Skullgirls 2nd Encore coming to Xbox Series and Xbox One in 2022, DLC character Black Dahlia alpha gameplay trailer

Publisher Autumn Games and developer Hidden Variable have released the alpha gameplay trailer for Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Skullgirls Mobile Season 1 Pass downloadable content character Black Dahlia, as well as announced that Xbox Series and Xbox One versions are currently in development with a targeted release window of 2022.

Black Dahlia will launch in alpha for PC in June, followed by Early Access in Q3 2022, and a full release for PlayStation 4 and PC in Q4 2022. The Switch version of the Season 1 Pass, which has so far seen the release of playable characters Annie of the Stars and Umbrella on PlayStation 4 and PC, is in active development.

The fourth and final Season 1 Pass downloadable content character, who has yet to be revealed, has been delayed from its previously targeted release window of late 2022 to sometime in early 2023.

Here is an overview of Black Dahlia, via Autumn Games:

Black Dahlia’s key Special Move is using her massive gun-arm to launch slow-moving explosive rounds that detonate on contact. These explosive rounds don’t have the fullscreen reach like other zoning tools, so she’s more effective at mid-range where she can approach alongside them using her forward dash and unique “Onslaught” jump.

Onslaught is Dahlia’s unique movement ability that leaps towards the opponent allowing her to attack from the perfect angle. It can be used from the ground and the air, and the distance covered by the ground version adjusts based on how far she is from the opponent.

In future Alpha updates, Black Dahlia’s reload will be enhanced with unique rounds beyond her classic explosive shot. For example, one unique round creates a flaming hazard on the stage to enhance her zoning, while another turns her next shot into a powerful short-range buckshot. Her gun holds six rounds, after which she’ll need to reload.

Her remaining Special Moves will be focused on escaping and tricky movement, and you’ll just have to wait and find out what’s in store for her Blockbusters!

Skullgirls 2nd Encore is available now for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam. It is also available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita, but these versions will not receive any future downloadable content. Skullgirls Mobile is available for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play.

Watch the trailer below.