Arcade Mode

In Arcade Mode, the player must fight through a set of 10 computer-controlled opponents, with the final boss being in his/her unlimited form. Each characters Arcade Mode uncovers a little of their own story in the BlazBlue universe. If another controller is attached to the console, the player on Arcade Mode can be challenged by another player in the middle of the current fight. Arcade Mode can also be played while waiting for a match in Online play. If someone connects to the session, the player will be sent to the character selection screen. When the match is over, the players will return to Arcade game on the character they left off at.

Most characters fight Unlimited Hazama at the end, however certain characters may face someone else. Hazama himself will fight Unlimited Ragna, while Mu-12 will fight Unlimited Hakumen.

Certain characters appear at specific spots during arcade mode, rather than being randomly chosen or not picked at all. For example, Hazama will always fight Noel, Lambda, Hakumen, and Ragna and specific points in Arcade Mode.

Calamity Trigger

 * Dante – Beat this mode on Hell difficulty.
 * Welcome to the Azure Nightmare – Defeat Unlimited Ragna, and obtain the power of darkness. (also available to obtain in Score Attack Mode)
 * Victory Is An Illusion – Defeat Unlimited Rachel. (also available to obtain in Score Attack Mode)

Continuum Shift

 * Hell Yes – Complete this mode on Hell difficulty setting.
 * Tall, Dark, and Handsome – Defeat Unlimited Ragna in this mode. (also available to obtain in Score Attack Mode)
 * Well, It's Something to Do… – Defeat Unlimited Hazama in this mode. (also available to obtain in Score Attack Mode)

Continuum Shift Extend

 * Time to Hit the Arcades – Finish this mode.
 * Murakumo… AWAKEN! – Defeat the secret boss in this mode.

Chronophantasma

 * Who's Got Next – Finished Arcade mode.
 * Black Suits Men Best – Finished Arcade Mode using Kagura.
 * Susanuh-uh – Finished Arcade mode with Terumi. (DLC)
 * Took You Long Enough – Finished Arcade mode with Kokonoe. (DLC)