“While me must be somewhat tight-lipped at the moment, we are planning multiple updates that should bring a fresh new experience even for players dedicated to playing one main character”, the statement reads.
They explained that the Season 3 changes for Guilty Gear Strive would of course include balance changes for the entire cast, but also said that they would shake things up with new battle mechanics as well as new special moves for every character.
Based on the phrasing though, don’t expect all the changes to drop at once- it’s more likely that the mechanic changes would be coming via a mid season patch.
Aside from that, these changes would also include fixes to the game’s lobby system.
This weekend is the start of EVO 2023- one of the year’s biggest fighting game event, where Guilty Gear Strive is one of the main stage events alongside titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 7 as well as Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3.
Last year’s event saw the sudden announcement of Bridget to kick off the game’s second season, where cross play was also announced for a future update.
Guilty Gear Strive
Publisher: Arc System Works
Developer: Arc System Works
Release Date: 2021-06-11
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam
Experience the thrill of battle with the in-depth mechanics and gorgeous animations of Guilty Gear -Strive-, the latest entry in the cutting edge Guilty Gear series!
- Graphics so stunning they look like hand-drawn animation!
Graphical advances make for a game so beautiful it could be mistaken for hand-drawn animation. The new generation of graphics are a delight for the eyes down to the tiniest detail!
- The cutting edge of the fighting game genre!
We set out with the goal to innovate the fighting game genre with this title. This game appeals to a wider audience, while maintaining the deep game mechanics that define the Guilty Gear series. The complex mechanics such as the dramatic new wall break system create opportunities for the mind games associated with fighting games. One clash after the next tells a story unique to each battle!
- Their fates come to a conclusion!
The story of Guilty Gear has been told over more than 20 years. At long last, each character's fate comes to a conclusion! What shocking truth awaits them?
Content of the Ultimate Edition :
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Season Pass 1
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Soundtrack and Artbook
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Ultimate Edition Special Colours
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