blake Belladonna.jpg
Additional Character Blake Belladonna
June 5, 2018
Free
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Yang Xiao Long.jpg
Additional Character Yang Xiao Long
June 19, 2018
Free

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

Icon Item Details Price
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Cross Tag Character Selection.jpg
追加キャラクター All-in-One パックTsuika Kyarakutā All-in-One Pakku
(Includes all 6 character packs)
May 31, 2018
¥2,400
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 1.jpg
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*
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 2.jpg
追加キャラクターセット Vol2Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol2
(Aegis, Carmine, Jubei)
June 19, 2018
¥600
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Character Pack 3.jpg
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
(???)
August 6, 2018
¥600
追加キャラクターセット Vol5Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol5
(???)
August 21, 2018
¥600
追加キャラクターセット Vol6Tsuika Kyarakutā Setto Vol6
(???)
September 4, 2018
¥600
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Blake Belladonna.jpg
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
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Yang Xiao Long.jpg
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> * Free for the first two weeks after release

Additional Colors

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Icon Item Details Price
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 1.jpg
Additional Color Pack 1
(Color 14)
June 5, 2018
$3
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 2.jpg
Additional Color Pack 2
(Color 15)
June 5, 2018
$3
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 3.jpg
Additional Color Pack 3
(Color 16)
June 5, 2018
$3

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

Icon Item Details Price
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 1.jpg
追加カラーセット1Tsuika Karā Setto 1
(Color 14)
May 31, 2018
¥400
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 2.jpg
追加カラーセット2Tsuika Karā Setto 2
(Color 15)
May 31, 2018
¥400
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle DLC Additional Color Set 3.jpg
追加カラーセット3Tsuika Karā Setto 3
(Color 16)
May 31, 2018
¥400

</tab> </tabs>

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.[12] 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.[13]

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,[14]. 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.[15] 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.[16]

On Feb 7, 2018 the first English-language Arc System Works Official Livestream, ARC Live!, was announced on Twitter[17] 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.[18]

At a press release in mid February 2018, attended by BlazBlue producer Toshimichi Mori and company representative Kidooka, it was announced that Cross Tag Battle would support dual audio with full English and Japanese voices.[19]

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).[20] 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.[21] 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. [22]

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. [23]

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).[24] 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. [25] 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).[26] 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.[27] The English dub would also continue on to be featured in the ARC Live!s following these three events.[28] They were followed by Sakura Fight Festa in London (Apr 7-8), the Brussels Challenge in Brussels (Apr 7-8),[29] and Next Level Battle Circuit in New York City (Apr 11)[30].

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.[31]. Demos were also made available in various GameStops across North America the week after April 11[32], and users were encouraged to provide feedback through the hashtag #BBTAGdemo.[33]

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.

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.[34]

PS4
Date Details
May 9 - May 12 Open beta for PSN pre-orders
  • 20 characters
  • Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU), VS Mode (2P)
May 12 - May 14 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 ~ 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 Online demo for all users
  • 20 characters
  • Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
May 14 ~ 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.[35][4]

PS4
Date Details
May 18 - May 20 Open beta
  • 20 characters
May 21 ~ 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.[36]

PS4
Date Details
May 9 15:00 - May 14 24:00 Open beta for PSN pre-orders
  • 20 characters
  • Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU), VS Mode (2P)
May 12 16:00 - May 14 24:00 Open beta for all users
  • 20 characters
  • Casual Lobby, Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
May 14 ~ Offline demo for PSN pre-orders
  • 20 characters
  • Tactics Mode (Tutorial & Practice), VS Mode (CPU)
May 14 ~ 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 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)[37]. 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.[38] It was later clarified that only participants living in Japan could be sent the prize, although participation itself was open to everyone.[39] The event closes 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[40]
    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[41]
    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 features 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

Trailers

Openings

Opening Movie

Gameplay

External Links

Notes

  1. First revealed on Twitter Apr 11, 2018, via @PlayStation
  2. First revealed on Twitter May 17, 2018 via @AtlusUSA
  3. First revealed on Twitter May 10, 2018, via @RoosterTeeth
  4. Uploaded on YouTube Jan 22, 2018, unlisted

