Under Night In-Birth II: Celes' Fighting Game Gets Izumi as New Playable Character on August 19
Discover expert tips, strategies, and updates for the third character in the latest game season pass. Level up your gameplay now!
Exciting Updates for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes!
Arc System Works America recently revealed a new trailer for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, the latest installment in the popular 2D fighting game series developed by French Bread. The reveal took place during a streamed event on Sunday, and fans are eagerly awaiting the game's release.
Meet Izumi!
Izumi, voiced by Reina Kondo, will join the roster on August 19. Check out the trailer below to see her in action:
Highlights from EVO 2025
This weekend, Under Night In-Birth II was featured at EVO, where Defiant claimed the championship! This victory secures Defiant a spot in the ARC World Tour 2025-2026 Finals.
Congratulations to Defiant for winning #Evo2025!
Season Pass Content
The game's season pass offers a variety of exciting content:
- Uzuki, released in July 2024
- An early unlock code for Kuon
- Ogre, added on February 20 as part of the season pass
Game Release and Features
Under Night In-Birth II launched in January 2024 on multiple platforms:
- PlayStation 5 & 4
- Nintendo Switch
- PC via Steam
The game features the final chapter of the "Hollow Night" storyline, with 21 returning characters and 3 new characters: Kaguya, Tsurugi, and Kuon.
The soundtrack includes the theme song "Rinne no Owari e" performed by ucio.
Series Background
Originally developed by French Bread (famous for Melty Blood), the Under Night In-Birth series began as an arcade game in 2012. It has since expanded with multiple updates and ports, including:
- Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late (2013)
- Ports for PS3, PS4, and PC
- The latest version, Exe:Late[st], released in 2017 and later on Switch in 2020.
Unique Gameplay Mechanics
The series is known for its GRD mechanic, where players fight over a secondary resource that influences damage, buffs, and super moves. Every 16 seconds, the player with the most GRD gains a damage boost and can convert GRD into super gauge, adding a strategic layer to matches.
Other Notable Titles
French Bread also developed Melty Blood: Type Lumina, based on Tsukihime, which launched on Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in September 2021.
Source: Arc System Works YouTube Channel
Stay tuned for more updates on Under Night In-Birth II and the competitive scene!