UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late

Released Jul 2016

Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!

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Evaluation

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late launched on Steam on July 12, 2016. Following launch, the developer released four bug-fix patches between July 15 and November 21, 2016, addressing stability, network, and input issues. The last of these (v1.04 on November 21, 2016) added Simplified Chinese language support. There have been no developer communications of any kind since November 21, 2016 — no content updates, no announcements, no roadmaps, and no DLC of any kind listed on the store. The game shipped as a complete fighting game port with no post-launch content cycle, and the developer has made no statements suggesting additional content was ever planned for this version. It is worth noting that this title has since been succeeded by updated versions of the game in the UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH series (such as Exe:Late[st] and subsequent entries), which are separate Steam listings. This Steam release represents a complete, standalone product.
Evidence
v1.04 patch released on November 21, 2016, adding Simplified Chinese support — the last official developer communication for this title
news post · Nov 21, 2016 source development ending
medium
v1.03 patch with bug fixes for network, controller, and training mode issues
news post · Sep 6, 2016 source development ongoing
low

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Arc System Works
Achievements
53
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

The story of the In-births unfold–

Since time immemorial, the organization known as the “Night Blade” has acted as guardians in what is known as the “Hollow Night”. While resting from her eternal labors in a non-descript town that the Princess of the Night Blade, Linne, meets a young boy named Hyde, who is in possession of the fabled sword of destiny that she has been searching far and wide for.

In the Hollow Night, monsters called Voids feed upon the power that manifests there, while those known as In-births use that same power for their own ends. While investigating the reason behind the sudden increase in the numbers of both Voids and In-births in the Hollow Night, Linne hears of an evil plot being hatched by someone calling themselves “Paradox”. This person turns out to be none other than Hilda, the leader of a shadowy organization known as “Amnesia”.

Vowing to stop “Paradox” before her nefarious plans come to fruition, Linne heads off into the Night. Unbeknownst to her, the young boy she encountered, Hyde, follows behind her with a desperate need to know who, and what, she is.
And thus, the story of the Hollow Night, and In-births, begins–-

The tale of the "In-births" and the battle for the "Abyss"

Those that dwell in the darkness of the night - the "Voids". It is said that humans who have their souls consumed by the Void shall be bestowed with an artificial death, and after which they awaken as an "In-birth". The In-births awaken with a supernatural power known as "EXS", which allows them to perform superhuman feats.
The "Hollow Night", which appears in the night of the full moon accompanied by the phenomenon of the Crimson Fog. The "Abyss", the fountain of EXS and the core of it. In there, power-wielders gather. For glory, for ambition, for pride, for their own motives, the In-births fight.

Fantasy Light-Novel type Stylish Action Fighting

Pick one of the many unique characters, and fight your way through the dangers of the "Hollow Night", and claim your victory over those who obstruct your way. Experience the classic anime fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and thrilling exchanges! A fight is more than just pressing buttons!

Online Gameplay

Players may head over to the "NETWORK MODE" and play against other players over the internet with "RANK MATCH" and "PLAYER MATCH".
There's also a ranking leaderboard for players who wish to be in the hall of fame!
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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