References

  1. Gematsu, Arc System Works America to publish BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle in North America
  2. Dualshockers, PQube is bringing BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle to Europe this summer, pre-orders now open
  3. Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), #BBTAG NEWS! Europe will be getting a PS4 offline demo from May 18 until release! There will also be a PS4 closed beta: May 18 to May 20 with 4 characters! There will not be pre-orders on the PSN or the e-Shop. Switch will not have a demo or beta. Release slated for June!
  4. 4.0 4.1 Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), The release date for BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE in Europe is June 22nd on PS4 and Switch! The ultimate fighting crossover is almost there! The open beta started today and boasts the full base roster of 20 characters on PS4! Offline demo (4char) from May 21st until release! #BBTAG
  5. Polygon, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle announced at Evo 2017
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Weekly Famitsu, March 8 2018 issue, p. 22
  7. 7.0 7.1 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Site (JP), Offline Mode
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Dengeki Online, 『ブレイブルー クロスタッグバトル』最新プレイレポート。エピソードモードと『RWBY』のワイスに注目
  9. Twitch, ArcSystemWorksU, May 2, 2018 ARC Live EP13
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Weekly Famitsu, April 12 2018 issue, pp. 40-41
  11. Famitsu.com, これを読めばゲーム内容が丸わかり!『ブレイブルー クロスタッグバトル』最速リポート
  12. Famitsu (JP), Interview with Toshimichi Mori (EVO 2017)
  13. Twitch, ArcSystemWorksU, Feb 12, 2017 ARCLive - Live Q&A with the Producers of BlazBlue and Guilty Gear
  14. Twitch, Arc System Works, Arc System Works Official Live: August Episode
  15. Arc System Works (JP), BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle announced for the platforms PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam!
  16. Twitch, redbullesports, 2018 EVO USA Announcement Show
  17. Twitter, ArcSystemWorks (@ArcSystemWorksU), ARCLive Announcement
  18. Twitch, ArcSystemWorksU, Feb 7, 2018 ARC Live EP1
  19. Shoryuken, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle reveals US pricing, English dubbing questions answered
  20. Arc System Works (JP), BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle's first playable demo will be available in four cities worldwide!
  21. Arc System Works (JP), BBTAG Command List (Toushinsai Build)
  22. Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Free Play Survey Announcement
  23. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Toushinsai Build Manual & Movelists (JP) (pdf)
  24. Famitsu (JP), BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle's release date, Blake Belladonna revealed!
  25. Reddit, r/BlazBlue, u/mactonya, BBTAG Command List & Informations
  26. Twitter, ArcSystemWorks (@ArcSystemWorksU), "BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle" playable over Easter weekend
  27. Twitch, ArcSystemWorksU, Mar 14, 2018 ARC Live EP6
  28. Twitch, ArcSystemWorksU, Mar 28, 2018 ARC Live EP8
  29. Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), BBTAG will be at Sakura Fight Festa and Brussels Challenge
  30. Shoryuken, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will be playable at Next Level Battle Circuit on Wednesday, April 11th
  31. Arc System Works (JP), 「BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE」体験会&サイン会開催決定! あの人気作品との合同体験会も?!
  32. Twitter, Arc System Works (@ArcSystemWorksU) BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will be playable at GameStop display cases next week
  33. Twitter, Arc System Works (@ArcSystemWorksU), The #BBTAG Gamestop demo rollout is still going strong! Who has had the chance to get their hands on it? Share your pics & thoughts with us with #BBTAGdemo!
  34. Arc System Works, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Open Beta and Demo Comes to Switch!
  35. Twitter, PQube (@PQubeGames), #BBTAG NEWS! Europe will be getting a PS4 offline demo from May 18 until release! There will also be a PS4 closed beta: May 18 to May 20 with 4 characters! There will not be pre-orders on the PSN or the e-Shop. Switch will not have a demo or beta. Release slated for June!
  36. Arc System Works (JP), 「BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE」PlayStation®4/Nintendo Switch™ Open Beta Test Begins 5/9(水)!
  37. Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), "My Tag Cheer Campaign" Announcement
  38. Arc System Works (JP), Twitter campaign #BBMyTag "My Tag Cheer Campaign" Begins!
  39. Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), "My Tag Cheer Campaign" Clarification
  40. Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/984679507033374720
  41. Twitter, BLAZBLUE OFFICIAL (@BLAZBLUE_PR), https://twitter.com/BLAZBLUE_PR/status/989701404716486656