Anime Field Blog: Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] Comes to North America in February

What You Need to Know:

Aksys Games along with Arc System Works are thrilled to bring Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] to North America February 9th! Developed by French Bread, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] is the definitive full-featured version of the popular arcade franchise fighting game, and will be available on the PlayStation 4 as well as digitally on the PlayStation 3 system along with the PlayStation Vita.

Play through an all-new Chronicle mode and unravel the mystery behind the mysterious Hollow Night, choose from 20 unique characters, from series veterans like Hyde, Merkava, and Linne, to one of the four newly-introduced characters: Phonon, Mika, Wagner, and Enkidu. Hone your skills in brand new single-player modes, including all-encompassing practical and combat missions that will turn any fledgling into Lord of the Under Night.

Source: Official Press Release

Story Synopsis

In Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[st], a mysterious phenomenon, known only as "the Hollow Night," has enveloped regions of Japan in darkness for several centuries. Every area affected by the Hollow Night is beset by shadowy monsters--known as "Voids"--who feed off of a power called "Existence." Most humans don"t possess the ability to see or come in contact with Voids, and therefore remain safe. You, however, are not so lucky. As one of 20 unique characters, players fight their way through the dangers of the Hollow Night and defeat those who would try to get in your way. The gamefeatures classic 2D anime fighter controls with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles sure to keep your appetite for battle sated. A fight is more than just pressing buttons!