Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced gets new mode in free update

Japanese developer Inti Creates has announced and released a new update for Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced.

The new update, available now, adds a “CONNECT iX” mode that brings Copen from Luminous Avenger iX 2 to Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 as a playable character.

Here’s a rundown on the new details, plus a trailer:

CONNECT iX Brings Copen to Gunvolt 3 for the First Time

One hero CONNECTS across the borderline. A new mode, “CONNECT iX (Speedrun)” has been added to Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. In CONNECT iX, players will control Copen from Luminous Avenger iX 2 as he speeds through 5 stages and bosses, attempting to get the highest score in the shortest time.

Use the Bullit Dash to speed through the air, lock onto enemies and take them down

The 7 EX Weapons (Lola’s special equipment) from iX 2 to unlock new strategies!

Enter Overdrive mode when your Kudos are high enough. Copen will power up, Lola will transform and support you with her song

(Keep gaining Kudos and she might transform into something new…)

Credits dropped by enemies can activate Lola’s Healing skill. Save them up for tough encounters

Master this customized Copen in CONNECT iX (Speedrun) to achieve higher and higher scores!

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced

The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers, “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022) together in one release, complete with all DLC.

The Gunvolt series boasts a rich story, played out with real-time dialog during missions, and a vast catalog of music, with over 37 songs performed by the games’ characters.

This special Trilogy also comes with exclusive features: action revisions from the series director, revised voices and songs, and formerly Japan-exclusive voiced stories included in the game. This collection is the complete and definitive way to experience the acclaimed 2D action trilogy