

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is an exceptional Action/Fighting that raises the bar for the genre.
91
Verdict
94%
Steam
86
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 12K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (86/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a 2D fighting game developed by Arc System Works. It is the fourth game to the BlazBlue series, and is set after the events of BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma. The game adds Naoto Kurogane and Hibiki Kohaku as playable characters. BlazBlue: Central Fiction marks the conclusion of the story surrounding protagonist Ragna the Bloodedge.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
● REC
[Training] Used the key record / playback feature.
50.1%
unlocked
Why does it feel so homey?
[Network] Won "My room" match.
35.8%
unlocked
Arrrrcade!
[Arcade] Completed the arcade mode.
28.4%
unlocked
Favorite Color!
[Item Shop] Purchased additional character colors.
28.3%
unlocked
Hang in there, partner
[VS] Won with difficulty set to Normal or higher.
26.7%
unlocked
You can create "cute"
[Network] Changed your icon, plate, title, lobby character, and accessories.
26.5%
unlocked
Master's Before and After
[Network] Customized your own room.
21.6%
unlocked
The Beginning of the end
[Story] Completed episode 1.
19.3%
unlocked
Fighting Game Academy
[Tutorial] Played through a character's strategy guide.
14.4%
unlocked
Between you and me...
[Item Shop] Played back a single location test voice.
13.6%
unlocked
June 2023 Bug fix patch
This patch fixes an issue that prevented Jubei users to upload their results onto the leaderboard.
Emergency patch (22/07/19)
We have released a patch for the Steam version "BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION" to resolve a vulnerability in the game system. Please update your game to the
Introducing ROLLBACK NETCODE!! (Full Patch notes)
We have now officially implemented rollback netcode to the game's infrastructure, accommodating high quality online netplay environment for the game!
Server maintenance on 31st Jan, 2100h ~ 2359h PST
We will be conducting a server maintenance to prepare for the upcoming official update for Steam BBCF. During maintenance, all online modes will be un
Rollback netcode to be implemented officially on Feb 1st, 0000h PST!
We will be implementing the rollback netcode and other various upgrades to the main game, on: Feb 1st, 0000h PST! As such, the public test will cease
Updated 1d ago
● REC
[Training] Used the key record / playback feature.
50.1%
unlocked
Why does it feel so homey?
[Network] Won "My room" match.
35.8%
unlocked
Arrrrcade!
[Arcade] Completed the arcade mode.
28.4%
unlocked
Favorite Color!
[Item Shop] Purchased additional character colors.
28.3%
unlocked
Hang in there, partner
[VS] Won with difficulty set to Normal or higher.
26.7%
unlocked
You can create "cute"
[Network] Changed your icon, plate, title, lobby character, and accessories.
26.5%
unlocked
Master's Before and After
[Network] Customized your own room.
21.6%
unlocked
The Beginning of the end
[Story] Completed episode 1.
19.3%
unlocked
Fighting Game Academy
[Tutorial] Played through a character's strategy guide.
14.4%
unlocked
Between you and me...
[Item Shop] Played back a single location test voice.
13.6%
unlocked
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