Arc System Works has returned to profitability and is developing a brand new fighting game intellectual property as part of Japan's IP360 subsidy program, designed to showcase the studio's 3D anime style with innovative systems for both core and casual players on all major platforms.
NetherRealm Studios appears to be developing Injustice 3, based on evidence including a deleted playtest listing in Culver City, California, voice actor confirmations, and the studio's four-year development cycle. The game has not been officially announced but could be revealed at The Game Awards in December 2025.
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, the latest fighting game in the TYPE-MOON series, launches April 22, 2027 across PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam with support for seven languages. The game features refined battle mechanics, new characters including Len, and a main story written by Kinoko Nasu centered on protagonist Shiki Tohno set in Souya City. It will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in September.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes adds DLC character Zohar on September 15 for PS5, PS4, and PC, with a September 23 Switch release at $4.99. Zohar is a high-speed infighter who uses doppelganger abilities and spike attacks to overwhelm opponents with mix-ups and cross-up techniques.
A browser-based fighting game inspired by Super Smash Bros. Melee, featuring detailed movement and combat mechanics including wavedashing, shield canceling, tech options, and ledge recovery through keyboard and controller inputs.
Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA announced that Minato, a new DLC character for DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round, will launch September 10. Minato is a Tokyo student and world-class dancer who uses a contact lens device to replicate other fighters' techniques, featuring flashy, rhythm-based combat with signature moves like the Minato Shuffle.