French Bread promises new content to come for UNIST

At the end of Climax of Night 2018, a recorded message from the main battle planner of both Melty Blood and Under Night In-Birth, Serizawa Kamone, claimed that new features will be coming to Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st].

Kamone offered little in the way of details about the new content, but said it would be "surprising" and that the company hopes to share that information "as soon as we can."

He, along with series composer Raito and lyricist, translator and liaison Ryorca, also thanked players for their continued support of the game.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] is currently available for PlayStation 4 and Steam.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] coming to Steam on Aug. 20, 2018

The newest version of Under Night will be coming to PC at the end of August.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] will be added to the Steam library on Aug. 20, a little over six months after it made its console debut. That version of the game introduced two new characters, Wagner and Enkidu, along with changes not found in the arcade version of UNIST.

No other information, including the game's price, is available at this time.

Veil Off: character guides break down UNIST strategies, information

Players interested in learning more about Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] now have additional resources at their disposal.

The Under Night community has written and compiled character guides for all characters as well as for the game itself, hoping to give new players more information to use when trying to improve at the game. Links to these primers, along the overview of the game itself, can be found on Google Docs.

While the guides do vary in length and appearance due to the different authors, each is based on a universal outline to help make it usable to any player.

For those looking to purchase the game, UNIST is available for PlayStation 4 and is currently on sale for $29.99 at the PlayStation Store for PS Plus members through June 5, 2018. 

French Bread-focused Climax of Night event coming in November 2018

During Combo Breaker 2018, Ben "Shinobi!" Robinson announced a new event designed for fans of the fighting game developer named after baked goods.

Climax of Night: many breathe forfeit to champion's birth will be a two-day tournament taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, sometime in November 2018. The event will see French Bread games as the featured titles, with Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] and Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition in the spotlight. They will be joined by the new BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle to make up the main roster.

No other details about the event have been revealed at this time, but Robinson said on Twitter he hopes to have preregistration open in June before CEO. For more information on Climax of Night, readers can follow the event's official account and Robinson on Twitter.

AnimEvo 2018 lineup announced

AnimEvo has announced the 19 games that will be a part of its event during Evolution 2018.

Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Under Night In-Birth EXE:Late[st], Gundam Versus, Hokuto no Ken, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, Koihime Enbu, The King of Fighters XIV, Samurai Shodown V Special, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Blazblue: Central Fiction, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, Puyopuyo Tetris, Catherine, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Arcana Heart 3 Love Max Six Stars!!!!!!, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters, Vampire Savior and Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm will all be side tournaments run by the community in Las Vegas.

Registration is not currently open, but the staff behind AnimEvo has put out a call for game suggestions, as well as a call for volunteers that can be found on Google Documents.

For more information as it becomes available, players can check out the official AnimEvo website or message AnimEvo on Twitter. AnimEvo takes place on Aug. 3-5, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UNIST coming to North America, Europe on Feb. 9, 2018

The console version of Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] finally has a release date for North America and Europe.

The game will come home in those regions on Feb. 9, 2018, almost seven months after the game was released in Japan on the PlayStation 3, 4 and Vita consoles. The console version of UNIST adds two new characters—Erika Wagner and Enkidu—not found in the original arcade version of the game as well as plenty of changes to the characters returning from Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late.

While no preorder information is available for the North American release at this time, European players can purchase either the standard version of the title or exclusive Rice Digital collector's edition of the game now.

UNIST will release for the PlayStation 3, 4 and Vita consoles.

Translated guide explains how to improve at the Under Night series

A detailed guide on how to improve at the Under Night series has been translated for English-speaking players.

Originally written by Japanese player Ranpo, the nine-part guide goes in-depth first with the Under Night system as it features chapters on Vorpal, Chain Shift and the GRD mechanic. It then moves more toward the mental matchups players face, such as improving in use of the system and understanding the standard options every character possesses in the series. Lastly, Ranpo offers a small overview of every character in the arcade version of Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st].

The guide was translated by Jasepi with proofing and revisions by Superscience and is a solid resource for players learning UNIST since its Japanese console release.

The guide can be found on Evernote.

UNIST Yuzuriha combo guide translated by Anyameer

A combo guide for Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st]'s master of the Iris Blade has been translated for English-speaking players.

Originally by written Kure with help from other players, the Yuzuriha guide offers both basic and advanced combos for the character as well as explanations of notation and move choice. The document also includes combos from many different starters, such as throws or anti-airs, and positions on the screen to help when standard choices may not work or other options may be present.

The translations from Anyameer can be found on Evernote. 

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] version 3.20 changes by Sourenga

The new balance patch for Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] has released in Japanese arcades ahead of the game's console release on July 20, and Twitter user Sourenga has translated the changes.

The eight-page document includes changes for all members of the UNIST cast, and also makes note of overall goals the designers wanted to achieve with the update. The big ideas for 3.20 were adding new attacks to characters to create more depth; strengthening assault and jump overheads to help break the guard of defending players; and adding attribute invinicibility to certain attacks which will allow them to act as effective anti-airs.

Players can find the original Japanese change list on the official UNIST website, and a link to the translations on Sourenga's Twitter.

UNIST balance update coming to arcades

Arc System Works has announced a balance update will be coming to the arcade version of Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st].

The update comes just ahead of the game's release on PlayStation 3, 4 and Vita console on July 20, 2017. The title was also recently announced for a late 2017 release in the North America via Aksys Games.

No changes have been revealed as this time, but it seems like this is intended to get the arcade version to parity with the upcoming console version. Console characters Enkidu and Erika Wagner are not going to be added yet, however.

