Melty Blood was first released as a doujin game in Japan.
Melty Blood Re-ACT, an updated version of the original game with new story elements and gameplay mechanics, was released.
Melty Blood: Act Cadenza, a further updated arcade version, was launched to arcades in Japan and later on consoles.
Melty Blood: Act Cadenza was released for the PlayStation 2 consoles in Japan.
A major update titled Melty Blood: Actress Again was released in arcades, introducing new characters and refined gameplay.
Updated version of Actress Again titled Melty Blood: Actress Again Current Code was released in arcades with balance updates and bug fixes.
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.
A mysterious event known as the Hollow Night begins in Misaki Town, causing many supernatural occurrences and strange phenomena to unfold.
Arcueid Brunestud, a powerful True Ancestor vampire, arrives in Misaki Town to hunt the dangerous vampire Roa.
Shiki Tohno meets Arcueid Brunestud, marking the start of their alliance as they work together to uncover the mysteries of the Hollow Night.
Shiki Tohno begins to awaken his unique Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, giving him the ability to see the 'death' of all things.
The vampire Roa and his servant serve as the main antagonists during the Hollow Night, attacking various residents in Misaki Town.
Shiki and Arcueid confront Roa, leading to a climactic battle to stop the vampire's rampage during the Hollow Night.
After Roa's defeat, the Hollow Night event concludes, restoring relative peace to Misaki Town.
