Azur Lane: Crosswave

Azur Lane: Crosswave is a 3D action shooter set in a world where personified battleships from around the globe fight. You control characters in battles against enemy battleships, aircraft carriers and other foes, while preparing your fleet with equipment and formations. Its cel-shaded 3D character designs draw on the original art style.

Story

The four nations—Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Iron Blood and Sakura Empire—are in a season of military training when a Joint Military Exercise is suddenly announced. A select group from each nation is chosen, and the participants train for the battles ahead. The story follows newcomers Shimakaze and Suruga through seven chapters as questions arise about how the exercise began and whether other motives are involved.

Battle and fleet building

You can aim and fire at incoming enemies. Depending on a character’s subtype, you can dash to evade attacks, activate defensive shields, launch torpedoes or aircraft, and use character-specific special attacks.

Before setting sail, equip characters with items found after battles or crafted at Akashi’s Laboratory. There, you can exchange blueprints to create gear, convert materials into rare items and earn rewards. You can also experiment with fleet arrangements to gain Fleet Effects that provide in-game stat bonuses.

Game modes

• Story Mode: Follow Shimakaze and Suruga through seven chapters.
• Extreme Battle Mode: Choose from over 100 fleets to fight for rare items and special materials.
• Photo Mode: Pose characters, change their facial expressions, and adjust backgrounds and camera angles.
• Episode Mode: Play over 50 sub-stories that provide bonus character backgrounds.

Characters

Choose from over 25 playable characters and over 30 support characters. Shimakaze and Suruga are two new playable characters introduced in Crosswave.