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Guilty Gear -Strive-

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

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'Guilty Gear -Strive-' Season 4 Adding Queen Dizzy Character DLC Next Week - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2024 @ 12:51 a.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 a new character trailer and profile for Queen Dizzy, the next Season 4 DLC character arriving in Guilty Gear -Strive- on October 31, 2024 for $6.99.

As the Benevolent Queen of Guiding Light, Queen Dizzy can dominate the screen with her many zoning tools, specializing in mid-ranged combat while combining her ice and fire attacks to chase down the opponent.

Character profile:

  • Name: Dizzy
  • Height: 5'5" (167 cm)
  • Weight: 124 lbs (56 kg)
  • Blood Type: Beyond analysis
  • Date of Birth: December 25
  • Origin: Unknown
  • Hobbies: Grooming her... wings?
  • Values: Everyone she can call family, those who helped her in the forest
  • Dislikes: Conflict
  • Affiliation: Formerly Jellyfish Pirates, currently Vialattea Kingdom

A half-Gear born between a Gear and a human. Although she once distrusted humans, meeting many kind people gradually helps her overcome those feelings. Sincere and pure at heart, she loves nature and humanity, despising conflict.

For a time she lives in hiding in the Forest of Demons after an elderly human couple takes her in. Johnny then asks her to join the Jellyfish Pirates, where she is welcomed warmly. During this new peaceful life, she meets Ky Kiske, a director of the International Police Force at the time, and falls in love. She eventually bears him a son, Sin.

Later, she is sealed away in slumber to escape an enemy attack and subsequently freed during the Cradle incident. After Ky steps down from his position as Allied King of Illyria, Dizzy now rules the new kingdom Vialattea together with him. Although still growing accustomed to her official duties, she finds each day fulfilling.

Queen Dizzy is also playable by purchasing the game’s Season Pass 4 for $24.99. A sale for the Guilty Gear -Strive- base game (50% off) is also currently available on the PlayStation StoreSteam Store, and Microsoft Store to commemorate Queen Dizzy’s return to the fray. Season Pass 2 (50% off) and Season Pass 3 (30% off) are also currently at a discount along with select Arc System Work titles.

In addition, some major game updates will arrive in Guilty Gear -Strive- on October 31, including Battle Balance Adjustments for all 28 existing characters. Please view the Season Pass 4 Battle Balance Update Trailer here to check out some of the notable changes for each character.

Season Pass 4 for Guilty Gear -Strive- is available now for $24.99, including 4 additional characters for players. This includes familiar faces Dizzy (October 31, 2024) and Venom (Early 2025) returning as playable characters, as well as Unika (Spring 2025) from the new “Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers” anime series and guest character Lucy (Summer 2025) from the “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” anime series, a first-ever content collaboration for the Guilty Gear series, working alongside the producer of the show, CD PROJEKT RED. Season Pass 4 will also release two DLC Additional Stages (Spring 2025, Summer 2025); the Season 4 Character Color Pack (colors #7 through #12 for Queen Dizzy, Venom, and Unika) for a total of 18 colors; and the Season Pass 4 Bonus: Premium Color Pack (31 Character Colors with 1 per character, including Unika).

Currently available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam), Guilty Gear -Strive- is coming to Nintendo Switch on January 23, 2025.


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