Summary

  • Guilty Gear Strive update 1.46 introduces Unika as a new DLC character.
  • The Frame Data Display option helps players master each character's skills and improve their performance in fighting games.
  • The update also includes bug fixes, adjustments for certain characters, and new content related to Season 4.

Guilty Gear Strive has dropped a new update, and the highlight is the introduction of Unika, a new DLC character. The newest Guilty Gear Strive patch also includes bug fixes, minor adjustments to some characters, and a new feature to help players improve their performance.

Arc System Works released Guilty Gear Strive in 2021, and since then, the game has been getting regular updates and new DLC characters. The game is currently in its fourth season, which has added two new characters. Dizzy, Ky Kiske's wife, arrived in October 2024, while Venom made his Guilty Gear Strive debut in March this year. Now, Guilty Gear Strive has just received another update, and it brings new content for fans of the popular fighting game franchise.

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Guilty Gear Strive has released update 1.46, and it adds Unika as the new DLC character. The girl of mysterious origin made her first appearance in the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime, and players can unlock her by purchasing the individual DLC or a pass with all Season 4 characters, stages, and additional colors. Unika's strong point is her ability to force opponents to make a mistake with heavy pressure sequences, as well as having the unique trait called Arbalest, which allows her to improve her special moves. In addition to Unika, the update added her musical theme “Carp Diem,” themed avatar and gallery items, and items related to GG World, a mode that tells more of the story of the Guilty Gear Strive fighters.

Another new feature included in Guilty Gear Strive update 1.46 is the Frame Data Display option. Available in Training, Combo Search, Combo Create, and Sparring modes, this change is particularly huge, as it shows detailed information about the timing and effectiveness of each character's abilities in frames. With this information, players can better master each character's skills and improve their performance in fighting games. Additionally, the patch includes a variety of general fixes, and adjustments for Nagoriyuki, A.B.A., Slayer, and Dizzy.

Now that Unika has been added to the Guilty Gear Strive roster, players wait for Lucy, the next Season 4 character. This is one of the season's most anticipated additions, as Lucy marks the unexpected crossover between the Arc System Works game and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. After that, the game will prepare for Season 5, and although not much is known about it at the moment, a previous Guilty Gear Strive leak has teased what players can expect from it.

Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.46 Patch Notes

  • General/All Modes
    • Added Unika as a playable character.
      • Unika will be available after purchasing "GGST Season Pass 4" or the "Unika” DLC item.

    • Added the Unika theme, “CARPE DIEM.”
      • Unika must be selectable in order to use the BGM.

    • Added avatar and gallery items for Unika.
      • 　The new avatar and gallery items can be obtained via “fishing.”

    • Added Unika related articles to GG WORLD.
    • Added two DLC stages, “In the Name of Peace” and “New Dawn, A Future Unfolding.”
      • The stages will be available after purchasing "GGST Season Pass 4" or the “In the Name of Peace” and “New Dawn, A Future Unfolding" DLC items.

    • Added new pre-battle interaction dialogue for the following match-ups.
      • Bridget vs Bedman? And Bedman? Vs Bridget

  • Digital Figure
    • Added additional content for Venom.
      • The new Digital Figure items can be accessed after obtaining them via “fishing.”

  • Training Mode
    • Added Frame Data Display feature.
      • 　This feature is available in Training, Combo Search, Combo Create, and Sparring modes.

    • Added information displayed under Input History.
      • Now displays input frame numbers.
      • Now displays a neutral icon when there is no directional input.

    • Added a feature making it possible to disable Negative Penalty in the settings. This feature is available in Training and Combo Create modes.

  • Fixes for Issues
    • Fixed an issue in Mission Mode making it impossible for some characters to complete Elphelt Match-up Tutorial 1.
    • Fixed an issue making it impossible to complete Combo Recipes created under certain conditions.
    • Fixed an issue causing the set counter-attack not to be performed as intended after making certain inputs when playing a Combo Recipe with a custom counter-attack recording.
    • Fixed several incorrect descriptions within the Command List.
    • Fixed other minor text or visual issues.

  • Battle-Related
    • Updated the battle version from Ver.4.04 to Ver.4.05.
      • This update only includes minor adjustments intended to improve the control feel for universal mechanics and fixes for issues. See below for details.

  • Adjustments:
  • 【All Throw Moves】
    • When Roman Cancel is input directly before the last hit of a throw hits, a Red Roman Cancel now activates after the final hit.
    • This makes it less likely for a Purple Roman Cancel to activate when the Roman Cancel is unintentionally input before the final hit connects.

  • 【All Air Throw Moves】
    • For characters who move backwards after the final hit of their throw hits, they no longer move backwards if the action is interrupted.
    • This makes it easier to follow up after performing a Roman Cancel.

  • Issue Fixes:
  • Universal Mechanics:
    • Fixed an issue causing disparity in the timing when the slow-down effect was applied when canceling a normal or special move with Red, Purple, or Blue Roman Cancel if not performed at the soonest possible timing.
    • Fixed an issue making it possible to use Psych Burst during the Wall Break sequence when activated under certain conditions.

  • Nagoriyuki:
    • Fixed an issue sometimes causing Nagoriyuki to move during the superflash when Blood Rage ends under certain conditions.

  • A.B.A:
    • Fixed an issue sometimes causing A.B.A to move during the superflash when Jealous Rage ends under certain conditions.

  • Slayer:
    • Fixed an issue sometimes causing momentum to apply to a special move even when the startup of his dash was not canceled into a jump.

  • Dizzy:
    • Fixed an error making it possible for the opponent to tech when landing an un-techable knockdown if the opponent lands at the same time Ice Field disappears. As a result of this fix, the active time of Ice Field has been extended by 1 frame.

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Released
June 11, 2021
ESRB
T For Teen due to Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Arc System Works
Publisher(s)
Arc System Works
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4 & PS5
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“Guilty Gear -Strive-“ is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ upholds the series’ reputation for a high octane soundtrack, groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay.

Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear -Strive-! Immerse yourself in new gameplay mechanics designed to be simple and welcoming for fighting game newcomers, yet deep and creative for veterans. Ride the Fire into a heavy metal inspired alternate future full of over-the-top action, style and fun! Blazing!

Head into the final confrontation with That Man, the person responsible for all the destruction and damage to the world and and it's inhabitants. Join Sol Badguy, his rival Ky Kiske, and a total starting roster of 15 unique characters as they face the astonishing conclusion to a story 20 years in the making!

Franchise
Guilty Gear
PC Release Date
June 11, 2021
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
March 7, 2023
PS5 Release Date
June 11, 2021
Nintendo Switch Release Date
January 23, 2025
Genre(s)
Fighting
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
How Long To Beat
5 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
24 GB (November 2023)
PS Plus Availability
N/A