The details can be found below alongside new screenshots, via CyberConnect2. Additionally, CyberConnect2 has posted several short gameplay clips showcasing the various features of the game, also found below.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 will launch on May 11 worldwide for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic). It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.
CyberConnect2 has released new information about the story, characters, and battle mechanics of Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, to be released on May 11, 2023.
The Story of Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
A year has passed since the armistice was signed between Berman and Gasco, bringing the war to an end. The children, no longer embroiled in bloody conflict, had each gone their separate ways to enjoy the peaceful lives they fought for. One day, the children received letters from the Gasco Army requesting they convene in Pharaoh—the new capital city
Characters
Shayne Muscat
“Come now, Vanilla, introduce yourself.”
VA: Yuki Onodera / Age: 58 / Felineko
The de facto political head of Gasco. A pacifist whose primary focus is on domestic policy. His late wife passed half a year ago in a tragic accident—one which also left him covered in severe burns.
Merlot
“All troops, cover the children!”
VA: Yasuhiro Mamiya / Age: 63 / Caninu
Chief general and supreme commander of the Gasco Army. Though outwardly gruff and fierce, he is a compassionate man with a soft spot for children. He is a close friend to the president.
Cannelle Muscat
“Eliminate all enemies that obstruct their path!”
VA: Sachi Kokuryu / Age: 27 / Felineko
A lieutenant in the Gasco Army and right-hand officer to General Merlot. Muscat is the president's eldest daughter, but she chose to defend Gasco via the military versus the political sphere. She is perennially concerned for her sister, Vanilla.
Intense RPG battles with tactics to handle both your enemy and your own turns!
Battle Mechanics
Children placed at a gun turret will attack with their skilled weapon type. Switch their placements and attack enemies' weakness to delay them!
Formation
The placement of children is the key to battle tactics!
Place children with various skills wisely to win!
Skills
Use a variety of skills to gain an advantage in battles! Added new highly tactical and technical skills!
Miraculous Comebacks with Leader Skills!
Malt’s experience helped him blossom as a leader, and now he can rouse the crew with his Leader Skills! Leader Skills activate randomly in battle and provide powerful recovery effects and various buffs!
Example of defensive & recovery leader skills
“Careful!“: Hexes an enemy's sight to make its attack fail.
Example of offensive leadership skills
”We strike first!”: All allies attack first.
Leader Skills are acquired in Judgment Chance as described below.
Judgement Chance moves the story based on the player’s decisions!
The judgment values for empathy and resolution may increase with Malt's actions. Malt's decisions affect his growth as a leader, endowing him with different Leader Skills.
Additionally, episodes will trigger based on gauge values! These values factor into the fate of the children, especially Malt.
