Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator Announced

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

www.eventhubs.com/news/2015/nov/18/guilty-gear-xrd-revelator-hit-sony-consoles-north-america-and-japan-early-2016/



It was announced today that Aksys Games will be bringing Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator -- the latest update in the Xrd series -- to consoles.

PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 users in both North America and Japan will be able to pick up the game in the Spring of 2016.

Revelator takes the fighting system and graphics of Xrd and adds new content such as character balance changes. The game also features a handful of new playable fighters including Johnny, Jack-O', Jam Kuradoberi, and Dizzy.

For more information about Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator, be sure to hit the jump.
About Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator

About

Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator rips along at a blistering 60 frames per second and features cross platform PS4 system/PS3 system compatible battles. Choose from over 20+ insane fighters as you battle for glory in the post apocalypse. New fighters, modes and polished mechanics provide infinite ways to annihilate your rivals!

Key Features

Combo Carnage at the Push of a Button – Stylish Type levels the playing field allowing noobs and pros alike to unleash devastating combos with the push of a button!

Anarchy in Animation – 2D style animation coupled with next gen cell shading techniques obliterate the boundaries between gameplay and anime!

Fighting Evolved – Intense brawls, polished graphics and massive amounts of content ensure the fight is never over!

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Time for a bit of GG Xrd Revelator catching up from Eventhubs:

Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator hits North America on June 7th, more details and screenshots of newcomer Kum Haehyun

Earlier this week, Arc System Works revealed an all new fighter set to join Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator. Kum Haehyun, a female character that pilots a cyborg, is the latest addition to the Revelator roster.

When first announced, details on the fresh fighter were scarce. Today, we have a handful of screenshots that give us a better look at the character, as well as new information about her.

Though this new character has the appearance of an old martial arts master, Kum is actually the name of the female fighter operating the exterior. The cyborg is named Jonryoku Kum, but we get to see the pilot whenever they take damage.

Kum Haehyun is not only the heart of her cyborg, but is also the head of the Kum family. According to Famitsu, her family has the ability to control the flow of energy, and they are the only people in the Guilty Gear universe that can do so.

You can check out the new Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator screenshots below.

Aksys Games has just announced via Twitter that Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator will be coming to North America on June 7th of this year.

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Kum's specials have different follow ups to keep opponents guessing; here's a bunch of info on how Guilty Gear's brand new character plays

We recently discovered that there's a brand new character by the name of Kum Haehyun on the way to Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator.

Very little is known about Kum at this point, but the image below discusses a great deal about the upcoming fighter. Our own Nicholas Taylor has translated the info on the page, telling us quite a bit about Kum and the way he plays.

It appears as though a theme in Kum's move arsenal is the ability to follow up special moves with various extenders to keep the opponent guessing. Hit the jump to see what we've translated from the image.

First off, Kum is going to be a DLC character, but if you're an early buyer of Revelator you'll get a product code that lets you download him for free.

He's based heavily upon using more inputs after your special move to change it up, causing tricky situations that are difficult for the opponent to see. You can see the image with the blue bubble next to it that has three arrows. It shows the three outcomes of the same move.

The uppermost one is good for damage, the middle one becomes a good anti-air attack, and is suggested when the opponent tries to jump away from you. The opponent won't know exactly which one you're doing until it comes out.

Kum is designed to be easy to play, and his huge frame lets him hit opponents easily, as his moves have big hitboxes.

He has projectiles that can also change properties on input. You can see on the two bottom left images where he uses projectiles. One of them actually hits from behind, you can see Jack-O reeling towards him after being hit, so Kum can essentially make his fireball cross up.

Here's a direct quote from the page that discusses Kum's approach.

"Kum Haehyun is rare for a Guilty Gear character in that his combos don't have that many hits. With that said, it's not that his normals are slow or anything, but more that they are very intense - so you truly feel the "weight" of each move. That's the battle style we intended.

He has special moves that are fairly standard, but you can also change their properties with additional inputs, so he's fun to play because of his breadth of tactics. Our concept for him was 'easy to use, hard to master', and we eagerly worked to make that show, so please look forward to trying him out!"

What do you think of Kum's appearance and style at this point? Are you excited to try him out?

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Raven added to Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator's cast

Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator- has added yet another character to its roster.

The upcoming game will feature the full cast from Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- as well as classic character Johnny, Jam and Dizzy, and series newcomers Jack-O and Kum Haehyun. Now, Raven from the non-fighting game Guilty Gear 2: Overture joins this roster.

