During their ARCREVO America Finals event today, Arc System Works America, Inc. revealed that longtime fan-favorite boss Testament is making their debut as a playable character in the acclaimed 2.5 fighting games, Guilty Gear -Strive-, for PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Steam.
The elegant grim reaper, Testament, will be debuting as a playable character for Guilty Gear -Strive- Season Pass 1 owners on March 28th and individual purchase starting March 31st, 2022. Testament specializes in fighting from a distance using long-ranged scythe moves and attacks from their demon familiars.
In addition, Guilty Gear -Strive- players will see further new game content and features, such as:
- White House Reborn – Introducing a new battle stage, White House Reborn… The additional battle stage White House Reborn, as the name implies, features the Presidential Residence of the United States. It serves as a key stage in the Story Mode and suffers major damage during the story’s events. It is currently under the process of reconstruction and has already been restored to its position as the center of the government. Season Pass 1 owners will gain access to the stage after the update patch on March 28th, while Individual purchase ($1.99) for the PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 versions begins on March 31st and Steam version on March 28th, 2022.
- Digital Figure Mode – An all-new mode bringing endless creative possibilities, where players can create their own unique scene by placing characters, furniture, effects, and more. You can even adjust the characters’ expressions, camera angles, filters, and more, as well as share creations with other players online. Digital Figure Mode will be available for play after maintenance on March 28th. Check out the new mode here.
- “Another Story” Release – Bringing new missions for players, and the final item in the Guilty Gear -Strive- Season Pass 1. “Another Story” shows an alternate perspective on the game’s lore, highlighting many characters who did not make an appearance in the main story. “Another Story” is planned for release at the end of April.
Arc System Works is also excited to confirm the development for Season 2 in Guilty Gear -Strive-! Season 2 will include 4 additional characters, as well as cross-platform play between PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions. Updates are also being prepared to improve the servers, reduce connection time to the server, and stabilize network modes. Stay tuned for updates regarding Season 2.
