Melty Blood was first released as a doujin game in Japan.
Melty Blood: Act Cadenza, a further updated arcade version, was launched to arcades in Japan and later on consoles.
A major update titled Melty Blood: Actress Again was released in arcades, introducing new characters and refined gameplay.
Type-Moon officially announced Melty Blood: Type Lumina, a new installment in the series, coinciding with the Tsukihime remake announcement.
Melty Blood: Type Lumina was released worldwide on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.