Skullgirls 2nd Encore's next DLC fighter Umbrella has a ravenous sentient brolly Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Skullgirls 2nd Encore's next DLC fighter Umbrella has a ravenous sentient brolly Also coming to the mobile game. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 7 May 2021 1 comment Developer Hidden Variable has unveiled the latest DLC character to join the roster of acclaimed fighters Skullgirls 2nd Encore and the free-to-play Skullgirls Mobile: the sou'westered, be-wellied Umbrella and her sentient brolly chum, Hungern. Umbrella, the second DLC character to arrive as part of Skullgirls 2nd Encore's season pass (following on from March's Annie), is described as a small, slow character with limited movement that's able to take some "big swings" thanks Hungern. Indeed, while the perpetually rain-ready Umbrella certainly looks the part, Hungern is the real star in the many ways. Most of Umbrella's abilities will involve the living brolly, but the exact moves available at any time are determined by Hungern's hunger level - meaning players must either influence his available moveset by feeding him, or adapt their playstyle are required. Watch on YouTube Skullgirls 2nd Encore - Umbrella Teaser Trailer. "If Hungern is STARVING," explains Hidden Variable, "normals that use him are slower, but moves that involve devouring the opponent are stronger. If Hungern is OVERSTUFFED, moves that involve him conjuring something from the depths of his stomach may have bonus effects. Hungern is quite RAVENOUS and dangerous when he is hungry but not yet STARVING - expect to be rewarded if you can maintain this narrow window of power!". Hidden Variable says Umbrella is currently "very early on in development" - meaning all the above is subject to chance - but the studio is expecting her final form to launch in Q4. Before that, however, Umbrella will be available as an early access release for Season 1 Pass owners. Umbrella and sentient brolly pal Hungern. A "sketchy" alpha version will come first, and this initial iteration-heavy period is likely to last around two months. A beta version - complete with finished animations and "other general gameplay tuning adjustments" - is due in Q3, with the final version to follow. Umbrella's full release brings her final state, alongside her stage, music, palettes, and story mode. Umbrella is the second of four planned DLC characters to launch as part of Skullgirls 2nd Encore's £28 Season 1 Pass, and her announcement is accompanied by a bit of a sale on Steam. There's 60% off the base game until 13th May - bringing the price down from £19.49 to £7.79 - and there's 15% off the season pass, meaning you can pick it up for £23.62. Bundle fans, meanwhile, can purchase both with a 40% discount at £28.27. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store