2D Fighting Game “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” New Playable Characters “Mash Kyrielight” and “Neco-Arc” Announced All Additional Characters up to the Fourth Set will be Available for Free!

35% off sale on Steam starting August 4

Project LUMINA (NotesCo., Ltd., Aniplex Inc., Lasengle Inc.) announces new playable characters “Mash Kyrielight” and “Neco-Arc” for the 2D Fighting Game “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA”.”Mash Kyrielight” and “Neco-Arc”, scheduled for release this summer, will be available for free, along with two more playable characters to be added this coming winter!

Furthermore, “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” will be on sale for 35% off on Steam, starting on August 4, 2022 at 10:00 (PDT)!

There is also a sale underway on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox One at this time.

Please take this chance to pick up “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” while the sale lasts, and stay tuned for upcoming updates!

*Starting times and sale periods may vary by region.

Official website

https://meltyblood.typelumina.com/en/

Image & details

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About “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA”

“MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” is a 2D fighting game noted for its exciting, fast-paced battles and beautiful 2D animation.

Players control one of 18 characters for animated battles against each other. Select characters to use their numerous techniques and experience an individual story for each one.

Be sure to stick around for more updates!

Total global* title sales have now surpassed 270,000 copies! “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” was also selected for the main tournament category at the “Evolution Championship Series 2022 (Evo 2022)” fighting game tournament to be held in Las Vegas in August 2022. EVO is one of the world’s largest fighting game competitions.

The game has received a strong positive reception, including a nomination in the “Best Fighting” category at The Game Awards 2021, as well finalist standing in the “Fighting Game of the Year” category at the 25th D.I.C.E. Awards.

* Total of Standard and Deluxe packaged editions, and digital Standard and Deluxe edition sales for PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch️™, Xbox One, and Steam.

Game System

MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA incorporates systems that allow even new fighting game players to enjoy stylish battles right from the start. It does this using the “Rapid Beat” combo technique to produce moves from button mashing, as well as other systems like “Moon Skills” that deliver enhanced special moves with simple commands.

It also features high-powered specials in “Arc Drive” and “Last Arc” moves, which have distinctive, dynamic animations.

It also retains the “Shield” techniques to block enemy attacks, aerial battles, and other traditional features familiar to fans of the “MELTY BLOOD” series. Plus new systems and characters create all-new dynamics and skills to perfect, for a fresh approach to enjoying “MELTY BLOOD”!

The game features rollback netcode to ensure stable connections for online play worldwide, and supports online competitive play events and e-sports development.

Enjoy the fast-past battles and smooth character controls that distinguish “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” in online battles against players around the world!

Buy it here: https://meltyblood.typelumina.com/en/shopguide/

Introducing the third free set of new playable characters, “Mash Kyrielight” and “Neco-Arc”!

We have announced plans to add new playable characters, “Mash Kyrielight” and “Neco-Arc”!

Both “Mash Kyrielight” and “Neco-Arc” will be available this summer as our third free set of playable characters!

New character stories and battle stages will also be added alongside the playable characters.

The release date and other details will be announced at a later date.

“Mash Kyrielight” comes from the “Fate/Grand Order” universe to make her first appearance in “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA”!　A familiar face from previous “MELTY BLOOD” titles, “Neco-Arc” returns with next-generation animation!

Keep an eye out for further updates to find out their battle styles and roles in the story!

All Additional Characters up to the Fourth Set will be Available for Free!

The company has decided to release the upcoming four playable characters for “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” free updates!

The third set of new playable characters is scheduled for release this summer, and the fourth set this coming winter.

Be sure to stick around for even more updates!

On sale on Steam for 35% off!

Starting August 4, 2022 at 10:00 (PDT), “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” will go on sale for 35% off on Steam!

We hope you will take this chance to pick up “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” for a special price and catch the upcoming updates!

