Arc System Works is stirring up excitement among gamers as they announce a new DLC character for their 7-year-old hit title, BlazBlue: Central Fiction. The groundbreaking news was revealed during the publisher's 2026 showcase through an enigmatic teaser trailer. While details about the character are scarce at this point, fans won't have to wait long as the full reveal is scheduled for EVO 2026 this weekend. Producer Riku Ozawa shared his excitement during the showcase, expressing gratitude to fans worldwide for their continued support that made this new development possible. Interestingly, he mentioned that the decision for the DLC character was only finalized "very recently." Intriguingly, Ozawa hinted that the new character will be a familiar face from the main BlazBlue series. First released in arcades in late 2015 and subsequently ported to PS3, PS4, PC, and Switch, BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a 2D fighting game developed by the talented team at Arc System Works. Senior Editor Luke from IGN's reviews team will be keeping his eyes on this development, so stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new addition to the BlazBlue universe!