Azur Lane is taking a detour as HMS Anson’s grand entrance has been put on ice. The game’s official Japanese Twitter account announced that they’re hitting the brakes on Azur Lane Anson due to ‘various circumstances.’ Want to know what circumstance they’re talking about? Let’s dive into the details.
It’s An ‘Uh Oh!’ Moment
Well, it all started with the character reveal tweet. Just yesterday, the Japanese X (Twitter) account introduced Anson, a flashy new King George V Class battleship. But she didn’t exactly match her sisters’ sophisticated style.
Players weren’t quite thrilled about Azur Lane Anson’s look and called out the odd design choices. Some of them even questioned if Azur Lane’s promise that the Azur Promilia project wouldn’t impact the game was actually true. Promilia is an upcoming game by the Azur Lane team, which you can learn more about here.
Azur Lane and its devs, Manjuu Games, have a reputation for keeping their ship designs on point. So, what went wrong with Azur Lane Anson? Usually, she’d strut in with a mature vibe and don a red outfit. But her splash art rolled out showing her looking way younger and wearing blue, which left players confused.
Within minutes of the fan outcry, team Azur swung into damage control mode. They pulled Azur Lane Anson’s intro tweet and the flashy banners featuring her off the web. They instead dropped an apology mentioning the pause on the character release.
How Often Does This Happen?
In the case of Azure Lane? Never! It’s the first time since the game’s launch in 2017 that a character’s debut has been delayed over design complaints. In the past, there were hiccups like HMS Manchester sporting the incorrect crest and a Peter Strasser skin not measuring up. But those were quick fixes. This time around, players aren’t just asking for a tweak; they want a complete redo.
So, let’s hope Azur Lane Anson drops soon with a superb and more apt look. Meanwhile, you can grab the game from the Google Play Store, if you haven’t played it already.
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