Arc System Works revealed a new Starter Guide video for Slayer, the next DLC character for Guilty Gear Strive Season 3. The legendary Guilty Gear veteran arrives to the game on May 30, marking the end of Season 3.
Slayer is a character from the Guilty Gear series who was first introduced in Guilty Gear XX. Similar to Nagoriyuki, he is a powerful vampire with a charming demeanor. Arriving on May 30 in Guilty Gear Strive, Slayer will be the last character added in Season 3. Like previous characters, he will be available for $6.99 separately or included with Season Pass 3 ($24.99).
Guilty Gear Strive – Slayer Starter Guide
The latest Starter Guide video dives into Slayer and his move-set, giving Guilty Gear Strive players an overview of the character before launch. As shown in the video, Slayer is accompanied by his immortal wife Sharon. He enjoys his eternal retirement, but he also finds the lives of humans and their emotions to be interesting.
Check out the trailer below, via Arc System Works:
Players may also look forward to the “Amber Fest with Kind Neighbors” stage alongside Slayer. What’s more, Arc System Works previously noted that Slayer’s release will not come with any battle balance adjustments. For those looking forward to season 4, you can expect the upcoming 3v3 mode to be added along with more new characters.
Guilty Gear Strive is one of the many modern fighting games developed by Arc System Works. Released as part of the long-running Guilty Gear series, the game features a roster of unique characters with distinct fighting styles and abilities, vibrant animation, and complex mechanics. Guilty Gear Strive introduces several new gameplay elements, including a revamped combat system emphasizing wall-breaking mechanics. The game also utilizes rollback netcode for a smoother online experience. Overall, it’s designed to be accessible to newcomers while retaining the depth that veteran players appreciate.
Lastly, Guilty Gear Strive is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows.