Female Swordsman "Ume Kana" is now available in "GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-"! Introduction Video & Starter Guide Released!

The 2D fighting game "GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-", available on PS4, PS5 and Steam, has begun distributing DLC for a new character, "Ume Kana".

The "GUILTY GEAR" series is a 2D fighting game that combines science fiction and fantasy, and is very popular in Japan and abroad. The game features highly animated graphics, characters full of individuality, and a series of hand-to-hand fights.

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Ume Kannon," which is now available for download, is a balanced type that uses the opponent's power to fight. When attacked, he restricts his opponent's movement with special moves that automatically counterattack, and unleashes a variety of attacks using Japanese swords and dark weapons.

The "Season Pass 1," which includes five DLC characters, including a new playable character scheduled for distribution in 2022, and additional content, is also available for 3,300 yen (tax included).

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Baiken CV: Mayumi Asano
A female swordsman descended from the Japanese. She is quick to get angry and quarrelsome. She is the type who takes action before thinking.
She is honest about her principles, and when there is a disagreement, she will fight until the issue is black and white. However, if he finds that the other party has a better point of view, he will admit it.

On his right arm, he wears a dark weapon and a prosthetic hand modified for offensive purposes.
He was severely injured during the Holy War, lost his family and friends, and has sworn revenge against "that man," who is said to be the culprit of the whole series.

Height : 162 cm / Weight : 45 kg / Blood type : B
Date of birth : March 5 (tentative)
Birthplace : Colony
Hobby : Drinking
Important thing : Lost
Dislikes : Raccoon figurines

▼ A starter guide explaining battle styles and basic tactics in the game is also available!
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■Additional battle stage "Lap of the Kami" is also available!
Additional battle stage "Lap of the Kami" is also available as DLC for PS4/PS5 versions starting today. It will be sold individually for 330 yen (tax included).

Lap of the Kami" is a Japanese-style stage based on the theme of "red seals. Fox-like beings gather at the shrine from somewhere, change their appearance into priests, and enter the temple one after another. When the priests emerge, they hold a flagpole in their hands, and a "red seal" with a seal on it flutters in the air.
The Steam version of the game has been available since January 28 (Friday).

■"GGST Season Pass 1" Product Overview
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Contents:
Five additional characters to be added after the game's release
Two additional battle stages to be added after the release of the game
GGST additional color pack
Another Story

A separately sold full version of the game is required to use these contents. If the latest version of the patch needs to be applied, it can be used after updating.
*Additional colors for 5 of the 20 characters that will be added in the future will be available when the character in question is released.
To use the additional colors of the 5 characters to be added in the future out of the total 20 characters, the right to use each additional character is required.
*This product includes content that can be purchased individually or as part of other sets.
*Another Story is content included only with the Season Pass. It is not sold separately.

Title Information
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE
Release date: Ultimate Edition June 8, 2021, Normal Edition June 11, 2021
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Steam, Arcade (APM3)
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