The Asian branch of publisher ARC SYSTEM WORKS has announced that the latest game in the “Nightfall” series “Nightfall II” will be launched on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam platforms on January 25, 2024 (Thursday). Sys:Celes》PS4 and PS5 version public beta implementation schedule and digital download version pre-order schedule.
The “Nightfall” series is developed by “FRENCH-BREAD”, which is famous for developing the fighting game “Melty Blood” series, and “Ark System”, which is well-received in developing series such as “Guilty Gear” and “Blue Wings”. A completely original work developed together. This series of works was selected as the main competition event in EVO 2019 and 2020. A total of 1,157 people participated in the 2019 competition. It is a game that has attracted considerable attention in e-sports competitions.
The “Birth by Night” series has gone on for ten years, and “Birth by Night II Sys: Celes” is the seventh work in the series and the first sequel. For the first time in the series, new visual effects are presented, playable characters are added and a new story unfolds. In addition, in addition to adding new special moves and evolving the combat system, this series also improves the network environment and supports “Rollback Netcode” for the first time, so players can enjoy innovative game battles.
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“Nightfall II Sys:Celes” public beta related information
The public test of the PS4 and PS5 versions of “Nightfall II Sys: Celes” will be held from 9:00 on November 17, 2023 (Friday) to 15:00 on November 20 (Monday) (GMT+8). All players using this related platform can participate in the public test for free. In this public test, not only can you experience online battles, but you can also experience training modes such as CPU battles and 2P battles that you can practice alone.
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“Nightfall II Sys: Celes” public beta information
Implementation schedule
November 17, 2023 (Friday) 9:00 ~ November 20 (Monday) 15:00 (GMT+8)
Playable characters
Haidu, Rinne, Valenstein, Carmen, Orie, Gorudo, Merkava, Batista, Set, Jean Ye, Hilda, Kaias, Nanase, Byakuya, Funo , Mixiang, Wagner, Enkidu, Londrezia, Tsuraku, Kaguya
※ It is not possible to play “Ku Yuan”.
Playable game modes
· Any matchmaking (online): Play against online players. Victory in the match does not affect ranking.
· Character selection (online): Select the character to use in online battles.
· vs other players: You can play against other players.
· vs CPU: You can play against the CPU.
· Spectate: Watch the CPUs battle against each other.
· Free training: A mode to thoroughly practice character operations.
· Options: Adjust game settings mode.
Notes
*Support Rollback Netcode.
※ You will not be able to play when the designated time expires.
※ The content of the public test may be different from the official version.
※ Playing in offline mode also requires an Internet connection.
※ During the public beta period, it is test data, so the saved data cannot be inherited to the official version.
※ People who have not joined PlayStation®Plus can also play online multiplayer mode.
Digital download version pre-sale schedule
While the public test of “Nightfall II Sys: Celes” is ongoing, players will be able to pre-order PS4 and PS5 digital download versions from 9:00 on November 17, 2023 (Friday) (GMT+8). Pre-ordering PS4 and PS5 Digital Deluxe Editions will give you early access rights to experience the game up to 72 hours in advance and an early purchase bonus “UNI2 Season Pass”.
“Nightfall II Sys:Celes Deluxe Edition” product content (exclusive for digital download version)
・ “Nightfall II Sys:Celes” game main chapter
・Broadcast character 25 character set
・Early Purchase Bonus: UNI2 Season Pass
※The pre-sale schedule for the digital download version on Nintendo Switch and Steam will be announced at a later date.
※The season pass includes three additional new character DLCs, as well as a season pass bonus that allows you to play the character “Kyuon” immediately.
