The annual EVO event, which brings together the biggest names in fighting games, is currently taking place in Los Angeles. During the championship, a series of important new features were revealed, capturing the attention of the global gaming community and consolidating EVO as the main platform for these announcements.

Despite the expectation for more significant announcements at the end of the tournament, the last two days have already brought a series of important announcements. Several gameplay trailers and the introduction of new characters were presented, covering several popular games, including the veteran BlazBlue: Central Fiction, which turned a decade old.

Among the main new features, four fighting titles for PlayStation 5 stand out, with the arrival of new challengers that promise to shake up the dynamics of virtual confrontations.

Significant updates for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Arc System Works, renowned for its dedication to fighting titles, is preparing a major version 2.60 update for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. This new version will include Id, a well-known character from the Granblue Fantasy: Relink universe.

Scheduled to be released on September 17th, the update will feature a series of improvements and new features that will accompany the arrival of the new fighter.

• A new Id character as downloadable content
• The addition of a new battle scenario
• The introduction of an unprecedented mechanical system
• Revisions and adjustments to existing system mechanics
• Changes and balances for characters
• A new costume for fighters

New additions to the Guilty Gear Strive universe

Arc System Works is present again at the event, reinforcing its constant contribution to the fighting game scene with new content.

The second new character to join the 5th season of Guilty Gear Strive is Robo-Ky. Fans can now check out his abilities and moves in a newly released gameplay trailer.

Discovering the new fighters in Under Night In-Birth II: Sys:Celes

Once again, Arc System Works is involved in the production, although the main responsibility for the development of this title lies with French-Bread, a Japanese developer.

Scheduled for release this summer, new character Zohar is about to be introduced into the game. Its official description details the following:

Known as “Doppelganger”, Zohar promises to surprise with stealthy claws and joins the cast as the fourth additional DLC character. She played a crucial role in “Bankikai”, the organization she co-founded with Ogre and Strix. More information about his combat style, exclusive abilities and additional details will be released soon.

In addition to the new fighter, the game will undergo a major update that will bring substantial improvements to the gameplay. Among the new features are a revised character balance, the implementation of a new classification system and a completely redesigned training mode.

New character arrives in the classic BlazBlue: Central Fiction

Although BlazBlue: Central Fiction is already a decade old since its launch, the game will gain a new character, information confirmed earlier this week.

The exact date for Trinity Glassfille’s arrival has not yet been revealed, but the following details about the new addition to the cast are already known:

Trinity Glassfille, an essential figure present since the early stages of BlazBlue’s narrative, will finally be added as a playable character. The illustration of his arrival was created by Toshimichi Mori, the creator of the series. New information about the schedule and update details will be released to fans soon.