"New Entry in MELTY BLOOD Series: 2D Fighter MELTY BLOOD: TWI
Aniplex of America has announced that the 2D fighting game MELTY BLOOD: TWI LUMINA will be released on April 22, 2027. The game features updated battle mechanics, new characters, and a story written by Kinoko Nasu.
Why it matters
The release expands the popular fighting game franchise and highlights continued interest in niche 2D fighting titles.
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA is back and better than ever!
Refined battle mechanics! New characters join the fray!
A tale of conflict stirs once again within a dream.
SANTA MONICA, CA (September 11, 2026) - Aniplex of America revealed a new promotional video today for 2D fighter MELTY BLOOD: TWI LUMINA, announcing its release date of April 22, 2027. The store pages for PlayStation(r)5, PlayStation(r)4, Xbox One, and Steam(r) are now available.
PlayStation(tm) Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10012838
Xbox One: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9mvp487kvwwh
Steam(r): https://store.steampowered.com/app/4113000/MELTY_BLOOD_TWILUMINA/
MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA Release Date Announcement Trailer
In addition to Len, the trailer revealed battle scenes for various playable characters including Shiki Tohno, Arcueid, and Ciel. The new trailer also gave fans a sneak peek at a new character, White Len, illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi.
Trailer URL: https://youtu.be/901ronfe540
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