Be sure to add it to the Wishlist and keep an eye out for the sale!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372280/MELTY_BLOOD_TYPE_LUMINA/

Steam Sale Period

PDT August 4, 2022, 10:00～August 18, 2022, 10:00

Items on Sale

・”MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” Standard Edition

・”MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” Deluxe Edition

Enjoy both the “MELTY BLOOD Guide Book” packed with amazing artwork and details of the game’s setting and history, and the “MELTY BLOOD SOUND COLLECTION” with background music from the franchise all together in digital format.

・Round Announcements

Round announcements are downloadable content of announcements in each character’s voice, used in battles and added to the main game upon purchase.

Announcements of battle starts, in-battle announcements, and victory or loss announcements are made in that character’s unique voice.

There is also a sale underway on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox One at this time. Please see below for the sale period.

*Starting times and sale periods may vary by region.

PlayStation®4

Standard Edition Sale Period: July 20, 2022, 00:00 ~ August 3, 2022, 23:59

Deluxe Edition Sale Period: August 3, 2022, 00:00 ~ August 17, 2022, 23:59

Round Announcements Sale Period: July 20, 2022, 00:00 ~ August 17, 2022, 23:59

*Times are JST for Japan and Asia, PDT for North America, and BST for Europe.

Nintendo Switch️™

– Sale Period in Japan, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea

July 21, 2022, 00:00 ~ August 16, 2022, 23:59

*Times are JST for Japan, KST for South Korea, HKT for Hong Kong, and local times for Europe.

– Sale Period in United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru

July 28, 2022, 00:00 ~ August 16, 2022, 23:59 PDT

Xbox One

– Sale Period

Main Game Sale Period: July 14, 2022, 20:00 ~ August 1, 2022, 10:00 UTC

Round Announcements Sale Period: July 14, 2022, 20:00 ~ August 16, 2022, 10:00 UTC

Neco-Arc

Lumi-Arc, a cat awakened to the new power of “Re:make” descends on Souya!

Battle Characteristics

A comical trickster that disrupts the battlefield with luck-dependent moves.

“Neco-Arc” is a unique character that disrupts the battlefield with highly-random moves, using a wide variety of tricky moves in battles.

Luck is key to victories for her, and she can use powerful moves or summon helpers when it’s on her side! Both her player and opponent will have to adapt to suddenly-shifting circumstances.

She has limited reach, so it takes some ingenuity to land attacks on opponents. Battles will come down to playing the field as it becomes more lively with hordes of cats or attacks by her friends.

Keep an eye out for her comedic moves, which include lots of humorous elements!

Mash Kyrielight

A pure-hearted demi-servant who encountered an unknown UMA by chance on a journey to restore her humanity

Battle Characteristics

A standard fighter with a massive shield she uses to block attacks and pressure her opponents.

“Mash Kyrielight” is an in-fighter who uses her “Round Table Shield” in battles. Mash has a lot of straightforward, simple-to-use moves and standard tools, making her an ideal character for fighting game beginners.

Many of her moves involve blocking with her massive shield while charging, making her excel in a battle style that can close gaps and take the offensive even against resistance. Her massive shield is also powerful on the offensive, and has a decent reach.

Her moves have various effective distances, making her approach powerful when used properly.

[“MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” Overview]

・Title MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

・Genre 2D Fighting Game

・Platform PlayStation®4/Nintendo Switch™/Xbox One/Steam

*Cross-platform battles are not supported

・Published September 30 (Thu), 2021 – Available Now

・Languages Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean

・Players 1-2 (online play)

・Price

1. “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” Digital Deluxe Edition

69.99USD / 69.99EUR

* Includes the “MELTY BLOOD ARCHIVES”, a digital book looking back over the history of the “MELTY BLOOD” series and a music player.

2. “MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA” Digital Standard Edition

49.99USD / 49.99EUR

・Official website https://meltyblood.typelumina.com/en/

Official Twitter https://twitter.com/MB_LUMINA

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