Guilty Gear Strive Version 2.0: New Fighter, Overhaul

• Arc System Works plans a major Version 2.0 overhaul for Guilty Gear Strive, aiming for a refreshed experience rather than small patches.
• Version 2.0 will include at least one new character at launch and more fighters to arrive gradually; Jam and Robo Ky were teased.
• Balance changes will target universal mechanics—particularly Wild Assault—to restore clearer risk/reward and broader decision-making.
• New moves for Sol, Ky, Nagoriyuki and Leo, expanded player rewards, quality‑of‑life fixes and measures against online bad actors are planned.

What Arc System Works announced

Arc System Works published volume 19 of their Developer's Backyard for Guilty Gear, where producer Ken Miyauchi outlined ambitions for Version 2.0.

Miyauchi said the update's goal is to make Strive feel “engaging, almost like picking up a new game,” positioning 2.0 as a milestone to review and refine the existing design.

New characters and content approach

The team confirmed at least one new character will ship with Version 2.0, with additional fighters expected to be released gradually after launch.

It’s not yet clear whether ArcSys will return to a full Season pass model or adopt single-character releases similar to their later Dragon Ball FighterZ support. The teaser suggested Jam and Robo Ky are likely candidates but not formally confirmed.

Rebalancing: Wild Assault and universal mechanics

Miyauchi acknowledged that accumulated updates and universal mechanics increased overall character performance over time.

ArcSys plans targeted balance work to restore clearer risk/reward and reduce situations that favor narrow, repetitive choices. Wild Assault, the universal mechanic highlighted by the team, will be reassessed so it fits the evolved competitive environment and remains accessible to newcomers.

Character reworks, new moves and rewards

The studio said some characters may receive deeper reworks that go beyond tuning, though specific names were not given.

Version 2.0 will add new moves for Sol, Ky, Nagoriyuki and Leo, plus expanded play-based rewards to give players more incentives for regular play.

Quality of life and online improvements

ArcSys also plans a slate of quality‑of‑life updates and stronger measures against online bad actors that harm the experience of others.

No firm release window was provided; the team indicates these changes will roll out in 2026 but left exact timing open. Fans should expect further details from Arc System Works as development progresses.