Guilty Gear

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Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Announced, Welcoming Lone Samurai Baiken and Business Ninja Answer to the Cast

At the end of the Arc System Works Fighting Game Award 2016, the company made the following announcement: Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 is coming for the PlayStation 3, 4, and Steam.



A promotional trailer shows off two characters that will be added to the cast: “Business Ninja” Answer, who appeared in Story Mode and “Lone Samurai” Baiken, who also made an appearance in the narrative, as well as in the past Guilty Gear games. There will be additional Story Mode content, online play changes, and larger rebalances for the cast than compared to -REVELATOR- 1-1, which select characters even gaining new moves.



Arc System Works doesn’t have a price point yet, but the company said it will make it “affordable” during the presentation. There will be a retail disc for the PlayStation 4 version, while PS3 and Steam will get it in form of DLC. PS4 users will also be able to upgrade their -REVELATOR- copy, if they do not wish to buy the new disc version. REV 2 is expected to hit arcades this Spring.



On January 20th until the 22nd, location tests for REV 2 will begin.







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This Baiken character looks fun.

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Famitsu Leak Reveals a Few Answers, Details on Baiken, and Balance Changes in Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

The recent announcement about Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, an upcoming update to -REVELATOR-, has the fans bristling with anticipation for new story content, rebalancing of the cast, and characters Baiken and Answer. A few details about REV 2 escaped from under the lid as a rewrite of a Famitsu article page surfaced on the internet before the magazine’s next publication.

In line with the Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 announcement, the arcade version is slated for Spring 2017. The console releases aren’t nailed yet, but as we know, PlayStation 3 and Steam will only have digital upgrades, while PS4 users can get a standalone physical copy (but also a digital upgrade). Reportedly, REV 2 will be priced at 2,000 yen to jump from -REVELATOR- (approximately $20).

The Story Mode content is supposed to be fairly extensive, though not quite as long as -REVELATOR-‘s cinematic narrative. There are no brand new modes, but Network Mode will get a performance tune-up. Some characters are slated to receive new moves, like Ramlethal, while Axl and Faust get some reworks to their toolset. There will be more randomness to Faust’s items–his bomb will have a chance to explode into fireworks. Axl’s Haitaka (Sparrowhawk) Stance will be significantly changed. Potemkin’s crouching hurtbox is lowered, and his crouching looks shorter as well.

As for Answer, the Business Ninja, there’s a few details on his gameplay flow. He throws around scrolls and business cards. He then utilizes them for fast pressure, either teleporting to the business cards or launching shadow clones from them. Scrolls allow some special moves. When it comes to the Lone Samurai Baiken, it’s a little harder to grasp her changes–the translation says that overall, she’s much more simplified in comparison to her past versions. The only guard cancel move she has is called Azami, used anytime while blocking on the ground and in the air. It sounds like after using Azami, she may be able to ad-lib and go into her regular special moves.

Keep in mind that this early leak may not be entirely accurate, or completely disproved. While we’re all hungry for details about Guilty Gear, there’s sure to be official information and hopefully footage from Famitsu and the upcoming loketests soon. The loketests start on January 20th.

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Famitsu Gives Us a Closer Look at Baiken and Answer from Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

The Arc System Works’ gears keep on turning as more details continue to pop up on Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2. A issue of Famitsu offered up more info about the returning samurai Baiken, and the ninja Answer, both featured in -REVELATOR-‘s story mode. There are also additional images that reveal a few more details about changes for the rest of the cast.



Baiken, voiced by Mayumi Asamo, is a Japanese swordswoman touched by tragedy when Gears killed her loved ones during the Crusades. Since then, she has sworn revenge on That Man, believing him to be the culprit.

As the Famitsu Guilty Gear leak told, Baiken has a couple of new moves, and the attention is drawn to her new counter move, Azami. She takes a stance to negate an incoming attack, and then she can use a couple of follow-up options to counter accordingly. Azami can be used while blocking in the air or on the ground. Her Tatami Gaeshi move also returns (air and ground), as well as her “running block,” Suzuran, where she charges forward while blocking incoming moves.

