Arc System Works revealed the patch notes for Guilty Gear Strive update 1.48 on the game’s official website. This new August 21 update will mainly focus on adding battle balance adjustments for all characters, multiple changes and additions to online features, the new DLC character Lucy, and much more.
Speaking of Lucy, not only will she come with several lobby avatars, but she will also arrive with various songs from Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk Edgerunners will be added, including “Run to the Edge,” “Cyberwildlife Park,” “Chippin’ In,” “Never Fade Away,” and “I Really Want to Stay At Your House.”
Check out the full patch notes for Guilty Gear Strive update 1.48 below:
Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.48 Patch Notes Details
In particular, the upcoming new Ranked Match mode called ‘Duel Tower’ will be character-specific. Players will begin with 10 placement matches to determine their rank per character. Moreover, high-level players will retain some rank protection when trying out new characters. For example, players with a top rank like Vanquisher will not be placed too low, even if they lose their placements.
Additionally, this update will introduce major universal gameplay changes, with a focus on player feedback.
- Wild Assault: Its utility will be toned down to reduce overreliance.
- Guard Crush: Adjustments aim to make it less oppressive and easier to counter.
- R.I.S.C. Gauge: Will accumulate more gradually, reducing cases of sudden, extreme damage.
The developers also recently teased the 2.00 update coming in 2026, with a few character hints. Two character silhouettes were shown, which appear to tease Jam and Robo Ky.
Lastly, the Nintendo Switch version of GGST will receive a comprehensive update in Fall 2025. This update will include the following:
- New playable characters Venom, Unika, and Lucy
- Ranked Match mode and balance updates
- Addition of Digital Figures
- Fixes for text readability issues in specific languages
Guilty Gear Strive is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows.
