'A.B.A' Announced for Guilty Gear -Strive-, New Battle Stage, and New Special Move Coming March 26

Torrance, Calif. – March 20, 2024 – Arc System Works announced A.B.A, the newest Season 3 playable character for Guilty Gear -Strive-, officially joins the roster on March 26. Players can also download a free update the same day that introduces the new battle stage, “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives” and provides several balance changes, including the addition of a new special move for Millia Rage, Artemis. Fans attending the Arc World Tour Finals 2023 this week can play A.B.A for the first time early at the event.

The Arc World Tour Finals 2023 takes place at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California from March 21-23. For more information on the event schedule and purchasing tickets, fans can visit the official website and buy tickets here. Fans unable to attend in person can also catch the livestream on the official Arc System Works Twitch channel.

A.B.A Details

A.B.A is available as a purchasable character ($6.99) and as part of Season Pass 3 ($24.99) on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Steam®, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows platforms.

This fan-favorite returning fighter from 2012's Guilty Gear XX Accent Core R can enter her powerful Jealous Rage state by meeting certain conditions. She gains greatly improved movement during Jealous Rage, with different properties for most of her normal, special, and Overdrive moves. While she has shown to be profoundly jealous and belligerent at times, she can also be considerate and sympathetic towards others. Due to her upbringing in a laboratory, A.B.A is often shy and emotionally immature.

Her reluctant husband, Paracelsus, currently in the form of a magical battle axe which is actually named Flament Nagel, has brainwashed many, and led warriors to their deaths on the battlefield during the Crusades. The axe's thirst for violence can drive its wielder to fight until their bloody end, with no distinction between friend and foe. After the Crusades, he encountered A.B.A, accompanying her despite a seeming distaste for her constant advances.

Throughout their time together, he has begun to change shape from an axe into a key. A.B.A has yet to notice the change in heart he's experienced along with this transformation. She now sets out on a journey to find a human body for her spouse - concerned about the recent changes to his appearance, she has pledged to uncover the cause.

New Battle Stage “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives”

The new battle stage, “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives,” features a clear blue sea and an eye-catching monument. While coral reef overgrowth has transformed the city into a tourist spot, it is now inhabitable for residents.

New Special Move “Artemis”

“Artemis,” a new special move for Millia Rage, has been added to Guilty Gear -Strive- in this update. The new special move allows Millia to attack while leaping up at an angle behind her. As she leaps, she can evade low-hitting attacks or even pass through to the opponent's other side. This creates another option for Millia's offensive game and mixes up a blocking opponent with a blistering cross-up.

Playable characters and content featured in Season 3 will be fully available to players who purchased Season Pass 3.

This content requires the base game (sold separately) in order to play. In addition, players will be required to download the latest version of the game.

About Guilty Gear -Strive-
Guilty Gear -Strive- is the latest entry in the cutting edge, critically acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise, featuring refined gameplay mechanics, stunning animation, and a roster of unique characters. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, Guilty Gear -Strive- upholds the series' reputation for groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay. Guilty Gear -Strive- is out now for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Steam®, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows platforms. For more information, please visit the Guilty Gear -Strive- home page at: https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/en/