Answer, seen in -REVELATOR-‘s Story Mode, is Chipp Zanuff’s Chief of Staff. Called “The Human Database,” he’s a genius who doesn’t ever forget anything. He taught himself ninjutsu, and he utilizes business cards and scrolls to begin his offensive. Intellininpou: Ringi no Sho sets a scroll in the air that Answer can follow up with special move, like Intellininpou: Musha Sabi, which charges at the opponent. He can also move from scroll to scroll.







In the issue of Famitsu, there’s also an interview with General Director Daisuke Ishiwatari and Director Akira Katano. There are additional images on it that show what looks like a new move for Ramlethal.



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Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2: Baiken & Answer Movelists and Patch Notes from the First Location Test

Arc System Works published an official patch note list, alongside move lists for every character. Not only are we able to read the move lists for Baiken and Answer–the new characters–and see a couple of new moves for other candidates, but we also can see detailed notes individual cast member changes.





What’s notable for Baiken is her new counter move, doable out of blockstun or on its own and in the air. Currently, it’s inputted the same way as Blitz Shield, so the Blitz input for her is different: P+HS or K+HS. She has a new Overdrive out of the counter move. Suzuran–the running block–allows her to cancel into other moves. The Baiken Discord is actively compiling specific Baiken information as it becomes available, usually through tweets from Japanese players.

docs.google.com/document/d/1OpTKLtJpByV-dfVAkGOIhqNbVGSG2xh6p4p5OM-dugU/edit#

In Answer’s case, throwing a business card on the ground lets him move to them or launch a clone. He also leaves scrolls: 214 and any button set two scrolls somewhere on the screen, which give Answer a lot of utility. When he gets close enough, he’ll cling to them, and then he can do a counter attack, teleport to them with sliding attacks, do a downward kick, jump forward, do a charging move, or another counter. Here’s the compiled Answer move list by Pssych.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NSzoOE8jRfnpx0EXgB_mylZR0oxU0l3ZFhytfFq9fsw/edit#gid=0

This image shows where the scrolls get positioned:

Here are the official patch notes translated by the community. KEEP IN MIND: these changes aren’t final. They are subject to change.

SYSTEM CHANGES

Roman Cancels

Time until Purple Roman Cancel comes out has been decreased.
Input buffer during RC has been enlarged.

Ground and Air Blitz Shield

Ground and Air Blitz Shield is now possible to cancel into from normals.

Charged Blitz Attack

In case of charged blitz attack being canceled into, forced proration will be applied.
The first usage in a combo functions like normal. Afterwards, the wallstick property is removed, and replaced with a normal blowback effect which has decreased untech time.

Danger Time

At start of Danger Time, both players gain an amount of tension.

Misc.

Various visual effects have been modified, such as alternate camera angles on attacks hitting.

SOL BADGUY

5K startup slower.
6H does not knockdown on normal grounded hit. Normal hit effect.
Wild Throw does not come out if a 7/8/9 input is included in the command.
Gun Flame Feint is now affected by dash momentum.
Dragon Install Gun Flame is now affected by dash momentum.
Dragon Install Ground Viper: the flames caused by Sol’s travel will always knock the opponent toward Sol.

KY KISKE

6HS changed to a new move.
If 5D is YRC’d before the hitbox manifests, the attack will still appear as a mid projectile.
The Stun Edge projectile no longer fluctuates in size as it travels.

MAY

6P retains upper body invincibility while charging.
May recovers airborne after Overhead Kiss.
Window for canceling Dolphin Ride into normal has been increased.

MILLIA RAGE

jH changed to a new move.
Input reception buffer on roll follow-ups increased.
Digitalis startup faster, untech time increased.
pin motion and untech time changed.
H pin added, motion is j214H.
Bad Moon gains additional properties when done above a certain height.
Secret garden hitbox appears later.
Chroming Roses disappear on hit.

ZATO=1

jD CH made to only wall-stick at stage corner, CH untech time shortened.
Invite Hell proximity guard range reduced.
Shadow Gallery first hit knocks back lower, second hit wall bounces.
Shadow Gallery creates a puddle on startup.
Break the Law creates a puddle.
Shadow Puddle (summon > HS) creates a puddle.
Great White is now possible without Eddie having to be summoned, knockback direction changed.

POTEMKIN

Crouching animation changed, hitbox lowered.
Crouching guard animation changed, hitbox lowered.
Air throw untech time increased.
Heat Knuckle attack priority increased, knocks back higher.
FDB (flick) can now be held down and released as a charge version. For the charged version, releasing the button will create a hitbox that reflects both projectiles AND attacks.
Trishula input has been changed to 214K.

