Software:Guilty Gear -STRIVE-
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 Cover art featuring Sol Badguy and Ky Kiske | |
| Developer(s) | Arc System Works |
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| Series | Guilty Gear |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| Release | Windows, PS4, PS5
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| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Arcade system | ALL.Net P-ras MULTI Ver.3 |
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- (Japanese: ギルティギア ストライヴ Hepburn: Giruti Gia Sutoraivu) is an upcoming fighting video game developed and published by Arc System Works. It is the seventh mainline installment of the Guilty Gear series (eighth if counting Xrd REV 2), and the 24th overall. The game is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 11, 2021.
Gameplay
Intended as a "complete reconstruction of the franchise", Guilty Gear -STRIVE- retains but revamps many features of the series.[1] It introduces the "Wall Break" feature, which allows for stage transitions when a combo is initiated in the corner of the arena.[2]
Synopsis
Plot
The story continues after the events of Guilty Gear Xrd.[3] It will be the conclusion of Sol Badguy's story, set in the United States of America and featuring his final confrontation with That Man, Asuka R. Kreutz.
Characters
The game will feature fifteen playable characters on launch. Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, May, Axl Low, Chipp Zanuff, Potemkin, Faust, Millia Rage, Zato-1, Ramlethal Valentine, Leo Whitefang, Anji Mito and I-No return from previous installments, while two new characters make their debut: these are Nagoriyuki, a samurai-like vampire character who can drain opponents of their blood to increase his attack power, and Giovanna, a special operations unit officer who is accompanied by her wolf spirit, Rei. More characters will be released as downloadable content.[citation needed]
Development
After a new installment in the Guilty Gear series was confirmed to be in development at EVO 2018 by Arc System Works,[4] the game had its worldwide reveal and announcement trailer under the working title New Guilty Gear, showcasing the new Unreal Engine 4 graphics and Wall Break mechanic in EVO 2019.[5] Two days later, the game's main theme song, "Smell of the Game", was fully revealed as a promotional single.[6] The title Guilty Gear -STRIVE- was revealed in a trailer in November 2019.[7]
The game was delayed in May 2020 to an unspecified 2021 release date due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] After its public beta went live throughout February 2021, the game was delayed from April 9, 2021 to June 11, with the development team citing the game to improve the stability of online lobbies and online servers based on fan feedback for the reason behind its second delay.[9] [10]
A second open beta was announced, and ran from May 13 to May 16.
Release
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- will launch for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows on June 11, 2021. The game will also be distributed via Sega to Japanese arcades. Cross-platform play will be supported for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions. "Limited Edition" and "Ultimate Edition" editions were made available for pre-order; console players who get the latter will get early access to the full game on June 8, 2021.[11]
Pre-release
During the public beta phase, the game's netcode was highly praised by players.[12]
References
- ↑ McWhertor, Michael (August 9, 2019). "Guilty Gear director calls 2020 sequel 'a complete reconstruction of the franchise'". https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/9/20798731/guilty-gear-2020-new-details-daisuke-ishiwatari.
- ↑ O'Connor, Alice (March 4, 2021). "Guilty Gear Strive delayed by two months following beta feedback". https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/guilty-gear-strive-delayed-by-two-months-following-beta-feedback.
- ↑ Ramsey, Robert (February 26, 2021). "Hands On: Guilty Gear Strive Is Shaping Up to Be the Next Great Fighting Game". https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/02/hands_on_guilty_gear_strive_is_shaping_up_to_be_the_next_great_fighting_game.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (August 5, 2018). "New Guilty Gear title in development". https://www.gematsu.com/2018/08/new-guilty-gear-title-in-development.
- ↑ McWhertor, Michael (August 5, 2019). "The new Guilty Gear looks gorgeous". https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/5/20754681/new-guilty-gear-2020-evo-teaser-trailer.
- ↑ Ramsey, Robert (November 9, 2019). "New Guilty Gear's Rocking Theme Song 'Smell of the Game' Is Now on Spotify". https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/11/new_guilty_gears_rocking_theme_song_smell_of_the_game_is_now_on_spotify.
- ↑ Mejia, Ozzie (November 18, 2019). "The next Guilty Gear game adds Faust and an official title". https://www.shacknews.com/article/115059/the-next-guilty-gear-game-adds-faust-and-an-official-title.
- ↑ Yin-Poole, Wesley (May 15, 2020). "Guilty Gear Strive delayed to early 2021". https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-15-guilty-gear-strive-delayed-to-early-2021.
- ↑ Prescott, Shaun (March 4, 2021). "Gorgeous anime fighter Guilty Gear Strive delayed due to reviled lobby system". https://www.pcgamer.com/gorgeous-anime-fighter-guilty-gear-strive-delayed-due-to-reviled-lobby-system/.
- ↑ Adams, Kai (March 26, 2021). "Guilty Gear Strive Release Date Postponed". https://www.lawod.com/guilty-gear-strive-release-date-postponed/.
- ↑ Stenbuck, Kite (March 30, 2021). "Guilty Gear Strive Early Access Will Now Include All Launch Content". https://www.siliconera.com/guilty-gear-strive-early-access-will-now-include-all-launch-content/.
- ↑ Oloman, Jordan (February 17, 2021). "The Fighting Game Community Is Very Impressed With Guilty Gear Strive's Netcode". https://www.ign.com/articles/the-fighting-game-community-is-very-impressed-with-guilty-gear-strives-netcode.
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