Despite getting knocked off the main stage at EVO 2018, SNK has steadily been supporting King of Fighters XIV -- overhauling its visual style, adding new fighters, and tweaking old ones.
Part of that support is by way of patch 3.0, which adds in Blue Mary, Heidern, Oswald, and Najd -- the latter of which is the winner of a create-a-character contest. Created by Saudi Arabian artist Mashael Al-Barrak, Najd dons an Abaya at night that grants her shadow powers, and lives as a college student during the day. She's rad and I can't wait to try her out.
Oh, and there's a 31-page English changelog that explains everything in 3.0! SNK should really be commended for their support.
Ver 3.0 patch notes [SNK]
via destructoid https://www.destructoid.com/najd-one-of-the-most-unique-king-of-fighters-characters-in-years-is-out-today-in-kof-xiv-s-3-0-update-498308.phtml