Raven is one of That Man's three servants in the story, alongside I-No and Jack-O, so it will be interesting to see what kind of tricks this character brings.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

I wonder how long it'll take to get on PC.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here is a first look at Raven from Gematsu:

First look at Raven in Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator

Famitsu has gone up with its latest online preview of Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator, introducing newly confirmed playable character Raven.

Raven, voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto, is the right-hand man and swears absolute loyalty to “That Man,” and holds the key to the story. He has an immortal body and no life span. Although he feels almost nothing, only pain lets him taste that fresh sensation.

Raven has long-reaching attacks, meaning he specializes in fighting from the middle of the field. His biggest appeal is his “I Want It Here” special move which fills a special gauge that powers up all sorts of his attacks. During the power-up, in addition to increasing his pure offensive ability, it also changes the performance of some of his special attacks. Since receiving too much damage will naturally knock you out, managing Raven’s health is more important compared to when playing as other characters.

[WarMachineRhodey]

Feb 17, 2016 4:00:44 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

I wonder how long it'll take to get on PC.

Hopefully the successful steam release of xrd sign gets it close to the console release of revelator.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Definitely as we want a more active community for these games.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here some Raven info from shoryuken:

Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-‘s Raven Gets Stronger as He Takes Damage

These days, players expect characters to get some sort of benefit from being hit, whether it’s meter to amplify their specials or unleash a super. While taking damage is rarely the best course of action in a fighting game, Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-‘s Raven welcomes the pain.

According to new details from Famitsu, the Guilty Gear 2: Overture boss is something of a masochist that gets stronger the more he’s attacked. Getting hit during a unique attack called “I Want It Here” fills up a separate gauge that powers up Raven’s attacks and, at times, changes their characteristics entirely.

Other than that, Raven specializes in long-range attacks, and focuses on controlling the match at mid-screen. More than any other fighting game character, players will need to manage Raven’s health wisely in order to get the most out of him in competition.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

That's definitely an interesting character concept that I'd like to see more of.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here some info on Faust's Item Toss Mechanic from shoryuken:

Get a Grip on Faust’s Item Toss Mechanics in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-

Every character in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- brings a host of unique abilities to the battle, but none of these abilities offer the same sort of chaos as Faust’s item toss. The right item at the right time can change the flow of a match entirely, but only if the person playing Faust knows how to take advantage of such a situation.

In the video below, Zissou picks apart every item Faust can send careening toward his opponents and how to make the most of each piece as it appears. Additionally, the tutorial provides a look at how those fighting against Faust can deal with the chaotic nature of the character, so even those who don’t often find themselves at the helm of the good doctor can make use of this information.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Faust is my favorite and he's great at keeping you guessing.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Heres is a tease from shoryuken:

Arc System Works Teases Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-‘s Dizzy

Dizzy is coming to Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-. You know, I know it, the entire community knows it. The franchise veteran secured her spot in the game thanks to her overwhelming popularity in Japan, but Arc System Works has seen fit to continue teasing players ahead of her eventual reveal.

Back when Raven was announced, the developers shared a brief glimpse of Dizzy’s updated design, and now we have a much better look at that silhouette courtesy of a recent update.

No other details were provided apart from Dizzy being in development but, hey, I’m sure an enterprising fan or two is already working on filling the darkness with some decent concept art of their own. Stay tuned for more details.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here is a trailer from gematsu:

Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator second trailer, main visuals

Arc System Works has released the second official trailer for Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator, featuring new characters Johnny Sfondi, Jack-O, Jam Kuradoberi, Kum Haehyun, Raven, and a silhouette of Dizzy.

The company also released the main visuals for the game’s standard and limited editions. The Japanese limited edition includes a Guilty Gear Xrd Visual Book, Guilty Gear Sound Live 2014 Archives, and a “Toshin-Gekitotsu Blu-ray Disc.”

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

That artwork is kickass.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Heres pre order info from shoryuken:

Pre-Order Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- for PlayStation 4 on PSN and Get Access to Playable Demo, Exclusive Colors

Aksys Games had a little surprise to announce over the weekend at Anime Ascension. Pre-ordering Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- for PlayStation 4 on PSN will give you access to two bonuses. One is exclusive costume colors for the game. The second is the playable -REVELATOR- demo that was available at Anime Ascension. The demo includes three of the new characters to -REVELATOR-: Johnny, Jack-O’ and Jam Kuradoberi.

