Torrance, Calif. — April 23, 2020 — Aksys Games announced today that fan-favorite anime fighter BlazBlue: Central Fiction is making its return for a limited time and in a very limited quantity at the Aksys Store and select retailers. Fans and newcomers will have a chance to grab their very own physical copy of the legendary game on the PlayStation®4 system while supplies last. Developed by Arc System Works, the fourth entry in the storied BlazBlue franchise has been a featured title at EVO and is a perennial favorite at fighting game tournaments worldwide.

World Serpent Championship, the first major global online BlazBlue: Central Fiction tournament, is taking place this weekend, from April 24^th through the 26^th with proceeds going to GlobalGiving in support of their fight against COVID-19. Visit https://smash.gg/tournament/world-serpent-championship/ for more details.

Like a well-timed 2D punch, BlazBlue: Central Fiction bashes massive amounts of content and innovation into one slick title that hits hard and keeps the pummeling steady! Set after the events of BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Central Fiction introduces the playable appearances of Hibiki Kohaku, Naoto Kurogane, Nine the Phantom, Hades Izanami, Es, Susanoo, Mai Natsume and Jubei, and is the final chapter of Ragna’s story that began in Calamity Trigger. Choose from over 33 unimaginable fighters and prepare yourself for an immersive story, unique characters, levels, modes, system mechanics and more as you battle for 2D supremacy!

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB, and is available for $29.99. For more information, visit store.aksysgames.com.