Aniplex Inc. announced at EVO Japan 2026 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, that the 2D fighting game MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA will be released in early 2027.
Latest Title in the Series, MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, Confirmed for Release in Early 2027!
Refined battle mechanics! New characters join the fray!
A new entry in the MELTY BLOOD series, MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, is set to release in early 2027.
A tale of conflict stirs once again within a dream.#MBTL pic.twitter.com/GSInzYcLyH
— MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA (@MB_Lumina_EN) May 2, 2026
The 2D fighting game Melty Blood series is set within the world of the long-form legendary visual novel Tsukihime, produced by TYPE-MOON.
Now, the latest title in the series, MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA, has been confirmed for release in early 2027!
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This work is a renewal title of MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, the 2D fighting game developed based on the world of the long-form novel TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon- released in 2021.
In addition to the evolved battle system and new characters, the game features a scenario written by Kinoko Nasu and 2D character battle animations!
なんと #EVOJapan2026 でシリーズ最新作『MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA』がサプライズ発表⚡️
2027年初頭発売決定です‼️#メルブラ #MBTL👇️発表の瞬間👇️ pic.twitter.com/1aWcElOXUI
— Saiga NAK (@saiganak) May 2, 2026
New Teaser Visual and Teaser PV Released! Keep an Eye on the Story as It Begins Moving Again
Along with the announcement of this title, a teaser PV was released on the TYPE-MOON Official YouTube channel!
Additionally, a newly drawn teaser visual by character designer Takashi Takeuchi has been released.
This title is scheduled to be released in early 2027.
Check the MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA official website for details and further news!
MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA
Original teaser artwork by character designer Takashi Takeuchi revealed!#MBTL pic.twitter.com/JxeghvvarQ
— MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA (@MB_Lumina_EN) May 2, 2026
| Title Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title | MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA |
| Genre | 2D Fighting |
| Compatible Models | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam |
| Number of Players | 1-2 (Online compatible) |
| Release Date | Scheduled for early 2027 |
| Supported Languages | Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Korean, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Voices in Japanese only) |
| CERO | Rating pending |
| Original Work | Kinoko Nasu / TYPE-MOON |
| Development | French-Bread |
| Release | Aniplex Inc. |
![[EVO Japan 2026] Interview with Yuta, winner of the MelbulaType Lumina Division, "For Revenge" and "I have to do it in Jade"](https://i0.wp.com/uploads.saigacdn.com/2026/05/evojapan-2026-meltyblood-typelumina-tournament-winner-00-150x150.jpg "[EVO Japan 2026] Interview with Yuta, winner of the MelbulaType Lumina Division, \"For Revenge\" and \"I have to do it in Jade\"")