Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 coming to PS5, PS4 on December 15 alongside ‘Epilogue ATEMS’ update

PlayStation 5 version supports 120 frames per second gameplay.

Inti Creates will release Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 15 alongside the “Epilogue ATEMS” update, the developer announced. The PlayStation versions will include all previously released updates. The PlayStation 5 version, which is a free upgrade from the PlayStation 4 version, will also support 120 frames per second gameplay.

In Japan and Asia, the PlayStation 4 version will also be available in a physical standard edition for 5,280 yen and limited edition for 9,980 yen. The latter includes a full color art book, two-disc soundtrack CD, and acrylic key chain.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is currently available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Switch, and is coming to PC via Steam this winter.

Get the latest details below.

■ About Azure Striker Gunvolt 3

The Gunvolt series began in 2014 with the digital-exclusive 3DS game Azure Striker Gunvolt. In 2016, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 continued the story of hero Gunvolt alongside his rival Copen. And now, in 2022, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 finally picks up where 2 left off as an official sequel.
New protagonist Kirin fights alongside Gunvolt, allowing players to switch characters on the fly, adding a new element to the series’ high-speed 2D action gameplay. Familiar faces will return as “Image Pulses,” a new system that allows players to use characters from Gunvolt’s past in combat with over 150 varieties available!
Thanks to the cooperation of Keiji Inafune (LEVEL5 comcept CCO), series executive producer / action supervisor, Inti Creates has evolved Azure Striker Gunvolt 3‘s action to exceed the expectations of modern players on today’s gaming platforms.
■ Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Coming to PlayStation on December 15
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 will be coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles on December 15th! The PlayStation 4 version will support upgrading the the PlayStation 5 version featuring fluid 120 frames per second gameplay.
Both versions will launch with all currently planned content updates for the game, featuring new bosses, game modes, and an extended story with the new “Epilogue ATEMS.”
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Editions: Download only
Digital Price: $29.99
ESRB Rating: T for Teen
■ Introducing Zed-Omega and “Epilogue ATEMS”
Leader of the mysterious ATEMS organization, Zed-Omega (voiced by Casey Mongillo) controls the infinite power of the sun with his Septima “Golden Trillion.” An upcoming update to Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 will add a new story mode, “Epilogue ATEMS,” starring Zed-Omega himself.
“Epilogue ATEMS” will feature Zed-Omega as a brand-new playable character, complete with new story content taking place after the events of the main Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 story. See a new side of ATEMS in this extensive story updating, included in the PlayStation release and coming free to other platforms!
■ New Downloadable Content Pack: “EX Image Pulses Elise & Asroc”
A new downloadable content pack bringing 11 new Image Pulses to Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 will be available on September 2!
This pack features four Skill Image Pulses each of both Azure Striker Gunvolt 1‘s Elise and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2‘s Asroc, as well as three new Passive Image Pulses to change up your gameplay! Get this downloadable content pack to add all 11 Image Pulses to the available ones in game.
As a special promotion of the Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Update Campaign, the downloadable content pack will be available completely free for two weeks following release! Download during the promotion to keep the downloadable content forever!