BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X adds Naoto Kurogane - Gematsu

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X adds Naoto Kurogane as a playable character, bringing high-speed, close-range combat to the side-scrolling roguelite from publisher Astrolabe Games and developer 91Act. In the new gameplay trailer, Naoto punches, kicks, and slashes through the Sea of Possibility, forging weapons from his own blood and chaining dash- and charge-empowered strikes.

Highlights

• Playstyle: Close-quarters specialist who transforms blood into versatile weapons
• Advanced mechanics: All attacks can be enhanced via dashes and charged inputs
• Potential system: Unlock an empowered state that dramatically boosts combat capability
• Skill ceiling: Easy to pick up thanks to speed and reach; deep mastery through rhythmic inputs and powerful combos
• Roster: Join fan-favorite BlazBlue characters in an all-new, original scenario
• Trailer: Naoto Kurogane gameplay trailer available in English and Japanese

Release and platforms

• Release date: February 12, 2026
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch
• Genre: Side-scrolling roguelite action

Get ready to master Naoto’s signature techniques and carve a path through the Sea of Possibility in BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X.

Source: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/blazblue-entropy-effect-x-adds-naoto-kurogane