Azur Lane: Crosswave

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About Azur Lane: Crosswave Step into a vibrant universe where legendary warships take on human forms, and experience their epic clashes like never before in Azur Lane: Crosswave . This 3D reimagining of the acclaimed mobile title harnesses the power of Unreal Engine to transform the beloved 2D shooter into a dynamic, cel-shaded anime adventure.

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Developer:
Idea Factory
Publisher:
Compile Heart
Engine:
Unreal Engine 4
Release date:
13 February 2020
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (1147)

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Description

About Azur Lane: Crosswave

Step into a vibrant universe where legendary warships take on human forms, and experience their epic clashes like never before in Azur Lane: Crosswave. This 3D reimagining of the acclaimed mobile title harnesses the power of Unreal Engine to transform the beloved 2D shooter into a dynamic, cel-shaded anime adventure. Each character bursts to life with meticulously crafted 3D designs that honor the original artistry, immersing fans in a visually stunning tactical battleship world.

About Azur Lane

Debuted in 2017 by Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi, Azur Lane quickly became a global phenomenon as a side-scrolling shooter on iOS and Android. Published worldwide by Yostar, the game fuses strategic combat with charming character designs, set in a universe where anthropomorphized warships from various navies wage battles in real-time combat. Its unique blend of action and anime aesthetics captured the hearts of players around the world.

Story

Explore the world of the Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Iron Blood, and Sakura Empire—four mighty naval powers bound by cooperation and rivalry. As fleets engage in routine drills, an unexpected directive reshapes the status quo: a large-scale Joint Military Exercise is suddenly announced. Selected cadets from each nation are thrust into intense preparation, striving to prove their strength. Yet behind this grand event looms a mystery—what forces truly orchestrated this gathering, and what hidden agendas lie beneath the surface?

Key Features

Reborn in 3D Glory – The classic side-scrolling action of Azur Lane evolves on Steam into a full 3D cel-shaded experience, powered by Unreal Engine. Command over 25 playable characters with more than 30 support companions at your disposal. Step into the fray with two exclusive newcomers—Shimakaze and Suruga—now fully playable and ready to join your fleet.

Four Distinct Game Modes – Dive into diverse gameplay with Story Mode, where you’ll follow the journey of Shimakaze and Suruga across seven thrilling chapters. Test your might in Extreme Battle Mode, facing over 100 relentless enemy fleets for rare rewards. Capture unforgettable moments in Photo Mode, adjusting poses, expressions, camera angles, and backdrops to craft the perfect scene. Uncover deeper lore in Episode Mode, featuring more than 50 character-centric side stories that enrich the world and its heroines.

Customize & Command – Strengthen your fleet by equipping powerful gear looted from victorious battles or created in Akashi’s Laboratory. Exchange blueprints, refine materials, and craft high-tier equipment to elevate your performance. Strategically arrange your fleet to unlock unique Fleet Effects—special stat-boosting abilities that can turn the tide of battle.

Take Direct Control – For the first time, take the helm and actively aim and fire in real-time combat. Depending on each character’s role, launch torpedoes, deploy aircraft, activate defensive shields, or dash to evade devastating attacks. Unleash powerful special abilities unique to each heroine and dominate the battlefield with precision and flair.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 64bit (DirectX 11 equivalent)
Processor:
Intel CPU Core-I5 3.2GHz or above
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti or AMD R7 260X equivalent
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
4 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card
Additional Notes:
Optimal 4k performance may require better than Recommended System Requirements

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64bit (DirectX 11 equivalent)
Processor:
Intel CPU Core i7 3770 or above
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce GTX 970 or AMD RX 560 2GB equivalent
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
4 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card
Additional Notes:
Optimal 4k performance may require better than Recommended System Requirements

User reviews

Celadon
Recommended | 27 Jun 2025
66.0h played

As a big fan of the mobile game (been playing since 2019), I had relatively high hopes for Azur Lane Crosswave at release, and through playing it here and there over the years, I've come to find the game to be not as

Helpful: 16
Xdreigor
Recommended | 30 Sept 2025
23.1h played

Azur Lane: Crosswave is a console spin-off of the mobile gacha game, built as a hybrid between a light 3D action shooter and a visual novel, but mostly the latter. It’s mainly aimed at fans of the series—if you like the

Helpful: 13
McTeddy
Not recommended | 14 Dec 2025
9.0h played

This is one of those games that I'm afraid my words won't properly convey my feelings. In truth, I like this game, it did what I hoped it'd do when I bought it, and I'll likely even finish the story. I wanted to say all

Helpful: 15
Barbossa
Recommended | 21 Feb 2026
2.8h played

Azur Lane: Crosswave is a single-player 3D action spin-off that takes the franchise’s shipgirl cast and turns them into an arcade-style naval shooter. Instead of the mobile game’s management-heavy structure, it focuses

Helpful: 9
SparkyH9
Recommended | 09 Feb 2025
58.2h played

The story is fun, the gameplay is simple but does not get THAT old because the game is not too long for it to get old. The DLC stories are fun as well, But beware! Getting 100% is a grind, even if it doesen't seem like

Helpful: 2
Henry
Recommended | 18 Apr 2025
29.4h played

First Azur Lane game I played. In general I can say I like it. I normally hate VN's but I read through this one so far (Main Story plot) It's ok, worth getting on sale, Anime is cute and resembles the game a lot. Needs

Helpful: 2