Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced a cross-platform network beta test starting from 3 February 2023 for Arc System Works’ Guilty Gear Strive available now on PS4, PS5 and PC via Steam for free.

A cross-platform network test will be held for four days from 3 February to 6 February 2023, with Guilty Gear Strive available free of charge and online multiplayer with no platform restrictions. The free open beta offers not only online matches, but also a variety of modes to play, such as a generous Tutorial for players new to fighting games and Training Mode for practice with an array of settings to adjust as needed. All DLC characters up to Sin Kiske are available to play.

The free open beta is also available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC, so you can join from the new platforms scheduled for full release this upcoming Spring. The beta test will be held on a separate application from the main Guilty Gear -Strive- game. The application must be downloaded from the store on each platform.

Schedule

• 3 February, 9am GMT+8 – 6 February, 3pm GMT+8 2023
• The free version will be available for download in advance, starting from 2 February October, 3pm SGT

Playable Characters

• 22 characters total (including all currently released DLC characters)

Available Modes

• Tutorial Mode: Learn the basics of how to play.
• Mission Mode: Learn useful techniques for matches in a mission format.
• Survival Mode: Fight consecutive battles against the COM with a limited pool of health.
• Training Mode: Recreate a variety of situations and practice to your heart’s content.
• VS COM, VS 2P: Fight against the computer or a friend.
• Online Match (Rank Tower, Open Park, Player Match): Play online against others from across the globe.
• Combo Maker: Make your own original combo or setplay, and search for other players’ recipes to try.
• Digital Figure: Set up characters, furniture, effects, and more to create your own unique scene.
• Gallery: Check out the characters and BGM.