Pre-ordering has not yet started, but we can expect it to begin “soon.” These bonuses are only available for the PS4 version of -REVELATOR-, but if you want to get a feel for the latest update for Guilty Gear Xrd, this is a great opportunity.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Doesn't seem like a bad deal, especially if you know you're going to play the game anyways.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here some PC info from shoryuken:

Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Gets Even More Stylish with Heavy Shadow Mod

With a cel shaded aesthetic that perfectly mimics the look of old-school sprite-based fighters, there’s no doubt Guilty Gear Xrd is one of the best looking games out there. That said, Xrd’s arrival on PC means that anyone can add their own artistic tweaks should its style not meet their standards.

A brand new “heavy shadow” mod does just that. Developed by deltabs, the modification in question darkens shadows on the characters to a deep black, resulting in a look that draws parellels to highly stylized anime productions like Madhouse’ REDLINE or Production I.G.’s Dead Leaves.

For a glimpse of this mod in action, check out the short clips from Twitter user Duse below.

check out videos here: shoryuken.com/2016/03/02/guilty-gear-xrd-sign-gets-even-more-stylish-with-heavy-shadow-mod/

Those interested in trying this mod out can download it on Nexus Mods.

www.nexusmods.com/guiltygearxrd/mods/30/?

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here some footage from shoryuken:

Japanese Competitors Demonstrate Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- Newcomers

While developer demonstrations are all well and good, the best way for fighting game creators to showcase new characters is to let high-level competitors in on the fun. Fortunately, Arc System Works did just that by inviting Japanese players Ogawa, FAB, Machaboo, Mocchi, Nage, and LOX to participate in a couple of insightful Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- exhibitions.

The videos below are split; the first highlights newcomers Kum Haehyun and Raven while the second allows the players to take control of their mains. As this is the first footage we’ve seen of the new duo apart from brief glimpses in a recent trailer, these videos should be invaluable for players looking to pick one or both up when -REVELATOR- drops later this year.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

That shadow mod looks awesome!

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Heres a video of Kum Haehyun from siliconera:

Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator Video Gives Us A Closer Look At Kum Haehyun In Action

Arc System Works released a new video that showcases one of Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator’s new characters in action, with a focus on Kum Haehyun and her moves.

In case you’re wondering, Kum Haehyun is actually the girl inside. She’s a descendant of “Tuners” and the head of the Kum family. The members from her family have the ability to control the flow of energy, and they’re said to be the only people in the world with this power.

“Jonryoku Kum” is the cyborg-like machine that she’s in, and it takes on the appearance of an old martial arts master. You can read some more about her in our earlier report.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

I find these bizarre concepts intriguing.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Heres a expanded pre order info from gematsu:

Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator pre-orders include demo, Kum Haehyun playable character


Pre-orders for Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator will include a demo of the game, new character Kum Haehyun, and an additional character color, publishers Aksys Games and PQube announced.

(Note: At the time, only European publisher PQube has sent out a press release, but North American publisher Aksys Games previously confirmed these bonuses at Anime Ascension in February.)

The full list of bonuses include:

•Kum Haehyun – As a special bonus you will receive DLC character Kum Haehyun!
•Additional Character Color – Get the awesome DLC character color: Eclipse!
•Demo – Upon pre-order, a downloadable demo version of the game will become available.

Here is a rundown of the demo:

•New characters – Three of the new characters will be available; Jam, Johnny and Jack-O, in addition to the returning characters from Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign, giving you 20 characters in all to play with.
•Training Mode – Practice your skills with Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator’s excellent training mode; learn the new characters or refine your gameplay with your old favourites.
•Episode Mode – Play through the Episode Mode and experience the story of the characters that lead in to the Story Mode of Revelator.
•Offline VS Mode – Fight your friends on the couch or take the fight to the CPU to practice your skills offline.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Good info. Can't wait until it comes on PC.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Heres some GGXrd info from gematsu:

Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator has 3D online lobbies with arcade cabinets and fishing

The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has new details on Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator‘s online mode.

Get the information below.


Two Story Modes

Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator has two story modes. “Episode Mode” follows the story of the arcade version. And “Story Mode” depicts a new story.

Network Lobbies and Enhancements

Network lobbies are now represented in 3D. You can move around the field while controlling your avatar, and communicate with other players while waiting for ranked matches. There are cabinets placed in the lobby to sit at when you battle to give you the feeling of playing at an arcade.

