Guilty Gear Strive: Season 3 Release Date, DLC Details and more

Guilty Gear: Strive has seen tons of success in its lifetime since it was released back in 2021, and this is in large part due to the developers constantly adding more engaging content to the game. Now, we're in for the next big update as Season 3 rolls around, and even more so because the DLC is set to release as well. 

So if you are looking forward to the Season 3 update of the game as well as the upcoming DLC content, then we have you covered. Below you can find all the release dates, details, and more general information surrounding Season 3 and the DLC for Guilty Gear: Strive. 

Guilty Gear: Strive - Season 3 Release Date And Details

As per the official statement found on the Guilty Gear website, it has been revealed that the game's third season will kick off with the arrival of both the DLC content and the 1.29 patch on August 24. Although Arc System Works has yet to provide a formal announcement, it is expected that we will soon receive a notice from the developers regarding server downtime to facilitate the updates, a procedure that was carried out during the previous season.

Shifting our focus to the content in store for season 3, the comprehensive patch notes provided by the developers suggest a substantial array of modifications and enhancements. These encompass the addition of a new DLC character (more details to come), along with adjustments to the game's main menu, online matches, lobbies, mission modes, and a host of bug fixes and miscellaneous changes. For a more detailed insight, you can explore our coverage of the 1.29 patch notes.

For a succinct overview of the Season 3 battle pass and free pass, refer to the following information:

Season Pass 3 ($24.99 / 2,750 yen)

This package includes the following content:

• Playable Character: Johnny (August 24)
• Playable Character: ??? (2023)
• Playable Character: ??? (2024)
• Playable Character: ??? (2024)
• Additional Battle Stage #1
• Additional Battle Stage #2
• Season 3 Characters Additional Colors
• Season 3 Characters Extra Colors #13 to #15
• Season 3 Update (free)

The Season 3 update encompasses:

• New Special Moves: Added to six out of the 15 initial roster characters, with more characters receiving these updates in subsequent patches.
• New Offensive Mechanism: Wild Assault, enabling a lunging frontal attack, with variations depending on the character.
• New Defensive Mechanism: Deflect Shield, capable of blocking a variety of attacks, including overheads, lows, and projectiles.

Guilty Gear: Strive - Season 3 DLC Content

Let's delve into the particulars of the upcoming DLC character for Season 3, Johnny. According to his character description, he serves as the leader of the Jellyfish Pirates and is a master of the Hirofumi Style of swordsmanship. Despite being a renowned outlaw, he lives by the philosophy of "Help the weak and restrain the strong," a creed that has earned him widespread popularity. 

Johnny is known for his relaxed demeanor, always ready for a good time, yet fully capable of taking charge in challenging situations. He remains unfazed by even the direst circumstances, often diffusing tension with his witty humor. Notably, he rescues war-orphaned children, exclusively females, and brings them into his crew, regarding the Jellyfish Pirates as his own kin. His devotion to their safety surpasses even his own life.

While specific details about Johnny's playstyle and move set remain scant, further information is anticipated following the update's release on August 24, 2023. Rest assured, we will also provide coverage when Johnny makes his debut on the character roster.