Release Date Confirmed for New Character Zohar in UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes! Rolling Out Starting September 16!

Arc System Works Co., Ltd. revealed the release date for Zohar, the newest playable character in the fighting game, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes (hereinafter UNI2).
The DLC will launch sequentially starting Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST.
Note: This article is based on information published in Japan. In-game terms included in this article contain unofficial translations.

Release Date Finally Set for New Playable Character Zohar!

Originally slated for release in Summer 2026, Arc System Works finally locked in the launch date for UNI2's new playable fighter, Zohar.

Release timing varies depending on the platform, as detailed below:

• PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST
• Nintendo Switch: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM JST

Zohar previously appeared in the Chronicle Mode (the series' story mode) of past entries.
Approximately 9 years have passed since her initial appearance in the series.
Roughly 5 months have passed since Arc System Works revealed her silhouette as an upcoming DLC fighter, and about 2 months since the debut of her character trailer.
The moment long awaited by players fighting in the Hollow Night is finally at hand.

The Claws from the Blind Spot, The Alternate Self: Zohar Profile

• Voice: Aiko Okubo (@aiko_okb)
• Ability: Doppelganger

She was one of the leaders of Bankikai, along with Ogre and Strix.
During the battle with Amnesia, she was engulfed by the power overflowing from the Abyss.
She lost her sanity, leaving her close friend Strix heavily wounded.
She was at a loss, burdened by what she had done to her friend.
In her despair, she heard rumors that Strix was still alive.
She had changed her name and entered the Night, searching for "her."
"I must find her…" "I must apologize to her…" "I must kill her…" The disparate thoughts raced through her head.
Were they Zohar’s own feelings, or did they belong to the “other” her? The answer she sought lurked within the Night.

Zohar is a high-speed in-fighter who bewilders opponents through coordinated assaults with her Doppelganger.
Freely commanding massive thorns and rapid cross-up techniques that instantly close distance, she executes diverse pincer attacks and breaks down enemy defenses.
As demonstrated in her gameplay trailer where she teleports behind foes in an instant, her combat design heavily emphasizes speed and spatial dominance.

Her DLC price is set at 660 yen (tax included).
Unlike other DLC fighters, Zohar is not included in the Season Pass.
Please note that players must purchase her separately to unlock and play as her.

Just a few days remain until Zohar's arrival.
Prepare yourselves for the opening of a new chapter in the Night.

For full details, check the official Arc System Works America X account (@ArcSystemWorksU).