Guilty Gear Strive release date pushed back
Bandai Namco and Arc System Works’ have announced a two-month delay for Guilty Gear Strive.
In a statement posted on Twitter, the developer revealed that the release date of the game has been moved from April 9th to June 11th. According to Arc System Works, this extra time is being used to improve online lobbies and server stability.
“Since we have received valuable feedback after the recent Open Beta Test, we would like to make the most of this opportunity to provide the best game possible,” the statement reads. “We need extra time to polish some aspects of the game, such as the online lobbies and the server’s stability.”
Players who preorder the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions of the game will be able to jump into the game early from June 8th. This early access version of the game includes 13 out of the 15 playable characters and the prologue of the story. Online modes will not be available until launch.
Guilty Gear Strive is now scheduled to launch on June 11th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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