UPDATED 3/2/23: The Beta Test scheduled for Friday, March 3rd has been postponed due to some issues discovered in the test version. A new test schedule will be announced later on the official Twitter channel.
Arc System Works America, Inc. announced the open beta test for the acclaimed 2D fighting game BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle begins March 2 to all players on the Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Windows platforms.
The beta test will run from Thursday, March 2nd at 5 p.m. PT to Sunday, March 5th at 11 p.m. PT and will be free to download and play in advance of its full release for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows coming this spring. This free demo includes access to not only online matches, but all game modes including Tutorial, Episode Mode, Training Mode, and more, for a limited time. Players will be able to select from 53 characters total (including all previously released DLC characters).
Please note only Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Windows are eligible to participate.
Available Game Modes:
- Episode Mode: Enjoy the story
- Training Mode: Practice the controls, with a variety of training settings available to recreate situations from matches
- Network Mode: Play online with players from all over the world, in Ranked Matches, Room Matches, and more
- VS Mode: Select characters freely to face off in offline matches
- Tactics Mode: Learn the game’s unique mechanics as you play
- Survival Mode: Take down one opponent after the next
- Gallery Mode: This mode lets you view a variety of graphics
- Replay Theater: Check out match replays you’ve saved here
Additional Beta Notes:
- Online multiplayer is available without Xbox Live Gold subscription
- Network connection required to play, including offline modes
- Application and online multiplayer are available for free, customers are responsible for their network connection fees
- Saved data cannot be carried over to main game
- Contents of the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle open beta test may differ from main BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle game
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, Amazon Luna
