{"id":137071,"date":"2026-05-06T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T05:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-200803"},"modified":"2026-05-06T05:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T05:55:00","slug":"under-night-in-birth-ii-sysceles-announces-major-game-update-releasing-alongside-new-dlc-fighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/05\/06\/under-night-in-birth-ii-sysceles-announces-major-game-update-releasing-alongside-new-dlc-fighter\/","title":{"rendered":"Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Announces Major Game Update, Releasing Alongside New DLC Fighter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5faf698f4ff52\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5faf698f4ff52\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"w2EEzogHcT4\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w2EEzogHcT4?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\">\n<p>[embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Arc System Works and developer French Bread have announced a new fighter will join the roster of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/under_night_in-birth_ii_sysceles\">Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes<\/a>, alongside a &#8220;major update&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Zohar will be arriving as a new DLC character in <strong>Summer 2026<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s a description from the official PR, along with a look:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Zohar was a key member of the &#8220;Bankikai,&#8221; the organization she formed alongside Ogre and Strix. Details regarding her battle style, unique abilities, and other character information are scheduled to be revealed at a later date. Please stay tuned for more exciting updates!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Under Night In-Birth\" class=\"scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b931720b6b189\/under-night-in-birth.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b931720b6b189\/under-night-in-birth.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Under Night In-Birth\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Under Night In-Birth\" class=\"scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/90982936a257c\/under-night-in-birth.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/90982936a257c\/under-night-in-birth.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Under Night In-Birth\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>And here are the details about the major update, which highlights updates to game balance, ranked matches, system mechanics, frame data display and mission mode.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In order to curb power creep, the overall game balance will be adjusted by reviewing combo damage and gauge gain. Other system mechanics such as &#8220;<strong>Steer Ender<\/strong>&#8220;, &#8220;<strong>Throw Escape<\/strong>&#8221; and the properties of certain powerful moves are currently being revised.<\/p>\n<p>In high-ranked matches, <strong>Rating Points<\/strong> will now fluctuate in addition to the traditional RIP. A <strong>d<\/strong><strong>edicated ranking system<\/strong> is also planned to be added.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>frame data display<\/strong> will be improved to support the visualization of opponent information and gap frames in sequences. Frame data will also be viewable in <strong>Replay Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Mission Mode<\/strong>, a new feature will be added that allows players to <strong>review their previous play<\/strong>. Further information will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If you&#8217;re curious to know more about Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, check out our review. Rollback netcode is also supported.<\/p>\n<p>In case you missed it, French Bread (in partnership with Aniplex) last week announced the 2D fighter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/melty-blood-twi-lumina\">Melty Blood: Twi Lumina<\/a> for Switch 1 &amp; 2. It&#8217;s got an &#8220;<strong>early 2027<\/strong>&#8221; release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch\/related-articles:200650,160966 @ 1778051656 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] Arc System Works and developer French Bread have announced a new fighter will join the roster of Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, alongside a &#8220;major update&#8221;. Zohar will be arriving as a new DLC character in Summer 2026. 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