BlazBlue: Central Fiction File Size Revealed for PS4

The digital download size for the PlayStation 4 version of BlazBlue: Central Fiction was revealed via its official PlayStation Store listing. The fighting game from developer Arc System Works requires 27.34 GB of available hard drive space for installation. For players with the standard 500 GB PS4 console, this install size represents just over five percent of the total available storage before the operating system.

Publisher Aksys Games also released a physical disc version of the game for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. This provided an alternative for players who preferred a physical copy or had limited hard drive space or slower internet connections, allowing them to avoid a lengthy download.

Expanded Roster and New Fighters

BlazBlue: Central Fiction significantly expanded the series’ roster, bringing the total number of playable fighters to 35. The game included every character from the previous installment, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, ensuring that fans of the series could continue to use their established mains.

Seven new characters made their debut in this entry, adding fresh matchups and fighting styles. The new additions to the roster were:

• Es
• Hades Izanami
• Hibiki Kohaku
• Mai Natsume
• Naoto Kurogane
• Nine the Phantom
• Susano’o

These new fighters introduced unique mechanics and story elements, contributing to the game’s position as a major chapter in the BlazBlue saga.

New Gameplay Systems

In addition to the new characters, Central Fiction introduced new core gameplay mechanics that altered the flow of matches. The first system, Active Flow, was designed to reward aggressive play. A player who consistently maintains offensive pressure enters this state, which grants increased damage output and faster regeneration of their Burst Gauge. This mechanic encouraged a more proactive and fast-paced style of combat.

The second major addition was the Exceed Accel, a powerful new attack available to characters while in the Overdrive state. By pressing all four attack buttons during Overdrive, a character could unleash a unique cinematic attack. While it immediately ended the Overdrive state, the Exceed Accel provided a guaranteed burst of damage, giving players a new strategic tool for closing out rounds.

Release Timeline

BlazBlue: Central Fiction first appeared in Japanese arcades on November 19, 2015. The console version was later released in Japan for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on October 6, 2016. The North American launch for the title was scheduled for November 1, 2016, bringing the conclusion of the Ragna the Bloodedge story arc to players in the region on both Sony consoles.