Update (2019-09-24): Post updated with Special Edition introduction trailer, character art, and screenshots. Via Famitsu and the official website.
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As previously announced, Arc System Works has revealed the remaining 5 playable characters for the Version 2.0 update of Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle during their Arc Nama SP live stream.
The update will add Elizabeth and Tohru Adachi as playable characters.
The character introduction trailer can be seen below:
In addition, the update will add:
- Celica from BlazBlue
- Hilda from Under Night In-Birth
- Susanoo from Blazblue
Elizabeth (Persona 4 Arena)
Tohru Adachi (Persona 4 Arena Ultimax)
Hilda (Under Night In-Birth)
Celica A. Mercury (BlazBlue)
Susanoo (BlazBlue)
The 4 already announced characters as part of this 2.0 update are:
- Yumi from Senran Kagura: Estival Versus
- Blitztank from Akatsuki Blitzkampf
- Akatsuki from Akatsuki Blitzkampf
- Neopolitan from RWBY
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle version 2.0 was announced in August at the Evo 2019 fighting game tournament. Releasing on November 21st, it will include 9 new characters in total, along with a major balance update, a new scenario, new character interactions, and new colors.
Special Edition Trailer
Arc System Works has uploaded a trailer for the “Special Edition” of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Releasing alongside the version 2.0 update of the game on November 21st, the Special Edition will be physical and digital bundles costing 6,800 yen which will include an original art book and all of the DLC, including the upcoming DLC pack.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle was released for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC in Japan on May 31, 2018, in North America on June 5, 2018, and in Europe on June 22, 2018.