Starward, a 2v2 mecha girl combat game, launched a major collaboration event with the renowned Japanese IP Black Rock Shooter on April 16th. Players can claim the collab character Black Rock Shooter by completing in-game event tasks.
Fans of the Black Rock Shooter franchise are well aware of this iconic mecha maiden. Defined by her sleek, aloof charisma and dual-wield combat style, her core traits align perfectly with the core gameplay and thematic essence of Starward.
In this collaboration, Black Rock Shooter joins the roster as a 2.5-cost mid-range core character, faithfully retaining her original IP design. She can fluidly switch combat stances between her blade and the hybrid weapon “Rock Cannon”, balancing outstanding mobility and combat prowess.
In Bombardment Mode, she wields enhanced ranged firearms with an extended red lock range, enabling precise long-distance strikes. In Combat Mode, her melee capabilities are amplified alongside drastically improved mobility, allowing her to close in on foes swiftly and unleash relentless combos. This seamless toggle between two distinct forms perfectly embodies her overpowered persona from the original series.
Black Rock Shooter officially arrived in the game’s limited collaboration gacha pool on April 16. You can unlock this highly popular character by completing designated tasks or recruiting her, and experience her distinctive combat style firsthand.
Furthermore, the surprises of this collaboration do not end here. As Black Rock Shooter’s closest companion in the original IP, Dead Master will also be added to the collaboration gacha in a future update. Stay tuned to our official channels and don’t miss out on this special collab content.
We interviewed Zongzi, the game designer behind Starward, to uncover the story behind this crossover collaboration.
“ We’ve been preparing for this collaboration for a long time, and it all started with overwhelming player anticipation. A large portion of our community are huge fans of the Black Rock Shooter IP. Furthermore, her dual-weapon design fits perfectly with our gameplay framework. Imagine the cold, stoic beauty Black Rock Shooter stepping into the world of Starward — it makes for an incredibly compelling crossover. This has always been our core philosophy: listening to our players, staying connected with the community, and creating content they truly love.”
This mindset has driven Starward since its inception. Every character in the game features a unique visual design and distinct skill strengths. The best way to enjoy Starward is to pick your favorite mecha maiden and experience boundless freedom in thrilling 2v2 battles.
Lastly, Zongzi added, “We will continue to partner with more iconic IPs in the future to bring players brand-new and refreshing experiences.”
Starward is now officially available on Xbox platforms for free. You can obtain the collab character Black Rock Shooter by completing in-game tasks or pulling from the limited collaboration gacha. This cross-dimensional crossover will deliver an unprecedented mecha combat experience and let you discover the unique charm of Starward.
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Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. In Starward, players can control mecha girls with distinct personalities and different combat styles, and experience three-dimensional combat experiences beyond the ground.
Classic GVG-like Gameplay
Starward faithfully recreates the GVG gameplay that has been popular in Japanese arcade halls for over a decade. It includes actions such as Beam Rifle, Machine Gun, Charge Shoot, fighting, blocking, stepping, dashing, allowing you to quickly showcase your skill level.
The Starward experience spans across three distinct game modes featuring 2V2, 1V1 and Arcade gameplay. PvP is the main, featuring fast-paced battles lasting about 3 minutes per match.
Mecha Girls VERSUS
All characters are mecha girls, skilled in close-range fighting or long-range shooting. You can choose characters like Aliz, SkySaber, XiaoLing to play as vanguards; or characters like Elfin, Cavalry, Hikari to play as rearguards.
Each character has its unique design, such as Chinese style, elves, witches, fully armed mecha girls, and more.
The COST System
The character’s combat power “COST” is divided into four categories: 3.0/2.5/2.0/1.5. You need to allocate the “COST” of the team to achieve the most reasonable configuration.
