Publisher Arc System Works and developer French-Bread have announced the sequel to the fighting game Under Night In-Birth, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes. The game will launch in early 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It will be the first title to include rollback netcode, and will have support for the English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, and Spanish languages. An announcement trailer was also released. Additionally, the game is currently playable to EVO 2023 attendants at the Arc System Works booth which will run from August 4 to 6.
The game’s details via the publisher:
After 10 years of operation, the seventh title in the series is the first to affix a number! With completely redesigned visuals, a new tale of Night is depicted. Even more playable characters to be added!
The first in the series to include rollback netcode, prepare for blistering online matches. New moves and new battle systems have been added to further evolve the battle. Experience high-octane battles with ultra high definition pixel graphics.
The tale of the Hollow Night is about to reach its climax…!
Details on the latest game Under Night game, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
The Hollow Night
Since time immemorial, the organization “Night Blade” has acted as guardians in what is known as the “Hollow Night”. While resting from her eternal labors in a nondescript town that the Princess of the Night Blade, Linne, meets a young boy named Hyde, who is in possession of the fabled sword of destiny that she has been searching far and wide for.
In the Hollow Night, monsters called Voids feed upon the power that manifests there, while those known as In-births use that same power for their own ends. While investigating the reason behind the sudden increase in the numbers of both Voids and In-births in the Hollow Night, Linne hears of an evil plot being hatched by someone calling themselves “Paradox”. This person turns out to be none other than Hilda, the leader of a shadowy organization known as “Amnesia”.Vowing to stop “Paradox” before her nefarious plans come to fruition, Linne heads off into the Night. Unbeknownst to her, the young boy she encountered, Hyde, follows behind her with a desperate need to know who, and what, she is.
And thus, the story of the Hollow Night and In-births begins–-
Fantasy Light-Novel type Stylish Action Fighting
The mystery of the Hollow Night is unfolding before you. At the center lies the Abyss, an unimaginable and uncontrolled phenomenon that threatens all.Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!
New System: Cross-Cast Veil Off
Activate Veil Off within a combo to send your opponent flying with the shockwave, allowing for follow up extra attacks!During “Cross-Cast Veil Off”, you will have access to special moves such as Infinite Worth even if your EXS is at 100.
This gives you the chance to inflict serious damage with your combo!
Master the use of Cross-Cast Veil Off to turn the tide of battle in your favor!
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