Minigames & Diversions

Engage with minigames and diversions in Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]. Earn resources and unlock items beyond the intense Hollow Night battles.

Minigames & Diversions

Beyond the intense battles and deep narrative of Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r], there are several engaging minigames and diversions that offer a break from the main action, provide opportunities to earn valuable resources, and even unlock unique cosmetic items. Mastering these can significantly enhance your overall experience and progression.

The Hollow Night's Bazaar

Located in the central hub, accessible from the main menu by selecting "Extras," the Hollow Night's Bazaar is your primary destination for spending accumulated currency on various rewards. It functions as a rotating shop with different vendors appearing on specific in-game days. Keep an eye on the calendar in the top-right corner of the Bazaar screen.

• Currency: The primary currency for the Bazaar is EXS Fragments, earned through completing Story Mode chapters, Arcade Mode runs, and participating in Network Mode matches.
• Vendors & Wares:
  • Merkava's Curios: Appears on odd-numbered days. Specializes in character color palettes (e.g., "Crimson Blaze" for Hyde, "Azure Dream" for Linne) and voice packs. Prices range from 150 to 500 EXS Fragments per item.
  • Waldstein's Armory: Appears on even-numbered days. Offers unique avatar icons for Network Mode profiles and custom battle UI themes (e.g., "Ancient Rune UI," "Modern Circuit UI"). Expect to pay 200-600 EXS Fragments.
  • Orie's Archives: Appears every third day. Provides access to lore entries, character biographies, and concept art galleries. These are generally cheaper, costing 50-100 EXS Fragments, but offer invaluable insight into the game's world.
• Strategy: Prioritize purchasing items for your main characters first. Voice packs can significantly alter the feel of a character, and new color palettes are a great way to personalize your fighter. Always check Orie's Archives for lore if you're interested in the story.

Training Mode Challenges: Combo Gauntlet

While not a traditional minigame, the "Combo Gauntlet" within Training Mode offers a structured challenge that rewards precision and execution. Access it by navigating to "Training" from the main menu, then selecting "Combo Gauntlet."

• Objective: Complete a series of increasingly difficult combo trials for each character. Each trial has a specific input sequence and requires precise timing.
• Rewards:
  • First Completion: For each character's first successful completion of all Combo Gauntlet trials, you earn a bonus of 1000 EXS Fragments and unlock a special "Mastery" title for that character in Network Mode.
  • Individual Trial Completion: Completing individual trials, while not offering direct currency, unlocks the next trial in the sequence and provides valuable practice for competitive play.
• Walkthrough Steps (Example for Hyde's Basic Gauntlet):
  1. Trial 1 (Basic Opener): 5A > 5B > 5C. Focus on chaining the normals smoothly.
  2. Trial 2 (Launcher Extend): 5A > 5B > 5C > 2C > j.B > j.C. After 2C, immediately jump and input j.B, then j.C.
  3. Trial 3 (EX Special Finish): 5A > 5B > 5C > 2C > j.B > j.C > Land > 236B+C (EX Black Orb). The timing after landing from the air combo is crucial for the EX special.
  4. Trial 4 (Veil Off Cancel): 5A > 5B > 5C > 2C > j.B > j.C > Land > 236B+C > Veil Off (D+C). Input Veil Off immediately after the EX Black Orb connects.
• Strategy: Break down complex combos into smaller segments. Practice each segment until it's consistent, then try to link them together. Don't be afraid to use the input display in Training Mode to identify where your inputs are going wrong.

Chronicle Mode: Hidden Side Stories

While primarily a story mode, Chronicle Mode contains several hidden side stories and character interactions that can be considered diversions, offering unique narrative insights and sometimes even small rewards. These are often triggered by specific conditions.

• Access: From the main menu, select "Chronicle."
• Triggering Conditions (Examples):
  • Linne & Seth's Secret Meeting: During Chapter 3 of Linne's Chronicle, if you choose the dialogue option "Investigate the sound" instead of "Ignore it," you will unlock a short scene between Linne and Seth, providing additional context to their relationship. This rewards 50 EXS Fragments.
  • Carmine's Prank: In Chapter 5 of Hyde's Chronicle, if you defeat Carmine with a perfect round, a humorous post-battle scene will play where Carmine attempts a petty prank, earning you the "Pranked" avatar icon.
  • Yuzuriha's Tea Time: After completing all main character Chronicles, return to Yuzuriha's Chapter 2 and select the dialogue option "Offer her tea." This unlocks a peaceful scene and the "Tea Ceremony" background for Network Mode lobbies.
• Strategy: Experiment with different dialogue choices and try to achieve specific battle conditions (e.g., perfect rounds, finishing with an EXS Burst) in Chronicle Mode. Many of these hidden scenes are subtle and require keen observation or multiple playthroughs.