The story continues after the events of Guilty Gear Xrd. ( March 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. This section's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. It introduces the 'Wall Break' feature, which allows for stage transitions when a combo is initiated in the corner of the arena. Intended as a 'complete reconstruction of the franchise', Guilty Gear Strive retains the core essence of the series but revamps many features and mechanics, except for the removal of the series’ signature mechanic, the Instant Kill. Guilty Gear Strive received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visuals, gameplay and netcode, and has sold over 2.5 million units as of August 2023. The game was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows in June 2021, for Japanese arcades in July 2021, and for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in March 2023.
It is the seventh mainline installment of the Guilty Gear series, and the 25th overall. Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting video game developed and published by Arc System Works.