CHIPP ZANUFF

Wall cling cancel from special move occurs automatically if button is held after the special move input.
Opponent flies farther after Shinkirou CH.
Shinkirou now receives dash momentum.
Ground alpha now receives dash momentum.
Alpha plus ch effect changed to ground tumble.
Shuriken damage increased NINEFOLD (ed. note — this means it went from doing 1 damage to 9)

FAUST

Hitting enemy projectiles with the bat reflects them, not as themselves but as a unique projectile (Faust turns the enemy projectile into a baseball).
Some of Faust’s items now have jackpot effects. (ed. note — they have a chance to turn into a much better item.)

AXL LOW

5P and 5H have bigger cancel windows.
Aerial version of 6K and 2S.
If Sparrowhawk Stance attack is blocked, can’t cancel into another.
Major changes to Sparrowhawk’s startup, hitboxes, and hurtboxes.
If Axl doesn’t attack for a while in stance, Sparrowhawk becomes unblockable.

VENOM

Stinger Aim will backspin balls if 2 is held after the command. Otherwise, it will topspin.
Carcass Raid will backspin balls if 4 is held after the command. Otherwise, it will topspin.
Red Hail faster, arc changed.
2HS is completely new.

SLAYER

Changed the timing of when 2S’s hitbox changes. Hitbox improved during active frames.
The next special move performed for a certain time after landing command grab will always be a counter hit.

I-NO

Angled hoverdash (3 during hoverdash) moves on a different angle.
fS can be YRC’d and the hitbox of the chord will still manifest.
6H(2) has a vacuum effect on air hit.
5D can be YRC’d and the hitbox of the sound will still manifest. This projectile will not be an overhead.
jH is no longer CH state recovery.
Sterilization Method no longer has a throw hitbox behind Ino.

BEDMAN

Forward dash counter window shortened, overall duration also shortened. Speed increased.
Hurtbox during the later frames of backdash increased.
Crouching guard hurtbox size decreased.
2H and 3H now cause a normal hit effect on ground normal hit (no more float. 1H is not mentioned.)
6H replaced with a new move.
jP hurtbox increased.
Follow up is possible after RCing air grab.
Deja Vu can be activated in the air.

RAMLETHAL VALENTINE

Martelli – New move. Command is 236S while S sword is equipped.
Forpelli – New move. Command is 236H while H sword is equipped. Can be done as a followup to Martelli.

SIN KISKE

Decreased backdash invulnerability.
No jump cancel on 6P but increased untech time.
You can regain more calorie gauge from eating by mashing HS.
Leap can now be canceled into specials while rising.

ELPHELT VALENTINE

Defense modifier slightly increased (she takes more damage).
5H can be special canceled even during its followups.
5H follow ups have had their attack level lowered, no knockdown.
jS hitbox reduced.
jH hitbox increased.
Shotgun H (uncharged) causes more pushback.
Rifle must be charged longer to become unblockable.

LEO WHITEFANG

6P upper body invulerability has been removed.
6P now has mid armor (unclear if this is super armor in the style of Potemkin’s Hammerfall, or guard point).
All gatling routes to 6P save from 5P and 2P removed.
Blowback effect on hit greatly increased.
Increased hurtbox on 5HS.

JOHNNY

Mist Finer during Baccus Sigh does some guaranteed damage even if FD’d (previously was all chip damage), also no pushback if blocked.
Zweihander’s attack level has been reduced.

JACK-O’

Level 1/2 servants can be killed in one hit.
Explosion cooldown reduced.
Servants are invincible during explosion countdown.

JAM KURADOBERI

Parry can now cancel into P follow up immediately.
Not inputting 6 before the input will make it come out at the normal timing.
Hyapposhinshou blowback effect stronger.
Renhoukyaku (puffball Overdrive) has increased throw invulnerability.

RAVEN

6P is no longer jump cancelable.
236HS now has a different number of hits based on excitement.
236S has a different startup based on excitement level.

KUM HAEHYUN

623K4 now has a more lenient input time; you can now slightly delay the 4 input and still get that version.
More blowback on 236K4 hit.

