Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is getting its fourth DLC character this summer: Zohar, the claw-wielding fighter known as the Doppelganger. Developer French-Bread and publisher Arc System Works dropped the reveal trailer at EVO 2026, and alongside the character announcement comes a substantial update that rewrites several of the game’s competitive fundamentals.
Who Is Zohar?
Zohar is described in the official announcement as one of the founding members of the Bankikai — the organisation she helped build alongside Ogre and Strix. Her title, the Doppelganger, hints at some form of imitation or transformation ability, though Arc System Works hasn’t yet revealed her full fighting style. She is voiced by Aiko Okubo.
The reveal trailer is deliberately light on gameplay — a menacing close-up, a claw strike, and her character title card with the tagline “Claws encroaching unseen.” Full moveset details are scheduled to arrive before her summer release window.
A Major Competitive Update Lands With Her
The character reveal is only part of the story. The update arriving this summer brings sweeping changes across the game:
- Balance overhaul: A broad review of combo damage and gauge gain to curb power creep, plus revisions to the Steer Ender and Throw Escape mechanics and adjustments to powerful moves across the roster.
- Ranked system for high-level play: High-ranked matches will now see Rating Points fluctuate alongside traditional RIP, with a dedicated ranking leaderboard added for serious competitors.
- Improved training tools: Frame data now displays opponent information and gap frames in sequences. Frame data is also viewable in Replay Mode — a feature the competitive community has requested for a long time.
- Mission Mode upgrade: Players can now review their previous play within Mission Mode.
The stated goal of reducing power creep positions this as a proper competitive reset, not a light patch. Players who have found certain combo routes or mechanics dominant should expect a meaningfully different meta after the update lands.
Watch the Zohar Reveal Trailer
UNIB II in Singapore’s FGC
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is available on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game occupies a distinct corner of the anime fighter ecosystem — its deliberate neutral pacing and EXS gauge mechanics attract players who want more strategic depth than the faster-paced alternatives. Singapore’s FGC has a consistent UNIB presence at local brackets and online events.
Zohar is the fourth DLC slot. The Bankikai lore — with Ogre and Strix named alongside her — leaves room for more additions, though nothing beyond Zohar has been announced. Follow GameTrader game news for the full moveset reveal and a confirmed release date as we get closer to summer.