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Start with inputs and one compact match plan; then learn the resource gauges.
Begin Getting Started →Mainline 2.02 · Battle 5.02
Heaven or hell—learn the decisions between
An offline-ready field manual for turning Strive's spectacle into readable choices: where to stand, when to block, how to spend resources, and what to practice next.
What Strive is
Guilty Gear -Strive- is Arc System Works’ 2.5D one-on-one fighting game: cel-shaded 3D models are staged like hand-drawn animation, while short rounds revolve around movement, counter-hits, knockdowns, resource use, and dramatic wall breaks. Its cinematic Story follows Sol Badguy after Asuka R. Kreutz surrenders to the United States; the playable core is independent versus matches rather than a linear campaign.
34released mainline fighters
5universal attack buttons
50%Tension for a standard RC or Overdrive
5.02current documented battle version
Release, platform, and edition summary
| Branch / territory | Release | Formats and editions | Current documented revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan · PS4 / PS5 | June 10, 2021 | Standard; launch Deluxe / Ultimate bundles | Client 2.02 / battle 5.02 |
| North America / Europe · PS4 / PS5; worldwide Steam | June 11, 2021 June 8 early access for eligible PlayStation editions | Standard; changing digital bundles including current 2.0 Starter Edition | Client 2.02 / battle 5.02 |
| Japan · APM3 arcade | July 29, 2021 | ALL.Net P-ras MULTI Version 3 | Arcade update 2.01 listed July 31, 2026; equivalence unavailable |
| Xbox / Windows | March 7, 2023 | Xbox One, Series X|S, Windows; Standard and 2.0 Starter Edition | Client 2.02 / battle 5.02 |
| Global · Nintendo Switch | January 23, 2025 | Digital and Game Card; 28-fighter launch package | Separate branch; 2.02 parity unavailable |
Regions, identifiers, and official ratings
| Territory / system | Technical region or storefront ID | Official rating |
|---|---|---|
| North America · PlayStation | NTSC-U/C · PS5 product UP0036-PPSA02181_00-GGSTPS5US0000100 | ESRB Teen |
| Europe · PlayStation | PAL · PS5 product EP0700-PPSA02257_00-GGSTPS5EU0000100 | PEGI value for this PS listing: Unavailable |
| Japan · PlayStation | NTSC-J · PS5 product JP0036-PPSA02180_00-GGSTPS5JP0000100 | Current PS rating record: Unavailable |
| Worldwide · Steam | Digital / region-neutral · app 1384160 | ESRB page lists Windows: Teen |
| Xbox ecosystem | Digital / region-neutral · product 9MZDL6L34KF2 | ESRB Teen on US store |
| Switch · US / Europe / Japan | NTSC-U/C / PAL / NTSC-J · primary NSUID unavailable | ESRB Teen · PEGI 12 · USK 12 · CERO C |
| Australia / APM3 arcade | PAL / Japan-only network arcade · complete product codes unavailable | Australian / arcade rating record unavailable |
Choose a route through the guide
You keep getting opened up
Build a defensive ladder from block to FD, anti-air, escape, and replay testing.
Open Defense →You land hits but lose momentum
Practice confirms, knockdowns, pressure resets, and deliberate wall breaks.
Open Offense →You need a main
Compare the complete released roster by official battle type and content access.
Browse Roster & Access →You want structured practice
Use a persistent checklist and a replay-to-training matchup workflow.
Open Practice & Matchups →You are checking a purchase
Review editions, branch differences, ratings, product IDs, DLC, and stage access.
Open Versions & Platforms →