The producer of Guilty Gear Strive indicated that future updates for the Switch version may be limited due to hardware constraints and development challenges, with the team considering how much they can push to support the platform moving forward.
Arc System Works is considering ending support for the Nintendo Switch version of Guilty Gear Strive due to hardware limitations and the increasing complexity of updates, but has not made a final decision yet.
Arc System Works announced a major update for Guilty Gear Strive, Version 2.0, set for 2026, featuring new characters, rebalancing, new moves, and quality of life improvements aimed at refreshing the game experience and addressing gameplay balance issues.
FightClub Championship 6 Nansha in Guangzhou featured top players competing in Guilty Gear Strive, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with notable winners including Neo in Smash, Maruko in Guilty Gear, and Vi in Granblue, as the event served as a crucial Gold Event on the Arc World Tour.
The major update for Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition is now available, introducing three new characters (Venom, Unika, Lucy), new music, avatar parts, digital figures, and gameplay improvements including ranked matches and battle version update, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
SQ released a tier list for Guilty Gear Strive, ranking characters and labeling Potemkin as a 'failure of game design,' while also highlighting other characters as 'broken' or in need of buffs, with upcoming updates expected to impact the meta.
Guilty Gear Strive's producer discussed the upcoming version 2.0 update, set for 2026, which will include new content such as the character Lucy and potentially more characters hinted at in recent teasers, with more details to be revealed soon.
Guilty Gear Strive continues to evolve with the upcoming release of Lucy from Cyberpunk, a new chapter 2.00 announced at Evo 2025 featuring returning characters Robo-Ky and Jam Kuradoberi, and planned balance updates to improve gameplay. The developers are also working on new features like ranked mode and are open to expanding the franchise into different genres in the future.
Evo 2025 in Las Vegas showcased numerous new fighting game announcements, including updates and new characters for titles like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, and Virtua Fighter, along with upcoming beta tests and crossovers, highlighting a vibrant year for fighting game fans.
Arc System Works announced that the Switch version of Guilty Gear Strive will receive a major update in Fall 2025, adding new DLC characters including Lucy, Venom, and Unika, along with balance adjustments, new stages, and other improvements, bringing the Switch version up to date with other platforms.
Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners joins Guilty Gear Strive as a DLC character, with her story and gameplay reflecting her anime origins, including her hacking abilities and her quest to return home, debuting on August 21.
Arc System Works revealed Lucy as the final DLC character for Guilty Gear Strive's Season Pass 4, with her release on August 21 and a version 2.00 update planned for 2026, also bringing the game to Nintendo Switch this fall.
The article provides a viewer's guide for Evo 2025 focusing on Guilty Gear -Strive-, highlighting upcoming events in Tokyo, Las Vegas, Nice, and Singapore, and offering related news about fighting game tournaments and community activities.
A recent unconfirmed report suggests that Arc System Works has canceled a new Guilty Gear project, with the decision made in recent weeks. The studio is currently exploring other projects, and the future of the series remains uncertain, especially after the success of Guilty Gear Strive. The cancellation indicates a possible reset or shift in focus for the franchise, but details are scarce and should be taken with caution.
The next Guilty Gear game has been reportedly canceled by Arc System Works, with the franchise currently 'back to the drawing board,' although the company hints at a big and exciting future for the series. Despite the cancellation, Arc System Works is working on other projects, including new titles announced at recent showcases.