Only one of the seven is an actual new character; the six are veterans returning from the first PXZ. Making her debut in the game is the kunoichi Hibana from Kunoichi/Nightshade, who plays as a Solo Unit. Pai Chan (Virtua Fighter) and Alisa Illinichina Amiella (who now sports her God Eater 2 garb) now also play solo; Pai's former partner Akira Yuki is now paired with Kage-Maru, while Alisa's former partner Soma Schicksal is yet to be confirmed to appear.
Chun-Li (Street Fighter) and Morrigan Aensland (Vampire/Darkstalkers) also return, this time going their separate ways: Chun-Li forms a new team with fellow China girl, Tekken's Ling Xiaoyu, while Morrigan signs a bloody pact with fellow Night Warrior Demitri Maximoff.