Blazblue Fans Brace for Potential Adi Shankar Adaptation After Nearly a Decade Without New Game Content

Blazblue has been in hibernation since 2018 when Blazblue Cross Tag Battle hit the scene, leaving fans yearning for any inkling of news. It seems that bit of yearning might be coming to a head, as Adi Shankar, the brain behind the new Devil May Cry series, recently stirred the pot by posting the Blazblue logo on his Twitter account.

Now, let’s be clear—there hasn’t been an official announcement or revelation. It was just an image snatched from Google. Yet, in the quiet world of Blazblue updates, this simple post has become the most buzzworthy happening in months. And considering the reception of Shankar’s Devil May Cry series—polarizing, if I may add—it raises a few eyebrows and maybe a few hopes among the Blazblue faithful.

For those not familiar with Blazblue, it wouldn’t be a shock. The game is quite the quiet achiever in the already niche fighting game genre. Born from the creative minds at Arc System Works, Blazblue is loved for its fast-paced combat, rich gameplay mechanics, and its distinct anime-inspired visuals. It has carved out a niche with its dedicated fan base, even as Arc System Works has lately been more involved with other popular franchises like Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball.

The potential news of an adaptation isn’t exactly doomsday on paper. Still, Shankar’s tweaks and creative interpretations with Devil May Cry have some fans feeling jittery. The thought of taking such liberties with Blazblue’s storyline is not sitting well with purists.

The reactions to Shankar’s post have been nothing short of entertaining. Notably, Majin Obama, a well-known figure in fighting game circles, cheekily suggested Shankar turn his attention to Guilty Gear Strive instead, seemingly without sincerity. Another user, cifers, raised quite a stir by dramatically likening the notion of a Blazblue adaption under Shankar’s helm to a personal catastrophe.

Sometimes leaving a game series untouched can be the kinder option. But what are your thoughts? Are you intrigued by the idea of a Blazblue adaptation, or is it the potential drama that interests you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!