Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners arrives in Guilty Gear Strive on August 21
Lucy brings a unique fighting style to the Guilty Gear roster. Her combat strategy combines mobility, long-range pressure, and digital disruption. Using her monowire, firearm, and hacking tools, Lucy can zone out opponents and apply debuffs via her cyberware, similar to hacking mechanics in Cyberpunk 2077.
According to a press release, Lucy enters the Guilty Gear universe during a deep dive into the Net while searching for information in Night City. The crossover introduces an original storyline that connects both franchises, a first for the series.
In addition to Lucy's release, Guilty Gear Strive is launching an update to its Ranked Match system. Players can now challenge others of the same rank in pursuit of the new 'Vanquisher' title.
Arc System Works also confirmed that a major Game Version 2.00 update is coming in 2026, alongside the Season 5 pass.
The game has now surpassed 3.5 million players globally across all platforms. To mark the milestone, players will receive a special in-game illustration by artist Abe Daimon.
While Lucy is the first character from another intellectual property to appear in Guilty Gear Strive, producer Ken Miyauchi has suggested that more guest characters could follow in future updates.
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