Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes reveals DLC character Zohar for Summer 2026

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes reveals DLC character Zohar for Summer 2026

Arc System Works and developer French Bread have unveiled Zohar, the fourth DLC character arriving in Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes. The announcement arrived via a reveal trailer shared during the Under Night 2 leg of EVO Japan 2026.

Zohar, identified as the Doppelganger, is scheduled to join the fighting game roster in summer 2026. According to available details, Zohar was a key member of the Bankikai organization, which she formed with Strix and Ogre.

Initial footage suggests a battle style involving a following entity that augments her attacks. This entity allows for long-range stabs and slashing attacks described as claws encroaching unseen. While the character appears to have elements of a puppet fighter, it remains unclear if the entity is controlled remotely or serves as an extension of her own attacks. French Bread has stated that specific details regarding Zohar's unique abilities and battle style will be revealed at a later date.

The character's arrival coincides with a major update for the title. This update will introduce several system and quality-of-life revisions, including:

• Balance adjustments across the roster.
• Revisions to the Throw Escape and Steer Ender system mechanics.
• The implementation of a dedicated ranking system.
• Improvements to the display of frame data.
• A new Mission Mode feature that enables players to review previous gameplay.

The reveal follows a competitive window at EVO Japan 2026 where the game's balance was tested. The tournament was won by Japanese player Oushuu-Hittou using Seth. Other high-placing competitors included Chobi, who took second place using Ogre and Kuon, while Kaji and Muteki placed fifth and sixth using Londrekia and Izumi, respectively.

Zohar's addition continues the expansion of a roster that launched in January 2024 for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The launch version featured 21 returning characters and three new additions: Tsurugi, Kuon, and Kaguya. Subsequent season pass content has seen the arrival of Uzuki in July 2024 and Ogre in February 2025, followed by Izumi on August 19.

The title serves as the concluding chapter of the Hollow Night storyline and utilizes the franchise's signature Grading Resource Dynamic (GRD) mechanic. This system forces players to compete for control of the GRD while fighting for survival.

The developer, French Bread, is also preparing for the future of the 2D fighting genre with Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, which is expected to release in early 2027.

Players awaiting Zohar's debut in summer 2026 are advised to wait for further updates regarding her specific combat mechanics and the full rollout of the systemic updates.