Azur Lane: Crosswave on Nintendo Switch includes several updates and DLC packs that expand the roster and story content beyond the initial release. Update & Version Requirements
Each pack adds a playable ship, three support ships, and a dedicated story mode: Adds French Destroyer + support ships. Adds Royal Navy Light Cruiser + support ships. Adds Iron Blood Heavy Cruiser + support ships. Le Bœuf (St. Louis): Adds Eagle Union Light Cruiser + support ships. Adds Sardegna Empire Battleship + support ships. 🛠️ Technical Specifications (NSP/XCI)
Azur Lane: Crosswave on Nintendo Switch, the most significant "new" updates focus on content that was previously paid DLC on other platforms, now integrated into the base game for the Switch version, alongside standalone character episodes available on the Nintendo eShop Core Switch Updates & Version Content
Quality of Life Improvements
- Characters: "Black Heart" (Noire) and "White Heart" (Blanc).
- New Feature: A bonus wave-based survival mode called "Gamindustri Gauntlet."
- Why it’s considered "New": This pack was released 14 months after the base Switch version launched, surprising the community.
who were originally DLC on other platforms, though they may require separate activation or come bundled depending on your region's edition.
- New Playable Characters: Recent DLC packs have added fan-favorites and crossover characters. Each new ship girl comes with her own unique rigging, skills, and visual designs, often featuring new event CG artwork.
- Story Expansions: Beyond characters, new story chapters explore side narratives involving the Sakura Empire and Iron Blood factions.
- Extreme Battle Mode: For players who have maxed out their levels, the new Extreme Battle DLC offers high-difficulty challenges that require optimized gear and teamwork.