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Sega's upcoming fighting game based on its Shining series of role-playing games is getting four new characters during its upcoming beta test. Roselinde and Fenrir will make an appearance from Shining Blade, while Melty and Isaac from Shining Hearts.

According to Gematsu, "Roselinde uses a 'power' battle style, and a lance and shield as weapons. Fenrir uses a 'rush-and-move battle style, and claws as a weapon. Melty uses a 'magic-and-throw' battle style, and a staff and her familiar Sorbet as weapons. Isaac uses an 'ancient weapons' battle style, but his actual weapon is unknown."

The new characters will join the six current Blade Arcus characters during testing at Club Sega Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 22-24.