Guilty Gear -Strive-

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
Developer: Arc System Works
Release Date: June 11, 2021

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'Guilty Gear -Strive-' (ALL) Returns With An Open Beta Test #2 Next Month

by Rainier on April 27, 2021 @ 6:07 p.m. PDT

Guilty Gear -Strive- is the latest entry in the fighting game franchise, and upholds the series' reputation for groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay.

Guilty Gear -Strive- will bring the franchise to the next level with new gameplay and updated design, created by the main development team that is lauded over their previous work.

Sophisticated game mechanics designed to bring out the mind games we know fighting games for, including the audacious new wall-break mechanic. The drama heats up as you and your opponent clash!

With zoom-ins and slow motion camera effects, impressive text visuals and top-notch animation quality, Guilty Gear -Strive- is filled to the brim with visual elements to make the show even more exciting, not only for you but also for those who watch it.

Arc System Works revealed that the release version of Guilty Gear -Strive- will use rollback netcode for online play. Please note that the rollback implementation is still being developed so the upcoming closed beta will be using a delay-based implementation.

Arc System Works announced that the Guilty Gear -Strive- Open Beta Test #2 (OBT2) will be available on PS4 and PS5 from 8:00pm PST on May 13th to 7:59am PST on May 16th.

Game data will be downloadable at 8:00am PST on May 7th. Anji and I-NO will now be playable along with all characters from the initial roster, and features the English voice cast.

Available Modes:

  • Versus – Play against the CPU or another player.
  • Tutorial – Learn the basics of gameplay.
  • Training – Practice with custom settings.
  • Network – Play against others from across the globe. Player Matches (player created rooms) will not be available during the beta test.

For those who have the previous Open Beta Test client, it will be updated to the Open Beta Test #2 client. You do not need to download the new client.

Cross-play is available between PS4 and PS5 (PlayStation Plus is not required), but an online connection is required to play offline modes.

Pre-orders for the game are available on the PlayStation Store and on PC. Owners of the PS4 version will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free.

Early Access will have 13 out of 15 characters playable. For the Story mode, only the prologue will be available before the release. During the Early Access, online modes will not be available.

The latest chapter in the Guilty Gear franchise will finally land in the hands of fighting game fans on June 11, 2021 for the PS4, PS5 and PC (Steam) for $59.99, with the Deluxe and Ultimate Edition available on June 8, 2021.


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