BlazBlue: Central Fiction Announced for PS5, a Decade After Original Release
Arc System Works is bringing its 2015 fighting game BlazBlue: Central Fiction to PS5 as a native release, though it has not announced a launch date. The update matters to players who still play the decade-old game, adding requested online and training features that could help sustain its community.
The PS5 version is set to include rollback netcode for crossplay with the PC release, four additional text languages and improved training modes. Arc System Works has also announced a new PS4 character, Trinity Glassfille, but has not confirmed when either the character or PS5 version will arrive. The company’s American social media post suggests existing PS4 owners may receive a free upgrade, with details to come.
- BlazBlue: Central Fiction is coming natively to PS5.
- The port adds PC crossplay, four languages and improved training.
- Dates and upgrade details have not been confirmed.
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BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a one-on-one fighting game made by Japanese studio Arc System Works. Players choose from a large cast of characters and compete using distinct attacks and abilities; the game first came out in 2015.
The PlayStation 5 version is part of a series that has also been played on PS4 and PC. Online play lets people compete over the internet, while training modes help players practise moves and combinations.
Arc System Works makes the game and decides which platforms and features it supports. The changes matter to people who still play Central Fiction, as they may affect online matches, practice and access for players using different systems.