Shipgirl Action Game ‘Azur Lane: Crosswave’ Will Have Free Neptune DLC for Limited Time on Switch

Idea Factory International announced that Azur Lane: Crosswave on Nintendo Switch will have free Neptune DLC for a limited time.

Early adopters to the Switch version of the game will be able to download Neptune sporting a swimsuit for free; February 16 – March 16, 11:00 am PDT (one month) in North America, and February 19 – March 12 (3 weeks) in Europe. This DLC differs from the Neptune available on PS4 and Steam and is exclusive to the Switch. Additionally, it won’t be available after the limited time frame.

The Switch version of the game will include two DLC characters, Taihou and Formidable, who each come with three support characters and story content. The Switch version will also contain an updated Photo Mode, allowing players to choose up to 6 characters instead of 3 and access new extended camera angles.

Azur Lane is a mobile app game released in 2017 in China for iOS and Android devices. Since its launch, the game has become more and more popular, with players hitting five million players within its first four months on the market.

During gameplay, players will need to defeat enemy ships and meet special criteria to unlock and customize new characters. The game allows players to customize their commander and collect new upgrades while figuring out their unique strengths and abilities. Additionally, the game features water warfare as players must consider enemy attacks and plan their strikes accordingly.

Azur Lane: Crosswave is headed to Nintendo Switch on February 16, 2021, in North America, and February 19, 2021, in Europe.