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Skullgirls 2nd Encore Black Dahlia

Original (3/27): Skullgirls 2nd Encore players might be interested to hear that the next DLC character for the game is about to land on Switch, as Black Dahlia will be ready to go this week. She’ll be available for those on Nintendo’s console starting March 31, 2023.

Black Dahlia is featured in Season 1 Pass, which has various characters and bonuses. Annie of the Stars, Umbrella, and Marie will comprise the lineup. The Season Pass Exclusive Palette Pack, original soundtrack (including Annie’s new track), and Skullgirls Digital Art Compendium (updated) are a part of the whole package as well.

Skullgirls update Season 1 Pass

January is set to be a big month for Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Switch, with the team confirming that a massive update and release of Season 1 Pass are planned.

With the update, the game on Switch will have parity with other platforms. It will replace the previous version “with almost a full rewrite of the port’s codebase, fixing numerous issues specific to that version.” Players can look forward to enhanced load times that are over twice as fast as before, better performance, sharper UI, and smoother online play.

Umbrella has been revealed as the latest new character for Skullgirls 2nd Encore. She’ll be offered as part of the game’s new Season 1 Pass.

Here’s a proper introduction to Umbrella:


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