According to leaked Phantom Resonance roadmaps (and cryptic tweets from the character’s official account), the "new" era is only in its first phase. Upcoming features teased include:
Use the "New" unit to match Askara (Mercenary). The offensive boost is generally better for clearing stages quickly than the defensive boost. meiko+askara+new
The machines utilize a "One Touch" operating concept with a membrane keypad for easy handling. According to leaked Phantom Resonance roadmaps (and cryptic
The flagship track. Lyrically, Meiko sings about the paradox of being connected via screens but feeling utterly alone. Askara supports this with a beat that sounds like a slowly beating heart—synthetic but alive. The "new" aspect here is the bridge, where Meiko's voice fractures into a thousand digital particles before reforming for the final chorus. The machines utilize a "One Touch" operating concept
. Note that "Askara" commonly refers to a separate deck-building game (