Arc System Works Reveals Lucy's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Gameplay for Guilty Gear: Strive

Lucy From Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Joins Guilty Gear: Strive

Arc System Works has pulled back the curtain on Lucy's combat prowess in Guilty Gear: Strive, giving players a detailed look at the highly anticipated guest character. Lucy, hailing from the acclaimed anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, is set to join the game's roster next week, on August 21st, marking a historic moment as the first-ever guest character in the Guilty Gear franchise's history.

Netrunner Skills and Unique Hacking Mechanics

As expected, Lucy's fighting style closely mirrors her abilities in the anime, combining the agility of her lethal monowire with potent netrunner skills. A standout feature of her kit is her unique hacking mechanic, which will feel instantly familiar to fans of Cyberpunk 2077. Lucy can activate a cyberdeck, allowing her to select a quick hack script that applies a specific debuff to her opponent after a short delay. These hacks include:

• Contagion: Causes the opponent to temporarily take damage from their own attacks.
• Energy Siphon: Allows Lucy to regain health when the opponent attacks.
• Algorithm Malfunction: Triggers a counter-attack when the opponent strikes.
• Resistance Glitch: Increases the opponent's 'risk' gauge accumulation when they block attacks.
• Pacify: Slows down the opponent's Tension Gauge fill rate.
• Optic Inhibition: Makes Lucy's movements harder for the opponent to track.

This innovative mechanic adds a layer of strategic depth, forcing opponents to adapt to Lucy's timed debuffs and giving her unique control over the battlefield.

Pricing, Season Pass, and Future Content

Players can purchase Lucy individually for $6.99, or gain access to her as part of the fourth Season Pass. This pass also includes three other fan-favorite characters: Dizzy, Venom, and Unica, promising a robust expansion to the game's diverse roster.

Beyond the immediate release of Lucy, Arc System Works has also confirmed plans to extend content support for Guilty Gear: Strive well beyond the current fourth season. Fans can look forward to a major update in 2026, bringing the game to version 2.00, alongside the addition of at least two more new characters: Robo-Ky and Jam. This commitment ensures a vibrant future for Guilty Gear: Strive, promising continued evolution and fresh combat experiences for years to come.