New UNIST trailer debuts gameplay footage of Enkidu, Erika Wagner

Arc System Works has released a trailer showing off the features of the upcoming console release of Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st].

The almost two-and-a-half-minute video showcases all the different parts of the game, including story mode, a tutorial for beginners and a mission mode to help players explore combo possibilities.

It also gives players the first glimpse at gameplay footage of the two console characters in UNIST, Erika Wagner and Enkidu. Enkidu seems to focus on heavy-hitting attacks and even has a counter, while Wagner propels herself across the screen in attacks reminiscent of Zero's buster lightning and Captain America's charging star from UMvC3.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] comes to PlayStation 3, 4 and Vita consoles on July 20, 2017, in Japan. There is currently no information about a North American release of the title.

Readers can check out the new trailer after the jump.

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Arc Revolution Cup returns on Oct. 21, 2017

Arc System Works has announced the date and titles that will be part of the 2017 edition of Arc Revolution Cup.

The competition will take place during Taito's Toushinsai event and includes Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2, BlazBlue Central Fiction, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] and Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold.

Guilty Gear and BlazBlue will both be held as team events—Xrd will be teams of three, BBCF teams of two—while the other two games will be single player. Each competition will consist of 32 teams or players.

In the past, both teams from both Europe and the United States were given a chance to qualify for Arc Revo, but nothing has been announced at this time. 

Erika Wagner is another console addition to the playable UNIST cast

There are now two new characters confirmed for the Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] console release.

Images from the new issue of Famitsu have confirmed that Erika Wagner will join Enkidu when the game makes its console debut on PlayStation 3, 4 and Vita on July 20, 2017. The pictures include screens of the character in-game.

According the Under Night wiki, Wagner fights with a sword and the ability to control fire.

The existence of a second console-exclusive character in UNIST was first uncovered in April, when an Amazon Japan product listing included the information.

[update 1:13 p.m. CDT] An earlier version of this story said the magazine was unidentified. IPLAYWINNER has since received confirmation the magazine is Famitsu.

UNIST will have two new characters on console

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] was only recently announced for console release and more news has come out about the title.

According to a product description on Amazon's Japanese site, Enkidu will be joined by another console character bringing the total of new characters to four. Phonon was the new character originally added to UNIST and Mika was added during a summer update in 2016.

It is unknown at this time who the character will be, but the Under Night wiki includes several characters, such as Erika Wagner, that fans have been wanting. UNIST releases on July 20, 2017, in Japan for PlayStation 3 and 4 consoles along with Vita.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] coming to console

Image from FamitsuThe most recent version of Under Night is finally coming home.

Famitsu is reporting that Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] will be coming home to PlayStation 3 & 4 consoles, along with Vita. A new issue of the magazine, scheduled to be released on April 20, 2017, will talk more about the title. The console version of UNIST will include new character Enkidu.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] was first released in Japanese arcades on July 23, 2015. No other information about the title, or a potential console release date, is available at this time. 

Lineup announced for AnimEvo 2017

Daryl "DJCream" Bunao joined Super Desperation Radio to announce the games that will be part of AnimEvo at Evolution 2017 on July 14-16, 2017. 

The list contains 11 games at this point, but can be expanded if players step up to run other games. The AnimEvo games are: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost, Vampire Savior, Nitroplus Blasterz, Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe, Aquapazza, Puyo Puyo Tetris and Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!!

Players with questions about the AnimEvo lineup can contact the tournament series or DJCream on Twitter.

Winter Steam Sale brings discounts to many fighters

The annual Winter Steam Sale has arrived, bringing big discounts to many fighting games offered through the platform.

Arc System Works has cut prices on many titles including Arcana Heart 3 LOVE MAX!!!!!, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Battle Fantasia and older versions of the Under Night, Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series.

SNK is once again offering low prices for King of Fighters XIII, 2002 Unlimited Match and '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition, as well as The Last Blade 2.

Lastly, there are also sizable discounts for Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat XL, Skullgirls, Blade Arcus, Koihime Enbu and many other titles. Sadly, it seems recently released titles such as Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator- and Garou: Mark of the Wolves are not included in this year's sale. For a list containing most of the titles, head over to Steam.

UNIEL coming to Steam July 12, preorder now on Humble Bundle

The Humble Store is offering players the chance to purchase the Steam version of French Bread's Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late before it becomes available on July 12, 2016. The game is also discounted to $23.99 from the retail price of $29.99.

UNIEL was first available at home with its release on the PlayStation 3 console almost two years ago in Japan, while North America and Europe received the game in early 2015.

The game's newest version, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st], was recently updated in Japanese arcades to add the new character Mika.

Under Night summer update to add new character Mika

from Famitsu.comFrench Bread's Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] is getting a summer update in Japanese arcades, and with it will be coming the new character Mika.

Described as a powerful short range fighter, Mika looks to use throws and moves that propel her toward the opponent.

There is currently no information on when the UNIEL[ST] summer update will happen, but head over to Famitsu for more images of Mika in action.

Anime Ascension Will Have Playable UNIEL[ST] Demo

Aksys Games has announced another exclusive demo for its tournament in February 2016.

In addition to the playable demo of Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-, attendees at AA will be able to try out Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st]. The newest version of Under Night, UNIEL[ST] was released in Japanese arcades in July 2015. No U.S. release date for the title has been set at this time.

Anime Ascension takes place on Feb. 28, 2016, at the University of California Irvine. Those wanting to sign up for the event can do so at Eventbrite.