Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition

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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.
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About Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition

About this game

Contents include : 

  • Guilty Gear -Strive- main game
  • GGST Season Pass 1 
  • Guilty Gear -Strive- Digital sound and artworks
  • Guilty Gear -Strive- Ultimate Edition Special Color
  • GGST Season Pass 2
  • GGST Season Pass 3
  • GGST Season Pass 4
  • GGST Season Pass 5
  • GGST Guilty Gear 25th Anniversary Colors

Get into a fight with Guilty Gear -Strive- from Arc System Works!

Go And Fight That Man

Guilty Gear -Strive- is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. It features a high-octane soundtrack, groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay. Players can join Sol Badguy, his rival Ky Kiske, and a total starting roster of 15 unique characters as they face off against That Man who is responsible for all the destruction and damage to the world. The soundtrack was composed by series creator and music composer Daisuke Ishiwatari; it will surely rock players' ears with its thrashing tracks. 

Innovative Gameplay Mechanics 

Guilty Gear -Strive- introduces several new and innovative gameplay mechanics that allow players of all skill levels to quickly learn the fundamentals while still providing deep and creative gameplay options. One such addition is the wall-breaking mechanic which allows players to approach battle in new ways. Basic controls are simple and welcoming enough for fighting game newcomers yet complex enough for veterans to explore further. 

Stunning Visuals 

The visuals of Guilty Gear -Strive- are nothing short of stunning, featuring dynamic 3D cell-shaded graphics that truly bring the characters to life. Immerse yourself in an alternate future full of over-the-top action and style as you take part in this thrilling final confrontation! Uncover the smell of the game as you witness this astonishing conclusion to a story 20 years in the making!

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
April 09, 2026
Developer:
Arc System Works
Publisher:
Arc System Works
Rating:
ACB rating of 15
ESRB rating of 13
PEGI rating of 12
USK rating of 12
Supported Languages:
English
Franchise:
Guilty Gear
Features:
PvP
Online PvP

SharedSplit Screen PvP

SharedSplit Screen

Steam Achievements

Full controller support

Steam Leaderboards

Remote Play Together

Singleplayer

Multiplayer

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-3450, 3.10 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB / GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 26 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

Recommended:

  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.40 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

Frequently Bought Together

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Editions

Critic Reviews

85

GameSpot

GameSpot
80 / 100
"The fighting in Guilty Gear Strive, though, is impeccable. And that's what matters most. Like all Guilty Gears, it is a game of extremes. If you've tried the series and fallen...

IGN

IGN
90 / 100
"Guilty Gear Strive is a milestone 2D fighting game that raises the bar for anime-like fighters in terms of its visuals, online netcode, and sheer creativity found in all...

GameGrin

100 / 100
"GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is a great fighting game and a great sequel to an old franchise which successfully caters to both genre veterans and newcomers. It is a bit on the...
Reviews provided by MetaCritic

Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition Statistics

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Time Played

< 1 Hour
7.14%
~1 Hour
3.57%
~2 Hours
1.79%
~4 Hours
3.57%
~8 Hours
8.93%
~12 Hours
1.79%
~20 Hours
16.07%
~40 Hours
23.21%
~60 Hours
3.57%
>= 80 Hours
30.36%
Achievement Hunter?
30.36% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!

Difficulty Statistics

Difficulty Rating

Simple
2.78%
Easy
8.33%
Just Right
52.78%
Tough
29.17%
Unforgiving
6.94%
Relax & enjoy! 52.78%  of players consider this game to be Just Right

Completion Statistics

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Play Behaviour

Tried It
4.29%
Played It
25.71%
Halfway
10%
Beat It
35.71%
Conquered It
24.29%
Completionist! 24.29%  of players have Conquered It
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 editions. They are Standard Edition and 2.0 Starter Edition
2.0 Starter Edition contains:
  • Base Game
  • Season Pass 1
  • Digital sound and artworks
  • Ultimate Edition Special Color
  • Season Pass 2
  • Season Pass 3
  • Season Pass 4
  • Season Pass 5
  • 25th Anniversary Colors
Available DLCs for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- include Season Pass 4, Season Pass 3, Season Pass 2, and Season Pass 1
Somewhere in the middle. 11% of GameFAQs users said Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition is Simple or Easy. 53% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 36% of GameFAQs users said Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to ACB, Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition is suitable for players aged 15 and above.
Yes, Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-3450, 3.10 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB / GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 26 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.40 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 43 hours. 57% of users played Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition for over 40 hours.
Yes, Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition has broad critical consensus. 100% of critics on Metacritic recommend Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition. The Metascore is 85 out of 100.
Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition was released on April 09, 2026
Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition is published by Arc System Works
Guilty Gear -Strive- 2.0 Starter Edition was developed by Arc System Works
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