Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 1.1.0 update incoming, adds Kirin XX and D-nizer Mode

Inti Creates has revealed that a new 1.1.0 update will be released for Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 worldwide on August 25, which adds Kirin XX as a new playable character and D-nizer Mode. Additionally, there’ll be more updates to come over the next five months.

As for the Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 1.1.0 update, here’s what’s included:

Kirin XX

The Battle Priestess has experienced conflicts on multiple worlds, awakening her to new skills. She can use a variety of familiar abilities, but cannot receive the effects of Passive Image Pulses.

To unlock: Clear the game and see the true ending. Afterwards, a new option will appear before missions, “XX Trigger.”

Kirin XX’s Skills

– Talisman Storm: Released from the shackles of the Talisman Gauge, Kirin XX can throw 3 talismans in a spread shot.
– Talisman Storm –Final-: Kirin XX can charge her talismans to throw a total of 5 at once. The charge time is slightly long.
– Rakshasa Cleave: Kirin XX’s air attack is a spinning sword technique. Its attack power is low, but it can hit multiple times.
– Merciful Beheading: When landing after using Rapid Ressen Slash, blades spring forth from the ground.
– Starlight Prayer: Turn the talismans thrown with Talisman Storm -Final- into clones that fly at enemies.
– Warden Flash: Counter attack any enemy that touches Kirin XX the moment she assumes her reload stance.
– 88th Rite – Pale Mist Refined: Kirin XX dashes around the area at high speed, leaving behind streaks of light as she cuts through enemies with her ultimate attack.

D-nizer Mode

The Azure Striker at full power! Conquer every stage back-to-back using only GV!

D-nizer Mode tasks you with playing as a special version of GV to see how far you can make it in a highly challenging survival mode. In this mode, GV plays similarly to playing the main story with the Passive Image Pulse “Primal Dragon” GUNVOLT equipped. It’s strongly recommended that you practice by using this Image Pulse in each stage before tackling D-nizer Mode.

After clearing a certain condition, D-nizer Mode will become available from the title screen.

Your time limit is the Fetters Gauge, which ticks down over time and whenever you use your skills or Prevasion. Defeat enemies with a flourish to restore your Gauge and see how far you can make it!

Kirin is not available in D-nizer Mode. In exchange, you’ll be able to ‘D-nize’ (Primal Dragonize) under certain conditions. It takes time to D-nize, you won’t be able to use it in a pinch. Plan your strategy accordingly!

D-nized GV is just a strong as he is in the main story. However, using this power will increase a counter in the bottom right of the screen. When the counter hits 100%, it’s game over.

You’ll earn credits by playing D-nizer Mode, allowing you to purchase special abilities. Some of these are very strong, so make the most of them and aim to clear all the stages!

A trailer showing off Kirin XX and D-nizer Mode for Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 can be found below.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 will ultimately be getting five free content updates, along with a new DLC pack around the same time with a two-week free download campaign. We have the full schedule of patches below.

Update Roadmap
・August 25th 2022 — New playable character “Kirin XX,” new mode “D-nizer Mode,” and more
・Late September 2022 — New boss, new mode “Trial Mode,” and more
・Late October 2022 — New boss and more
・Late November 2022 — New boss and more
・December 2022 — Additional story “Epilogue ATEMS,” online scoreboard, and more

Source: Inti Creates PR