Guilty Gear: Strive DLC character A.B.A launches March 26

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New battle stage and free update due out on same date.

Arc System Works has announced Guilty Gear: Strive Season 3 downloadable content character A.B.A. She will launch on March 26.

Additionally, the paid downloadable content battle stage called “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives” and a free update featuring several balance changes—including the addition of a new special move for Millia Rage called “Artemis”—are due out on the same date.

Get the details below.

DLC Character A.B.A

A.B.A (voiced by Anna Brisbin in English, Riho Sugiyama in Japanese) is available as a purchasable character ($6.99) and as part of Season Pass 3 ($24.99) on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows platforms.

This fan-favorite returning fighter from 2012’s Guilty Gear XX Accent Core R can enter her powerful Jealous Rage state by meeting certain conditions. She gains greatly improved movement during Jealous Rage, with different properties for most of her normal, special, and Overdrive moves. While she has shown to be profoundly jealous and belligerent at times, she can also be considerate and sympathetic towards others. Due to her upbringing in a laboratory, A.B.A is often shy and emotionally immature.

Her reluctant husband, Paracelsus, currently in the form of a magical battle axe which is actually named Flament Nagel, has brainwashed many, and led warriors to their deaths on the battlefield during the Crusades. The axe’s thirst for violence can drive its wielder to fight until their bloody end, with no distinction between friend and foe. After the Crusades, he encountered A.B.A, accompanying her despite a seeming distaste for her constant advances.

Throughout their time together, he has begun to change shape from an axe into a key. A.B.A has yet to notice the change in heart he’s experienced along with this transformation. She now sets out on a journey to find a human body for her spouse—concerned about the recent changes to his appearance, she has pledged to uncover the cause.

New Battle Stage: “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives”

The new battle stage, “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives,” features a clear blue sea and an eye-catching monument. While coral reef overgrowth has transformed the city into a tourist spot, it is now inhabitable for residents.

New Special Move” “Artemis”

“Artemis,” a new special move for Millia Rage, has been added to Guilty Gear: Strive in this update. The new special move allows Millia to attack while leaping up at an angle behind her. As she leaps, she can evade low-hitting attacks or even pass through to the opponent’s other side. This creates another option for Millia’s offensive game and mixes up a blocking opponent with a blistering cross-up.

Playable characters and content featured in Season 3 will be fully available to players who purchased Season Pass 3.

This content requires the base game (sold separately) in order to play. In addition, players will be required to download the latest version of the game.

Guilty Gear: Strive is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, as well as via Xbox Game Pass.

Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.