The main part of the update are the two new free DLC characters, series staple Neco-Arc, and Fate/Grand Order’s deuteragonist, Mash Kyrielight. Neco-Arc will be a ‘tricky character that will require practice to master the funny joke attacks’. Mash on the other hand, will be ‘more suited to beginners’ similar to her fellow Grand Order heroine, Saber. Neco-Arc and Mash are the latest in the series of a total eight free DLC characters to be added.
Character descriptions of Neco-Arc and Mash
Development Director Kamone Serizawa revealed there will be changes to core gameplay features, such as Shields, Dashes, Combos and Moon Drive Skills. This primarily means enabling special combos that were previously impossible, new moves and highlighting character distinctions, as well as adjusting shield effectiveness.
There will also be improvements to the network matchmaking and additions to the Replay Mode. The full details can be found in the 6 minute video that was released during EVO 2022’s Melty Blood tournament.
Melty Blood: Type Lumina is available worldwide on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. The summer update patch will arrive on August 19th, 2022.
SOURCE: Melty Blood: Type Lumina Update Information Video Message
