Guilty Gear Strive
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Evening Reading - July 7, 2026This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including IO Interactive regaining ownership of Project Fantasy and announcing layoffs, PlayStation facing complaints about its disc controversy, and updates on Marvel Rivals and Guilty Gear Strive. The article also highlights indie game Cosmodrill and discusses the broader gaming industry landscape.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners' Lucy finds herself in yet another crossover, this time in an upcoming Apex Legends eventApex Legends is launching a new event featuring characters and themes from Cyberpunk Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077. The event will include a revamped E-District map, new in-game items like the Sandevistan and Blackwall Breach, and character skins based on David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Royce, Lizzy Wizzy, Panam, and male and female V. The crossover event begins on July 14th and concludes on August 4th.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Celebrate Evo 2026 with 11 fighting games in Humble Bundle's latest dealHumble Bundle is offering a new deal featuring 11 fighting games from Arc System Works, including Guilty Gear - Strive and Blazblue Centralfiction, for a minimum of $20. The bundle also includes coupons for Guilty Gear - Strive season passes and runs until July 18.- Guilty Gear Strive Producer Happy With the State of the Game Following Guilty Gear Strive 2.0, But There's Still More to DoGuilty Gear Strive producer Ken Miyauchi expressed satisfaction with the game's current state following the 2.0 update. He also provided details regarding the upcoming DLC character, Robo Ky, indicating that development is ongoing.
- Sunday MultiplexA trailer has been released for Robo-Ky, the second playable character for Season Pass 5 of Guilty Gear -Strive-. The trailer showcases the new character's abilities and gameplay.
Robo-Ky has been revealed as the next character for Guilty Gear StriveArc System Works revealed Robo-Ky as the next playable character for Guilty Gear Strive's Season Pass 5 at Evo 2026. Robo-Ky, featuring a full body arsenal and tech-based abilities, will be available on July 2nd. This marks the second character for the season pass, following Jam Kuradoberi.- Arc System Works Evo Collection Humble Bundle Includes Guilty Gear -Strive- and More, Helps the Raiden Science FoundationHumble Bundle has launched a new collection of Arc System Works games, including Guilty Gear -Strive- and BlazBlue: Central Fiction. A portion of the proceeds from this bundle will support the Raiden Science Foundation and its Fight4Rare initiative for rare disease research.
- Dave The Diver Takes The Plunge: ABSOLUTE UNITS of Physical Editions To Launch 8th October.Silver Lining Interactive and MINTROCKET announced that Dave The Diver will receive physical Collector's and Complete Editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 8. The Complete Edition includes the base game and multiple DLCs such as In the Jungle, DREDGE, Godzilla, Like a Dragon, and Guilty Gear Strive crossovers, along with a digital soundtrack. The Collector's Edition offers physical merchandise like an acrylic standee, pins, and a necklace.
- Engagement RingSeveral games have reached significant sales milestones. Guilty Gear -Strive- has surpassed 4 million players worldwide, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold over 2 million copies, and Paralives has sold 1 million copies.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Robo-Ky TeaserARC SYSTEM WORKS has teased the inclusion of Robo-Ky in Guilty Gear -Strive- during their showcase event. A full gameplay trailer for the character is expected to be released after EVO 2026.
Arc World Tour's 2026-27 titles include Marvel Tokon: Fighting SoulsArc System Works has announced the titles for its 2026-27 Arc World Tour esports season, which will include Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Guilty Gear Strive, Under Night In-Birth 2, and BlazBlue: Central Fiction. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be available on PC and PlayStation 5 starting August 6. The announcement was made in anticipation of EVO 2026, where new character DLC for BlazBlue: Central Fiction is also expected.
Guilty Gear Strive's next major update is coming next week after EVO 2026Arc System Works announced that Guilty Gear Strive's next major update will be released on July 2, 2026, shortly after EVO 2026. The update will introduce the new playable character DLC Robo-Ky, a new Blazing Pass with rewards like Ky's classic Thunderseal weapon skin, and fresh balancing. Robo-Ky's gameplay trailer will premiere at EVO 2026.
Demons Night Fever coming to Nintendo SwitchArc System Works has announced that its new title, Demons Night Fever, will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2026. This game is described as a Speedrun-Training Simulation RPG where player actions strengthen their army. The announcement was accompanied by a gameplay trailer.
EVO 2026: Schedule, brackets, prize pool, games & where to watchEVO 2026, the premier fighting game tournament, will take place from June 26-28, 2026, featuring a lineup of 12 games including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive. The event will be broadcast on EVO's Twitch and YouTube channels, with detailed schedules for finals and prize pools for each game announced.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 19: Dispatch your walletsThis article highlights various digital game sales available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch for the weekend of June 19. It features discounts on a wide range of titles, including notable games like Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, Dave the Diver, and Grand Theft Auto 5, across different storefronts and subscription services.
Shack Chat: What is your favorite video game comeback?Shacknews staff members discuss their favorite video game comebacks, highlighting titles like Overwatch 2, Guilty Gear Xrd, F-Zero 99, Destiny 2, Half-Life: Alyx, and No Man's Sky. The discussion also touches on Nintendo's successful transition from the Wii U to the Nintendo Switch as a significant comeback for the company.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 12: PlayStation Mid-Year DealsPlayStation is offering mid-year deals on titles like ARC Raiders and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, with additional free games for PlayStation Plus members. Xbox features Capcom publisher sales, including Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, while the Nintendo eShop also has Capcom discounts. Various other publishers like Atari and RGG Studio also have sales across platforms.
EVO 2026's Arena Finals games & Sunday Top 8s have been decidedEVO 2026 has announced the schedule for its main Arena finals, featuring Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Rivals of Aether 2 on Saturday, and 2XKO, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6 on Sunday. The schedule is determined by game participant numbers, with other titles competing on the Showcase Stage.
Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotionGame Freak's upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch on August 4, features voice actors Yui Ishikawa as the emotionless protagonist Emma and Akio Otsuka in its cast. Game director Kota Furushima explained that Emma's lack of emotion is a key narrative element, with Ishikawa, known for her role as 2B in Nier: Automata, tasked with portraying this challenging character.