Shipgirl Action Game ‘Azur Lane: Crosswave’ Gets Switch Release Date

Idea Factory International announced that Azur Lane: Crosswave will be headed to Nintendo Switch on February 16, 2021, in North America, and February 19, 2021, in Europe.

The Switch version of the game will include two DLC characters, Taihou and Formidable, who each come with an additional 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 have access to 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.

In case you missed it, check out our review of the game.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the specifics as more information is available about the Switch version.