Hello, everyone. I'm Michael Jiang, the producer of BlazBlue Entropy Effect.
The Steam Early Access phase of BlazBlue Entropy Effect, which commenced in August 2023, has been an incredible success. We have received a tremendous amount of valuable feedback from real users, allowing us to iterate, update, and gather feedback again and again. This iterative process has fostered a remarkable connection between developers and users, resulting in a wonderful resonance.
Global players have provided extensive support, offering various improvement suggestions and bug reports, and we also have received invaluable assistance in English and Japanese localization. With each version update and added content, our recent Steam rating has elevated from "Very Positive" to "Overwhelmingly Positive"!
Reaching the milestone of "Overwhelmingly Positive" during the Steam Early Access has bolstered our development team's confidence. We are determined to continually enhance the game and collaborate closely with players to refine it to an even more ideal state. Now, our goal is within reach.
We are thrilled to announce that the official PC version of BlazBlue Entropy Effect will be released on January 31, 2024. This game, which embodies the shared passion and creativity of developers and the player community, will be presented to you in its full form.
Thank you for your unwavering support in 2023, and let's continue to Fight for Game in 2024!
Hello, everyone! I'm Hasegawa, the executive producer at 91Act.
As the representative of 91Act's Japan Office, I have been dedicated to the development of BlazBlue Entropy Effect (hereafter "BBEE") alongside our talented development team.
Since the Early Access launch in August 2023, we have received valuable feedback from all of you, allowing us to implement several updates for BBEE.
At BitSummit, held in July 2023, we made our debut, where I had the privilege of managing 91Act's booth.
During the event, we had the pleasure of engaging in meaningful communications with visitors from around the world. Through their on-site gameplay trials and the feedback they provided for BBEE, we received a positive response from the market.
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Hello, everyone! I'm Hasegawa, the executive producer at 91Act.
As the representative of 91Act's Japan Office, I have been dedicated to the development of BlazBlue Entropy Effect (hereafter "BBEE") alongside our talented development team.
Since the Early Access launch in August 2023, we have received valuable feedback from all of you, allowing us to implement several updates for BBEE.
At BitSummit, held in July 2023, we made our debut, where I had the privilege of managing 91Act's booth.
During the event, we had the pleasure of engaging in meaningful communications with visitors from around the world. Through their on-site gameplay trials and the feedback they provided for BBEE, we received a positive response from the market.
It feels like it was just yesterday.
How to effectively present BBEE's finely polished game system and captivating graphics? Would players enjoy our unique "Roguelite × True Action" mechanism? These were the challenges we faced at that time.
However, as we witnessed the enjoyment BBEE brought to players, our initial apprehension gradually faded away. It bolstered our confidence that BBEE was prepared to enter the market.
Meanwhile, more hurdles were presented to us.
We recognized the need for improvements in UI/UX design and also acknowledged the importance of accurate localization and the incorporation of voice-acting. Throughout the Early Access phase, we have dedicated ourselves to addressing these challenges step by step, relying on invaluable feedback and encouragement from players worldwide.
After several small updates and two major ones, we are delighted to share that 95% of the reviews we have received in the last 30 days are "Overwhelmingly Positive." Additionally, we proudly won four Gold Awards at NYX Game Awards 2023 as an innovative action game.
These achievements stand as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our team, as well as that of our players.
As 91Act approaches its momentous 10th anniversary since its establishment and the release of its first game, "BLAZBLUE REVOLUTION REBURNING," we are filled with excitement and gratitude. During the Early Access phase, the game has continuously evolved with the invaluable assistance of our dedicated community.
Now, we are thrilled to announce that in the official version, new characters will be introduced, accompanied by English and Japanese voice-acting, further enhancing the immersive experience.
On this special occasion of 91Act's 10th anniversary, we will present BBEE with the utmost sincerity. Please join us in eagerly anticipating the forthcoming release, as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.
In the next column entry, I will delve into the global challenges that BBEE has encountered and the concerted efforts we have undertaken to address them.
[Jin Hasegawa]
Jin Hasegawa has an extensive background in the gaming industry, having worked on the overall design of notable fighting games like Ninja Master's: Haō Ninpō Chō and Beast Busters: Second Nightmare since the Neo Geo generation in 1995. During his tenure at TECMO (now KOEI TECMO), he held key roles in character design, art direction, and project management for renowned series such as Kagero and FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. Hasegawa's contributions extended further as he served as the second general manager of Team NINJA.
With a wealth of experience, Hasegawa participated in the development of various action games as the head producer of Ninja Gaiden II DLC and Ninja Gaiden Σ2. Following his roles as a producer and executive director/vice president of development at Kadokawa Games, Hasegawa assumed the position of representative at 91Act.
As a game producer with a background in art, Hasegawa excels in combining visual effects and action elements during development. Notable titles that showcase his expertise include the Kagero series, FATAL FRAME series, Dead or Alive -Online-, and √Letter.