BlazBlue: Central Fiction Set for Native PS5 Release
Arc System Works announced a native PS5 version of its 2015 fighting game BlazBlue: Central Fiction, though no release date was given. The port will add rollback netcode with PC crossplay, four new text languages, and improved training modes. It may also include minor presentation upgrades, and existing PS4 owners could receive a free upgrade according to ambiguous social media wording.
Arc System Works has revealed that its 2015 fighting title BlazBlue: Central Fiction will receive a native PlayStation 5 edition. No launch window was shared. The release is planned to add rollback netcode, crossplay with the Steam version, four additional text languages, and expanded training options.
The studio also recently confirmed Trinity Glassfille as a new PS4 character, though her date remains unset. Its social post hints that current PS4 owners may get a free upgrade, but details are still unclear. The announcement suggests the fighter will remain supported well beyond its original decade-old debut.
The native PS5 release could help keep a decade-old fighting game active by connecting console and PC players through rollback crossplay. Competitive communities, newcomers, and existing PS4 owners may benefit if upgrade details are favorable, while improved training tools could lower barriers for learning. The lack of a date and unclear upgrade terms may temper enthusiasm, but continued support could strengthen interest in older fighting games and their long-term preservation.