Melty Blood: Type Lumina The Count of Monte Cristo and Ushiwakamaru Free DLC Characters Launch December 15

■ Information about the game

Melty Blood: Lumina-type is a 2D fighting game known for its fast-paced thrilling battles and beautiful 2D animation. Players control one of 20 characters for animated battles against each other. Select characters to use their many techniques and experience an individual story for each one. Looking forward to the December 15 update!

Total global sales* of the title have now exceeded 330,000 copies! Melty Blood: Lumina-type was selected for the main tournament category at the Evolution Championship Series 2022 (EVO 2022), one of the world’s largest fighting game competitions. In addition, it was also selected as the main title in one of Japan’s biggest fighting game competitions, EVO Japan 2023, which will be held in Japan next year.

The game has received very positive reception, including a nomination in the “Best Fighting” category at The Game Awards 2021, as well as a finalist in the “Fighting Game of the Year” category at the 25th DICE Awards.

*Total of standard and deluxe boxed editions and sales of standard and deluxe digital editions for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Steam.

game system

Melty Blood: Lumina-type incorporates systems that allow even new fighting game players to enjoy stylish battles right from the start. It does this by using the combined “Rapid Beat” technique to produce moves from button mashing, as well as other systems such as “Moon Skills” which provide enhanced special moves with simple commands.

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

It also retains the “Shield” techniques for blocking enemy attacks, air battles and other traditional features familiar to fans of the Molten blood series. In addition, new systems and characters create completely new dynamics and abilities to perfect, for a new approach to fun Molten blood!

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

Enjoy the flash past battles and the smooth controls of the characters that stand out Melty Blood: Lumina-type in online battles against players from all over the world!

■ New playable characters The Count of Monte Cristo and Ushiwakamaru available in a free update on December 15th

The new playable characters The Count of Monte Cristo and Ushiwakamaru will be available in a free update on December 15 at 5:00(UTC), 2022*.

In addition to the playable characters, new character stories and battle scenarios will also be added.

The Count of Monte Cristo and Ushiwakamaru are characters that appeared in the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order. Now these characters are making their first appearance in Melty Blood: Lumina-type!

*Some update times may vary by platform, country and region.

■ Available in Spanish, French and Brazilian Portuguese

-Spanish

-French

-Brazilian Portuguese

Melty Blood: Lumina-type will be available in Spanish, French and Brazilian Portuguese from December 15 at 5:00(UTC), 2022*.

Currently Melty Blood: Lumina-type it is available in five languages, Japanese, English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), and Korean. After the December 15th update, this will reach a total of eight languages.

We hope this will allow even more players around the world to enjoy it Melty Blood: Lumina-type!

*Some update times may vary by platform, country and region.
*Language updates will be text only, audio will be in Japanese.

■ The Count of Monte Cristo: The eternal spirit of vengeance, from the brink of love and hate

Features of the battle

His battle style branches out into a variety of attacks that pressure opponents with a powerful momentum that leaves no room for escape.

The Count of Monte Cristo has many moves with both wide and long range. This character excels in battle tactics rushing to attack when an opponent is trapped, putting them at an advantage.

The Count of Monte Cristo also possesses well-balanced offensive and defensive skills. He uses command throws and top and bottom attacks that branch into a variety of attacks to pressure opponents, strategically and tactically driving them into a corner. Additionally, many of his normal skills also work great as placement skills and are powerful when used aggressively.

Use pre-emptive strikes that create chances for yourself and wear down your opponents before going on the attack!

■ Ushiwakamaru: Charismatic and flawlessly beautiful, Ushiwakamaru runs free in the city of the future

Features of the battle

A fast fighter who runs freely across the field to catch opponents by surprise.

Ushiwakamaru has a fast-paced battle style and allows her to run freely around the field to take opponents by surprise, moving quickly from the ground or in the air to throw them around.

She has many moves that allow her to instantly bridge gaps and is capable of using a variety of moves in the air. She is also very skilled at breaking through the opponent’s defense with high attacks, low attacks and cunning movements. Her battle style is also great for exploiting gaps in her opponents’ defenses to take them down quickly and decisively.

Control the pace of battle with its highly mobile hit and run style and use the entire field to launch an attack!

■ New stages

New stages will also be added to accompany the release of The Count of Monte Cristo and Ushiwakamaru.

“Prison Tower – Hall” is a stage built for The Count of Monte Cristo. “Face the Surging Waves” is a stage made for Ushiwakamaru.

—Prison Tower – Hall

—Face of the rushing waves