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Guilty Gear: Strive Sets April 9 Launch for Version 2.00 and Season Pass 5

Arc System Works signals a fresh start for the fighter with sweeping balance changes, a new defensive mechanic, and a yearlong DLC plan.

Overview

  • Version 2.00 lands April 9 with Jam Kuradoberi as the first Season 5 character, following a reveal at the Arc World Tour finals in South Korea.
  • The combat overhaul replaces the Wild Assault attack with Counter Blitz, adds new special moves to every character, and applies broad balance updates.
  • Robo=Ky arrives in summer 2026, with two more unannounced fighters slated for winter 2026 and spring 2027 to round out the four-character pass.
  • Season Pass 5 adds the Cradled by the Four Beasts stage, 28 new character colors for the DLC cast, a Street wanted-poster skin, and a Vintage Metal battle UI skin.
  • Arc System Works will roll out the Blazing Pass seasonal reward track in May with cosmetics and account options, as coverage highlights excitement for a fresh reset and flags concern about the new battle pass model.