DIZZY

Hurtboxes on various normals have been decreased in size.
j.P and j.K now gatling into j.D.
2S now floats on ground counterhit.
2S sends opponents at a different angle on air hit.
Bubbles will now bounce off the boundaries of the stage.
236S and 236H will not go off screen.
421S and 421H have changed hitstop.
421S and 421H have a larger hitbox.
421S now rises faster after startup.
421H has a higher attack level for the second spear.
Air S and H fish hitboxes come out faster.
D fish will now also track the opponent vertically when performing the follow-up attack.
Bugfix where Burst Imperial Ray did not always properly give burst meter.

Remember to treat this akin to a “PTR”–a Public Test Realm, like Blizzard does for its games–that allows the company to gather feedback and see how the changes go. It’s very likely that there will be a second one… and often, some of the changes get reverted to their original state.

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Second Location Test Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Translated Changes

Arc System Works has released a document that displays all of the new changes for the cast. There’s a lot of exciting changes for most characters, and even some of the more subtle modifications seem to open up new combo or pressure possibilities. There’s also a big system change for the Roman Cancel ability.

SYSTEM CHANGES:

Characters that have regular dashes will now automatically dash after a certain time when the stick is held forward in Stylish mode.
Some characters have changed animations on certain actions.
Roman Cancel startup is counter hit state.
Input buffer during the RC flash increased.
For YRC and PRC, tension for RC is consumed at the moment of the flash instead of before.
YRC and PRC are counter hit state during startup.
Certain moves now feature alternate camera angles and other improved visual effects.
NOTE: the changes mentioned in the first location test with canceling normals into Blitz and the further changes to Blitz charge attacks have been rolled back.

AXL-LOW

6H can be blocked in the air.
5P and 5H have increased cancel windows.
2H counter hit window shortened, cancel window slightly shortened.
Raiei command changed to 623K.
j6K added.
j2S added.
Raieisageki command changed to 623K.
Rashousen no longer comes out if an up input is included in the command.
Haitaka command changed to 214H, can no longer be canceled with H after hitting, large changes to startup/hitbox/hurtbox (still has charge for unblockable and automatic cancel on block).
Kairagi Yakou (the two-hit green chain overdrive) second hit connects on airborne opponents and effects on hit changed.

BEDMAN

Defense decreased.
Forward dash total duration and counter duration decreased.
Backstep hurtbox increased in later frames.
Input buffer increased for buttons after 8 way dash.
Lower hurtbox on crouch and crouch guard.
New gatling route 5K 6H.
2K to 5H and 2K to 6H gatling routes removed.
cS to 6H gatling removed.
6H replaced with a new move.
2H/3H no longer launch on ground normal hit.
jP hurtbox increased.
Can combo after airgrab RC.
Dejavu can now be done in the air.

CHIPP ZANUFF

Special moves that take Chipp airborne and can be canceled into wall cling will now automatically cling to the wall if the button is held.
Larger upper area hitbox/hurtbox on air alpha blade.
Alpha Plus now tumbles on counter hit.
The point where gamma blade can be YRC’d and still get the projectile is sooner.
Shuriken is now a projectile.
Shuriken damage increased.
Shinkirou blows the opponent back more on counter.

DIZZY

Smaller hurtbox on various normals.
fS JC added.
4S attack level increased.
jP/jK to jD gatling route added.
2S floats on ground CH, changed effect on air hit.
Ice and fire pillars will appear in the corner if done closer to the corner than their normal range.
Ice and fire needles have altered hitstop, and larger hitboxes.
Ice needle first hit rises faster. Second hit attack level increased.
P/K fish hitboxes increased.
D fish will track on the y axis if triggered as well as the x axis. Increased hitbox and greater effect on hit.
Ice and fire wheels have less hurtbox and don’t go away on hit.
Bubbles will bounce off the corner. Created slightly in front of Dizzy compared to before.
Burst Imperial Ray no longer fails to recover the burst gauge on hit in certain situations.
Gamma Ray blowback changed.

ELPHELT VALENTINE

Defense decreased.
No longer projects phantom hurtbox before active frames of 6P, increased stagger on 6P.
jS initial proration removed, hitbox shrunk.
jH hitbox increased.
jD can be YRC’d before active frames and a mid-hitting projectile will be generated.
Rifle takes longer to become unblockable.
Rifle crosshairs can be moved during RC flash.
Shotgun H pushback increased slightly.
Roll into shotgun stance added, command is 236K.
Judge Better Half command changed to 236236K.

