Guilty Gear Strive Season 4: New Team Mode, Characters, and a Cyberpunk Crossover!
Get ready for a major update to Guilty Gear Strive! Season 4 introduces a thrilling 3v3 Team Mode, the return of fan-favorite characters, and a surprising crossover with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Let's dive into the details.
Season 4 Pass Highlights
Arc System Works is shaking things up with a brand-new 3v3 Team Mode. This innovative mode allows for 6-player team battles, creating exciting strategic depth and unique character combinations. Season 4 also welcomes back Dizzy and Venom from Guilty Gear X, alongside a new character, Unika, from the upcoming Guilty Gear Strive - Dual Rulers, and a truly unexpected addition: Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
This season promises gameplay innovation and excitement for both veterans and newcomers alike.
The All-New 3v3 Team Mode
The 3v3 Team Mode is a game-changer. Teams of three battle it out, offering opportunities for strategic synergy, exploiting weaknesses, and mastering matchups. Each character also gains access to a powerful "Break-In" special move, usable only once per match.
Currently, the 3v3 mode is in Open Beta, giving players a chance to experience the action and provide feedback.
| Open Beta Dates (PDT) |
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| July 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – July 29, 2024, 12:00 AM |
New and Returning Fighters
Dizzy's Royal Return
Queen Dizzy, returning from Guilty Gear X, boasts a regal new look and hints at intriguing story developments. Her versatile blend of ranged and melee attacks makes her adaptable to various fighting styles. Expect her arrival in October 2024.
Venom's Calculated Comeback
The billiard ball-wielding Venom also makes his triumphant return from Guilty Gear X. His strategic gameplay, using billiard balls to control the battlefield, presents a unique challenge for tactical players. Venom's entry is slated for Early 2025.
Unika: A New Contender
Unika, hailing from the anime Guilty Gear Strive - Dual Rulers, will be the newest addition to the roster, arriving in 2025.
Lucy: A Cyberpunk Surprise!
The Season 4 Pass's biggest surprise is Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, marking the first guest character in Guilty Gear Strive. This follows CD Projekt Red's previous crossover success with Geralt in Soul Calibur VI. Expect a technically skilled character, utilizing her cybernetic enhancements and netrunning abilities in unique ways. Lucy's release is also scheduled for 2025.
