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BlazBlue Centralfiction

Fast 2D anime fighter with highly distinct character mechanics

Arc System Works · Released Apr 25, 2017

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Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 10K
Recent reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 104 in 30 days
Players
313
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jun 2, 2023
Minimum PC
HD3700
4 GB RAM · 18 GB disk
Full requirements

What is BlazBlue Centralfiction?

A high-speed 2D fighting game with 35 anime-styled characters. You battle in single-player, local, or online matches, alongside a visual novel story that closes this chapter of the series.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast, mechanically deep 2D combat
  • +you want many fighters with sharply different playstyles
  • +you value both local and online competitive matches

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slow, grounded fighting with limited air movement
  • −you want simple controls shared across every character
  • −you expect casual online matches against other beginners

What players say

94% of 10,352 reviews are positive · 97% of 104 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat depth, sprite art, and soundtrack. The most common complaint is a harsh online learning environment where newcomers often face highly experienced opponents; some also criticize matchmaking and character balance.

Players over time

▼ -25% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 442 players on Oct 11, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026313
Nov 6, 2026248
Nov 5, 2026216
Nov 4, 2026246
Nov 3, 2026229
Nov 2, 2026227
Nov 1, 2026292
Oct 31, 2026303
Oct 30, 2026268
Oct 29, 2026233
Oct 28, 2026253
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Oct 26, 2026275
Oct 25, 2026358
Oct 24, 2026351
Oct 23, 2026312
Oct 22, 2026273
Oct 21, 2026325
Oct 20, 2026340
Oct 19, 2026386
Oct 18, 2026408
Oct 17, 2026390
Oct 16, 2026387
Oct 15, 2026379
Oct 14, 2026308
Oct 13, 2026392
Oct 12, 2026398
Oct 11, 2026442
Oct 10, 2026343
Oct 9, 2026325
Oct 8, 2026372
Oct 7, 2026274
Oct 6, 2026303
Oct 5, 2026329
Oct 4, 2026406
Oct 3, 2026351
Oct 2, 2026300
Oct 1, 2026203
Sep 30, 2026214
Sep 29, 2026240
Sep 28, 2026227
Sep 27, 2026263
Sep 26, 2026314
Sep 25, 2026276
Sep 24, 2026207
Sep 23, 2026170
Sep 23, 2026245
Sep 22, 2026216
Sep 21, 2026238

How many players finish BlazBlue Centralfiction?

6.2% of Steam players have unlocked «And on that bombshell...», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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BlazBlue Centralfiction system requirements

Minimum: HD3700, 4 GB RAM, 18 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1
Processor
Intel Core i5 / i7
Graphics
nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or better / AMD Radeon HD3700 / nVidia GeForce GT 650 (Windows 8.1)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
18 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does BlazBlue Centralfiction have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does BlazBlue Centralfiction run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
48
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does BlazBlue Centralfiction use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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