You can also fish in the lobby’s pond to obtain avatar customization parts and emotions, and character colors for use in battle.

In player match rooms, you can battle, watch battles, or train using the arcade training cabinets.

New Features for Beginners

A new tutorial lets you practice with the feel of an action game, and command movement visualizations are displayed on screen via a virtual stick.

First DLC

New character colors and system voice downloadable content will be released on May 26 in Japan.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

I've always loved their lobby system. The best I've seen.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Heres some GGXrd Revelator info from shoryuken:

Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- Preorder Demo Available on April 5

Fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- demo, and the fine folks at Aksys Games finally obliged with the announcement that North American players who preorder the title on PlayStation 4 will be able to jump into a limited demo on April 5.

The demo will include full versions of the arcade, training, and versus modes, as well as playable versions of the returning -SIGN- cast and newcomers Johnny, Jam Kuradoberi, and Jack-O.

Please note that the demo will only be available with a full prepurchase of -REVELATOR- on PlayStation Network. Aksys has also asked that those in the community interested in streaming keep their broadcasts limited to versus and practice.

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Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- Screens Highlight Cute Lobby Avatars, Downloadable Content

It’s not uncommon for Arc System Works games to take the standard lobby mode and put their own spin on it, and the upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- is no exception. While waiting on matches, players will take control of an (I guess chibi is the word?) avatar and gambol through an arcade with a fishin’ hole in the center. What a place.

The developers have made updates to other modes as well, including a virtual stick feature to assist in memorizing inputs during the learning process. By outputting a player’s directional inputs visually and then highlighting the correct motions, this tool should help new players get into the swing of things, or perhaps even give players accustomed to something like Street Fighter IV’s input shortcuts a chance to clean up their messy muscle memory.

This information was accompanied by details on early downloadable content, which includes an additional color pack containing five recolors for each character and system voice options for Slayer, Jam, and other newcomrers. Players can expect this downloadable content the same day -REVELATOR- launches in Japan, so it’s a safe bet to assume it’ll be day one for other regions as well.

To take a look at the scenic new lobby mode, as well as some of the other features, check out the gallery below.

Can I also note how cute Lobby Millia’s little hat is? It’s a cute little hat.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

That's the most creative lobby I've seen.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here are more demo info from eventhubs:

PlayStation 3 stick support offered in Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator demo released in Japan - 20 characters available

Arc System Works has released the Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator demo for PlayStation 4 users in Japan today.

This release supports PlayStation 3 joysticks, and also has 20 playable characters available, along with three modes. The three modes are Episode, Versus and Training.

The demo comes out in North America on April 5th, and the actual game releases here on June 7th and on the 10th in Europe. The final product drops in Japan on May 26th.

You have to pre-order the Japanese release to try out the demo, so you may want to wait for the North American version to drop before you attempt to play this early version.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

More stick support is always great. That's why I love playing on PC since anything works.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Info about pre order demo & quick look at Dizzy from shoryuken:

Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- Pre-Order Demo Now Available for PlayStation 4

Moments ago, the folks at Aksys Games announced that the long awaited demo version of Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator- has officially gone live. Those with a PlayStation 4 system can currently hit up the PlayStation Network and pre-order the full game in order to unlock this demo version. The demo comes complete with full access to Arcade Mode, Training Mode and Versus Mode, so if you’re looking to lab it up to gain an upper hand early on, now’s the time!

Early adopters of the game will also receive access to free DLC content on June 7. This content will remain free for a full two weeks after release, and includes characters Raven and Kum Haehyun as well as the Eclipse Color pack.

This announcement comes alongside a new trailer for the updated version of the game, which features a quick look at Dizzy, though she’s still shrouded in shadow. One of these days we’ll get to see her in action. Hopefully.

Aksys will also be creating a series of tutorial videos to help ease new players into the franchise. You can find the first in the series here.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Here are some graphical update from shoryuken:

Check Out Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-‘s Graphical Upgrades

Aside from new characters and refined game balance, Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- is also brings a host of graphical updates to the table. The series’ switch to 3D makes this easier to do compared to its sprite-based predecessors.

It’s these changes to the game’s graphics that HurtboxTV explores in their latest video. The changes involve a lot of tweaks to the game’s lighting, including new global lighting that sees characters, projectiles, and certain moves now acting as their own independent light sources. Additionally, the game’s stages have been updated to both better show off the new lighting effects (e.g. the Central Organ Tower stage taking place at sundown) and other effects, such as fireworks.