Looks like the news from PAX West is leaking a bit early, as we now have confirmation of GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- seeing Switch release. This comes to us via a banner spotted on the PAX West show floor, so expect an official announcement sometime very soon.
Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear -Strive-! Immerse yourself in new gameplay mechanics designed to be simple and welcoming for fighting game newcomers, yet deep and creative for veterans. Ride the Fire into a heavy metal inspired alternate future full of over-the-top action, style and fun! Blazing!
“Guilty Gear -Strive-“ is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ upholds the series’ reputation for a high octane soundtrack, groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay.
Head into the final confrontation with That Man, the person responsible for all the destruction and damage to the world and and it’s inhabitants. Join Sol Badguy, his rival Ky Kiske, and a total starting roster of 15 unique characters as they face the astonishing conclusion to a story 20 years in the making!
Rock out to the thrashing tracks laid down by series creator and music composer, Daisuke Ishiwatari! Bang your head and beat your opponent to the killer soundtrack while being blown away by the most stunning and dynamic 3D cell-shaded visuals produced to date!
Guilty Gear -Strive- brings a number of new and innovative game play mechanics designed to allow players new to the series to quickly learn the fundamentals while maintaining the deep, creative gameplay Guilty Gear is praised for. New additions to the series such as a wall-breaking mechanic will allow for new and exciting approaches to battle.
Thanks to ArmoredFrog for the heads up!
UPDATE: Following a PAX West leak, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- has now been officially announced for Switch, and it comes complete with all 28 characters. Experience the gorgeous graphics and animations with the intense and immersive gameplay you know and love in all three Nintendo Switch™ play modes: TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode.
Guilty Gear −Strive− Nintendo Switch Edition is do out January 23rd, 2025 and will be priced at $60. The game includes the use of rollback netcode, but does not support crossplay between other versions. You can see the official announcement trailer and press release.
Arc System Works America, Inc. today announced that GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, the highly-acclaimed 2.5D fighting game, will be making its Nintendo Switch™ debut on January 23, 2025! Pre-orders are now open for the Nintendo Switch Edition physical package.
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.
Please note that this title will not Crossplay with GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- running on other platforms.
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