Dead Cells Free Crossover Update for BlazBlue Entropy Effect Out Now

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Dead Cells Free Crossover Update for BlazBlue Entropy Effect Out Now

Acclaimed action-packed Dead Cells gameplay and protagonist Prisoner, with over 20 signature items, finds new life in Entropy Effect form.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect x Dead Cells crossover content has been released as a free content update for players. Developers 91Act are proud to have collaborated with Motion Twin in bringing this crossover to life, to offer fans a fresh but familiar way of experiencing the celebrated 2018 roguelite Metroidvania-esque game. The Dead Cells Content Update is the second crossover for the game, adding the third new playable character this year, bringing the total to 15. More updates are planned for BlazBlue Entropy Effect on PC and on mobile globally.



The Prisoner—also known as the Beheaded—from Dead Cells slashes into BlazBlue Entropy Effect today! This crossover introduces the Prisoner as a fully playable character alongside an exclusive challenge biome, bringing the iconic fast-paced, fluid combat of Dead Cells to a brand-new stage. Players can step into the boots of the infamous homunculus, unleashing 27 weapons, skills, and mutations from the original game, in a high-octane experience at the peak of the action roguelite genre, for free.

Prisoner Update and Prototype features:

The Prisoner brings with him 27 signature weapons, skills and mutations (such as Vorpan, Symmetrical Lance, Magic Missiles and Serenade) from the original game, along with 20+ combo variants that pay tribute to other Dead Cells’ gears.
Faithful implementation of the signature fast paced combat and items from the 2018 metroidvania-inspired action-platformer roguelite,with a BlazBlue Entropy Effect twist, to rekindle fans’ muscle memory
The challenge biome draws its lore from BlazBlue Entropy Effect’s original story, while its level design adopts a Metroidvania-style map, paying homage to Dead Cells’ iconic roguevania gameplay.

Prisoner’s Escape

To access the Dead Cells crossover content, players will first have to install the latest update released today. Once installed, meet NEO from the main Hub in-game, this little robot NPC will lead you to the Prisoner’s challenge biome. Embodying the Prisoner and completing the level will allow the Prisoner to be selected for the main line and all other modes within BlazBlue Entropy Effect. Attendees of gamescom in Cologne, Germany had the chance to play a brief demo of the content update in advance of launch. Dead Cells marks the second collaboration for BlazBlue Entropy Effect after ICEY, making the Prisoner the 15th playable character added to the game, and the third added in 2025.

Release the Roguelites

BlazBlue Entropy Effect developers 91Act first revealed the crossover content during the triple-i showcase in a brief tease including the memorable soundtrack and the homunculus from Dead Cells. Dead Cells was originally released in 2018, receiving critical and commercial success followed by several post-launch DLC releases. In time for the update, BlazBlue Entropy Effect will see its deepest discounts yet — 35% off the base game and 25% off all DLC. A special Steam Bundle of both BlazBlue Entropy Effect and Dead Cells is also still available.

About BlazBlue Entropy Effect

BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a spin-off of the BlazBlue fighting series, standing proudly next to fighting game legends like Street Fighter and Guilty Gear. BlazBlue Entropy Effect takes the unique world and combines the flashy and deeply satisfying combat of the original series with a side-scrolling action adventure set within an original storyline. The game features a growing number of characters known from the main series like Hazama and Bullet, plus two playable crossover characters: ICEY and the Prisoner from Dead Cells, bringing the total to 15. The fast-paced, fluid action-roguelike has a Very Positive 94% rating of 25,000 reviews and over 1 Million Sales on Steam, while the mobile version has also enjoyed over five million downloads in China on Android and iOS. 91Act has delivered the global mobile version and other highly-requested features, with future surprises to come.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect can be purchased now on Steam, as well as in a bundle with Dead Cells. For the latest news, follow the game on X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Discord.

About BlazBlue Entropy Effect

BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a spin-off of the BlazBlue fighting series, standing proudly next to fighting game legends like Street Fighter and Guilty Gear. BlazBlue Entropy Effect takes the unique world and combines the flashy and deeply satisfying combat of the original series with a side-scrolling action adventure set within an original storyline. The game features a growing number of characters known from the main series like Hazama and Bullet, plus two playable crossover characters: ICEY and the Prisoner from Dead Cells, bringing the total to 15. The fast-paced, fluid action-roguelike has a Very Positive 94% rating of 25,000 reviews and over 1 Million Sales on Steam, while the mobile version has also enjoyed over five million downloads in China on Android and iOS. 91Act has delivered the global mobile version and other highly-requested features, with future surprises to come

BlazBlue Entropy Effect can be purchased now on Steam, as well as in a bundle with Dead Cells. For the latest news, follow the game on X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Discord.

About 91Act

Official Site for 91Act: 91act.jp/en/

91Act is a Chengdu-based development studio dedicated to crafting innovative action games. After 10 years on mobile, they channeled their love for the BlazBlue franchise and action roguelites into their first premium game: BlazBlue Entropy Effect, released in 2024 with already over 1,000,000 copies sold on Steam, and over 5,000,000 downloads on mobile in China to this day.