Jul 4
Arc System Works announced at Anime Expo 2026 that a second collaboration character will join Guilty Gear Strive via Season Pass 5, releasing in Winter 2026. Producer Ken Miyauchi revealed the news during a developer panel. The character follows Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners as the game's second guest fighter.
Jul 2
Arc System Works released Robo-Ky as a DLC character for Guilty Gear Strive on July 2, 2026, alongside the second Blazing Pass "Duel 2 Ennui Protocol." Robo-Ky fights with bizarre behavior and a unique Power Gauge separate from the Tension Gauge. The theme song "Breath" is now available on streaming services.
Jun 29
Humble Bundle is offering an Arc System Works EVO Collection bundle with 11 fighting games including Guilty Gear Strive and five DLC coupons for $22, down from a regular price of $339. The bundle supports the Raiden Science Foundation, which funds research into rare diseases. The sale runs until July 18.
Jun 27
Arc System Works announced at EVO 2026 on June 28 that Robo-Ky will join Guilty Gear Strive as the second Season Pass 5 DLC character on July 2. A new trailer shows his battle actions, including returning eccentric attacks like the paper fan and rocket punch, alongside new dual-blade wielding. Robo-Ky first appeared in Guilty Gear X, created as a robot modeled after Ky Kiske but with a selfish personality. His appearance was teased in the GGST 2.00 update last August. He follows Baiken, who joined earlier in the season pass. Two more DLC characters are planned for winter 2026 and spring 2027. Robo-Ky is available individually for 880 yen or as part of the Season Pass 5 for 2,750 yen. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Jun 25
Arc System Works released a teaser trailer for Robo-Ky, a new character joining Guilty Gear Strive, during the ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase on June 25, 2026. Robo-Ky is the second additional character of Season 5 and is scheduled to appear in summer 2026. The teaser is a brief preview; the full trailer will debut at EVO 2026, which opens on June 27. Alongside the character reveal, the company detailed the Blazing Pass Duel 2 Ennui Protocol, which launches on July 2. The pass includes Ky's weapon skin Furaiken (Holy Knight Order) and Queen Dizzy's outfit Country. The Robo-Ky teaser and Blazing Pass details give players a preview of Season 5 content before the full trailer at EVO 2026.
Jun 3
The official Anime Expo account announced that Arc System Works will hold a developer panel on July 4, 2026, featuring an unannounced new anime-style title alongside updates on Guilty Gear -Strive- and Demons' Night Fever. The panel will include producers Ken Miyauchi and Sohei Shinkawa, and designer Satoshi Hiyae.
May 29
Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a figma action figure of Bridget from the fighting game Guilty Gear Strive. The figure includes three face plates-smiling, energetic, and winking-as well as optional accessories: the stuffed bear Roger and a YOYO. Pre-orders are priced at 12,800 yen (tax included) and will remain open until July 8, 2026. Shipping is scheduled for May 2027. The figure is a non-scale painted plastic pre-assembled model produced by Max Factory, with prototype production by Masanori Kuroda and production cooperation by Masaki Asai. The announcement was made on May 29, 2026.