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. This season promises fresh gameplay and exciting character combinations.
Season 4 Pass Details
Arc System Works is revamping Guilty Gear Strive with a dynamic 3v3 Team Mode. Six players will battle it out in team-based combat, creating strategic depth and unique character synergies. 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 anime, and the unexpected addition of Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
This season blends classic Guilty Gear with innovative gameplay, offering something for both veterans and newcomers.
The New 3v3 Team Mode
Season 4's 3v3 Team Mode allows for intense 3-on-3 battles, emphasizing strategic team composition and tactical gameplay. Each character will possess a unique "Break-In" special move, usable only once per match.
Currently, the 3v3 mode is in Open Beta, providing players a chance to test it out and offer feedback.
| Open Beta Period (PDT) |
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| July 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – July 29, 2024, 12:00 AM |
New and Returning Fighters
Queen Dizzy's Return
The regal Queen Dizzy returns from Guilty Gear X, boasting a refined appearance and gameplay that hints at significant lore implications. Her versatile fighting style blends ranged and melee attacks, adapting to her opponent's strategies. Available October 2024.
Venom's Comeback
The billiard-ball wielding Venom also makes a triumphant return from Guilty Gear X. His unique approach to combat involves strategic ball placement to control the battlefield, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for tactical players. Available Early 2025.
Unika Joins the Fight
Unika, hailing from the Guilty Gear Strive - Dual Rulers anime, will be a fresh addition to the roster. Look for her arrival in 2025.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Crossover – Lucy
Season 4's biggest surprise: Lucy, the first guest character in Guilty Gear Strive, joins the fray! This marks a significant crossover, following CD Projekt Red's previous inclusion of Geralt from The Witcher in Soul Calibur VI. Expect a technically skilled character, leveraging her cybernetic enhancements and netrunning abilities in unique ways. Lucy will be playable in 2025.
