Arc System Works and PQube have today announced that BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend will be winging its way to PlayStation 3s and PS Vitas all over Europe later this month to coincide with the EU release of Sony's handheld, bringing with it a host of new features and content.

Representing the "ultimate version" of the 2D fighting franchise, BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend adds the following to the game:

• Brand new character, Relius Clover.
• All DLC characters, Makoto Nanaya, Valkenhayn R Hellsing and Platinum the Trinity, as well as previously unlock-only Mu12, available from the offset.
• The original ‘Calamity Trigger’ story re-mastered, allowing new players to experience the epic saga from the very beginning.
• All-new stories and scenarios – taking the total amount to 23 individual tales to play through.
• Brand new Unlimited Mars Mode and improved Abyss Mode.
• All-new team battles for an even better, and more competitive, online experience.
• BlazBlue’s renowned tutorials and challenge modes to help improve the skill of both new players and BlazBlue veterans.

There'll be both a standard version and an EU-exclusive Limited Edition of BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend coming to Europe for PS3 and PS Vita on February 22nd, 2012. Check out the trailer below.