Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Details First Story Chapter, Characters, and Battle Mechanics

CyberConnect2 revealed new details about Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 including the first story chapter, various characters, and battle mechanics. The sequel picks up one year after the events of the original game. 

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 is scheduled for a May 11 worldwide launch. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

The latest details about Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 are available below via Gematsu:

The Story of Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2

Chapter 1

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 (voiced by Yuki Onodera)

“Come now, Vanilla, introduce yourself.”

• 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 (voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya)

“All troops, cover the children!”

• 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 (voiced by Sachi Kokuryu)

“Eliminate all enemies that obstruct their path!”

• 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

Battle Mechanics

Children placed at a gun turret will attack with their skilled weapon type.

Formation

The placement of children is the key to battle tactics!

Skills

Use a variety of skills to gain an advantage in battles!

New: Added new highly tactical and technical skills!

New: 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 and recovery leader skills: “Careful!” – Hexes an enemy’s sight to make its attack fail.
• Example of offensive leadership skill: “We Strike First!” – All allies attack first.

Leader Skills are acquired in Judgment Chance as described below.

New: Judgement Chance Moves the Story​ Based on the Player’s Decisions!

The judgment values for empathy and resolution may increase with Malt’s 

Additionally, episodes will trigger based on gauge values! These values factor into the fate of the children, especially Malt.

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