Sometime before Ninja Theory's team-based 4v4 brawler Bleeding Edge launched on March 24, the developer announced it would be adding new characters; specifically teasing a dolphin in a mech appropriately named Mekko. After putting the aquatic mammal on hold to fix more pressing issues players expressed about the game, the Bleeding Edge team has announced Mekko will be releasing with a patch next week.

The delayed release was treated with a cheeky tone on the Bleeding Edge Twitter account Tuesday by suggesting Mekko is "being held for questioning" after harassing people with "inappropriate" puns and bad language. In the community update attached to that social media post, the developer further stipulates that Mekko has actually just taken a backseat to push a patch which will improve console matchmaking.

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On top of Mekko and the matchmaking patch, the Ninja Theory team says more unlockable emotes and paint jobs will be added. After that there are plans in place for new skins, game modes, and another new fighter down the line, but there's no "firm date" on these additions.

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Ninja Theory is also currently working on Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 for the Xbox Series X and PC, and recently released Snapchat filters based on Senua alongside one for Bleeding Edge's Nidhoggr.

Bleeding Edge is available now for Xbox One and PC.

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Sources: TwitterBleeding Edge Community Update