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When did Lucy join Guilty Gear -Strive-?
Lucy released on August 21, 2025, as part of the Version 1.48 update. Arc System Works’ patch notes say the update would follow maintenance on that date and confirm: “Added Lucy as a playable character.” Bandai Namco also announced August 21 as her availability date on August 5, 2025.
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Guilty Gear -Strive- - PlayStation 5 | $64.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Guilty Gear Strive (PS5) | $49.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Ultimate Edition - PS5 | $198.88 | Buy on Amazon |
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- - PS5 | $54.95 | Buy on Amazon |
That date is distinct from the July 2024 announcement, which said Lucy was planned for 2025. Arc System Works’ July 25, 2025 developer update later placed her in the August update.
Who is Lucy?
Lucy, whose full name is Lucyna Kushinada, is one of the main characters in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. CD PROJEKT RED describes her as a talented netrunner: a combat-ready hacker who can handle encounters both inside and outside cyberspace.
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#1 Best Overall
- A brand-new game in the Guilty Gear series, dedicated to all fighting game fans and all game players
- The series' charismatic characters have been completely renewed and many new characters join the cast
- The play feel has been revamped from previous games; It remains an easy-to-understand system while achieving greater depth than ever before
- Features numerous rock songs composed by General Director Daisuke Ishiwatari, and a story mode boasting more volume and scenes than a movie, designed not only for Guilty Gear fans, but also for anime fans
She was announced as Season Pass 4’s fourth and final character, and as the first guest character in the Guilty Gear series. The crossover was announced jointly by CD PROJEKT RED and Arc System Works in July 2024.
How to get Lucy
If you already own Guilty Gear -Strive-, the official access routes are Season Pass 4 or the separate Lucy DLC item. The patch notes list both options. The right choice depends on whether you want just Lucy or the other Season 4 content as well.
Rank #2
- Revamped and brand new captivating characters
- intuitive but deeper fighting game system
- balanced online play with rollback netcode
- anime movie style story mode + various other game modes
- soundtrack composed by Daisuke Ishiwatari making for intense battles.DLC content planned for post launch
| Option | What it includes | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Lucy DLC | Lucy as a playable character. | You want Lucy and do not need the other Season 4 content. |
| Season Pass 4 | Queen Dizzy, Venom, Unika and Lucy; two additional battle stages; colors for Season 4 characters; and a Season Pass 4 Premium Color bonus. | You want the broader character and stage bundle, or value the pass-exclusive Premium Color pack. |
Arc System Works notes that some Season Pass 4 content can also be bought separately, while the Premium Color pack is exclusive to the pass. Its product page lists both the Season Pass 4 bundle and standalone Lucy DLC. Prices and platform-by-platform store availability are not established here, so check the store for your platform before buying.
If you do not own the game, the same product page lists a physical version of the main game. That base-game copy does not include Lucy; her character access is through the separate DLC or Season Pass 4.
Rank #3
- Charismatic characters. The designs of existing characters have been completely reworked. Also featuring new characters
- Easy to understand, deeper fighting system than ever
- BGM and vocal songs by Daisuke Ishiwatari, making for breathtaking battles. Most songs are completely new
- Comfortable online play with "rollback netcode"
- A lot of different play modes. Featuring a story mode longer than a movie
What the Lucy update adds beyond the character
The Version 1.48 notes list music and crossover items alongside Lucy:
- Music: “Opening Credits” and “Run to the Edge” from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, plus “Cyberwildlife Park” and “Chippin’ in” from Cyberpunk 2077. The notes credit Akira Yamaoka with writing and producing “Opening Credits”; Marcin Przybyłowicz and P.T. Adamczyk with “Run to the Edge”; and Marcin Przybyłowicz with “Cyberwildlife Park.”
- Avatar parts: Lucy, David and Rebecca.
- Gallery items: Lucy-themed items.
The update also made “I Really Want to Stay at Your House” selectable for a limited period until 2027. The notice says its end date could be moved earlier and would be announced separately, so consult the current in-game notice to confirm whether it remains available.
Rank #4
- Charismatic characters. The designs of existing characters have been completely reworked. Also featuring new characters
- Easy to understand, deeper fighting system than ever
- BGM and vocal songs by Daisuke Ishiwatari, making for breathtaking battles. Most songs are completely new
- Comfortable online play with "rollback netcode"
- A lot of different play modes. Featuring a story mode longer than a movie
Which platforms are confirmed?
Arc System Works’ Version 1.48 notes specifically name PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows for the update. Bandai Namco’s release announcement describes Guilty Gear -Strive- as available on PS4, PS5, PC and Switch, but does not name Switch in its August 21 patch deployment sentence. Check the relevant platform store for the edition and DLC compatibility before purchase.
What the two player-count announcements actually say
The companies reported different milestones at different times; these figures should not be read as a single current player count. CD PROJEKT RED’s July 2024 collaboration announcement said the game had more than 3 million players globally. Bandai Namco’s August 2025 release announcement reported 3,500,000 players. Both are publisher-reported milestones, not independent audience measurements.
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