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 announced that Guilty Gear -Strive- will be making its Nintendo Switch debut on January 23, 2025!

Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Edition will feature all 28 characters spanning the game’s Seasons 1-3. Players can enjoy online multiplayer modes, single player modes like Arcade and Survival modes, Tutorial and Training modes to welcome newcomers, and more. Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Edition also preserves the stunning graphics and immersive experience that players have enjoyed on console and PC versions, while fully embracing the ability for fiery battles across the Nintendo Switch’s TV mode, tabletop mode, or handheld modes!

The Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Edition package will include the following:

• 28 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS – A diverse roster of 28 characters and the largest roster in Guilty Gear history, from Sol Badguy to the recently added Slayer in Season 3.
• STORY MODE – Experience the over 6-hour Guilty Gear -Strive- main story following the conclusion of Sol Badguy’s journey!
• “ANOTHER STORY” – Enjoy a full-length movie that follows what has been occuring in the background of the game’s main story.
• ONLINE BATTLES – With Rollback Netcode* functionality installed, players can enjoy lagless online battles with other Nintendo Switch players remotely.
• ADDITIONAL GAME MODES & FEATURES
  • Tutorial Mode – Learn the basics of gameplay before you battle it out in Story Mode and other exciting modes.
  • Mission Mode – Perform practical techniques in a variety of mission-style challenges.
  • Survival Mode – Battle it out against consecutive CPU opponents with a limited health bar.
  • Training Mode – Freely practice with the ability to recreate a myriad of battle situations.
  • Versus Mode – Battle against CPU or human opponents offline with preferred battle settings.
  • Online Match – Fight against players from around the world with Ranked Tower, Open Park, and Player Match settings.
  • Combo Maker – Create your own original combo/sequence recipe and upload it, or challenge those uploaded by other players.
  • Digital Figure Mode** – Create original dioramas, placing character models freely on a preferred background while viewing those created and uploaded by others.
  • GG World Mode – View a glossary, character relation charts, and timelines related to the Guilty Gear series.
  • Gallery Mode – Collect and enjoy a variety of character artwork, movies, and soundtracks.

Pre-orders are now open for the Nintendo Switch Edition physical package.

*This title will not Crossplay with Guilty Gear -Strive- running on other platforms.

**Digital Figure Mode will be available after an initial patch update (timing TBD). 

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.