BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II is a 2D fighting game and the enhanced version of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift. It features all the console exclusive characters, numerous balance changes, and other cosmetic changes such as a new announcer. Continuum Shift II was released as a free downloadable update for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift. The PlayStation Portable and Nintendo 3DS ports of the game include all the characters released as downloadable content with possible new story elements for them, a new mode called "Abyss", and balance tweaks as well.