Building on the initial version 2.0 announcement at Evo 2025, Arc System Works revealed further details at the Arc World Tour finals in South Korea, including major battle changes and new content arriving April 9.
Arc System Works provided an in-depth look at Guilty Gear -Strive- version 2.0 during the Arc World Tour finals in South Korea. This follows the game's Evo 2025 showcase, where the update was positioned as a major refresh with balance tweaks and a new character.
Key changes replace the Wild Assault mechanic with Counter Blitz and add new special moves for every character in the roster. New systems include a battle pass for progression rewards and expanded customization options for characters and player accounts.
The first season five DLC character, returning favorite Jam Kuradoberi, launches on April 9. Her kit features a unique parry move involving a bunny rabbit.