BlazBlue Entropy Effect X demo out on Nintendo Switch

Today, Astrolabe announced that it has issued a demo for BlazBlue Entropy Effect X on Nintendo Switch. A gameplay preview has also come in.

The demo lets players choose from Ragna, Es, and Hibiki with access to the first three levels. However, progress will not carry over to the official release later. Those who try the demo will be eligible to receive an exclusive in-game item after BlazBlue Entropy Effect X launches.

Here’s some information about the game:

A roguelite action game set in the BlazBlue universe, featuring striking 2D visuals, stylish, fast-paced combat, and precise, responsive controls.

Command a line-up of unique characters from the renowned BlazBlue franchise and dive into an unparalleled action experience.

At a mysterious domain, known as “the Lab”, a group of elite researchers race to save a collapsing word; however, despite their efforts to date, Dr. Mercurius, head of the laboratory, still warns the world’s downfall is near.

In a last-ditch effort, the urgent *Research of Possibility* initiative seeks to collect *Shards of Possibility* – a special fragment of the world that could forestall the seemingly inevitable destruction. These shards lie within the *Sea of Possibility*, a realm between worlds, beyond the bounds of reality. Our protagonist, *Ace*, is the only being capable of diving into this sea. Guided by the elite researchers at *the Lab*, Ace descends again and again in pursuit of salvation—until strange visions take hold and his body begins to change. As Ace continues to dive, countless memories flood his mind, and the truth behind the collapsing world – and the research itself- begins to surface…

See the new BlazBlue Entropy Effect X gameplay preview below.

Gameplay Preview

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X arrives for Nintendo Switch on February 12, 2026. More news about the console can be found here.