FAUST

Larger standing hurtbox.
Hack N’ Slash is harder to whiff.
Bomb’s active frames shortened.
New items added to the item toss.
YRC window for bomb bag to still get the projectile widened.
Increased vertical hitbox on Scalpel Overdrive (Stimulating Fists of Annihilation).

I-NO

The 663 hoverdash now has a different angle.
6P cancel window increased.
6S added.
6H no longer counter recovery; vacuums on the second hit if the opponent is hit in the air.
5D launches a mid-hitting projectile if YRC’d just before it becomes active.
jH no longer counter recovery.
P dive can cancel into more special moves after making contact.
Sterilization Method no longer has a throw hitbox behind I-no.
The ground version of Sterilization Method now combos when opponent is in hitstun, pushes opponent more while rising, and has slower startup.

JACK-O’

Servant spawn timer resets whenever Jack-O’ takes damage.
Level 1/2 servants will die in one hit.
Ghosts continue to gain exp while held.
Self-destruct cooldown shortened.
Servants become invulnerable while self-destruct is active.
Self-destruct chip damage increased.
Servants and ghosts in the area of Aegis Field no longer take damage (seems to mean they can still be hit).

JAM KURADOBERI

Crouching reeling hurtbox increased.
5K reverse beat to 5P added.
6K damage reduced, gatling route to 5H removed.
cS 6K gatling route added.
2D hitbox improved.
Ryujin blowback on hit equalized from all directions.
Max Ryujin blowback increased.
Max ground Gekirin hit effect changed.
Kenroukaku hitbox improved, longer untech time.
Followup max Kenroukaku regains airdash options on hit.
Input buffer on Bakushuu followups increased.
Hyapposhinshou increases risc less on guard, longer untech time and blowback, chains directly into Senrishinshou with H.
Hochifu input buffer to Zekkei increased (previous buff with regard to parry P startup removed).
Renhoukyaku throw invulerability increased.
Baosaishinshou launch no longer affected by hitstun decay, larger clean hit window, greater frame advantage on clean hit.

JOHNNY

5K hurtbox increased and recovery increased.
2H can be air blocked.
Mist finer affected by Bacchus Sigh will now do a fixed amount of damage even on FD (previously it did none).
Mist finer affected by Bacchus Sigh has no pushback.
Can Mist Finer stance dash in the air now.
Zweihander attack level decreased.

KY KISKE

fS 6H gatling removed.
6H replaced with a new move.
5D produces a mid-hitting projectile if YRC’d just before it becomes active.
Stun Edge has a consistent size while traveling (previously it fluctuated in height slightly as it traveled).
Charged Stun Edge and Sacred Edge also have the above changed.
Stun Edge hurtbox slightly increased near the foot.

KUM HAEHYUN

Backdash hurtbox shrunk.
Air hitstun hurtbox shrunk.
Gatling timing from 2P and 2K to all attacks other than 2P->2P/2P->2S/2K-.>2H made faster than before.
jK/j2K hitboxes improved.
Shiinken (hold) better hitbox on the inner part.
Shiinken back (the red kick) has a slightly more lenient window on how fast 4 must be held after the command is inputted.
Hayabusa back (the overhead) launches farther on hit.

LEO WHITEFANG

6P no longer has upper body invul, but instead has high armor (open to lows). All gatling routes from 6P removed. 6P blowback on air hit greatly increased.
2K 6P gatling route added.
cS 6P removed.
Guard point (fS~P, 5H~P) now takes chip damage.
5H hurtbox increased.
2H faster startup.
Duwah doesn’t disappear if Leo is hit.

MAY

Standing and crouching reeling hurtboxes enlarged.
6P keeps upper body invul if held.
6H blind spot right in front of May removed.
5P/2P to 2K gatling now works even if you use 3K (which would give you slide now).
jD has normal stun modifier.
May recovers in midair after landing Overhead Kiss.
Applause goes off after flash if you let go of the button during flash.
Instant cancel on the ridden hoop dolphin is now easier.
Beach ball now gains improved hit properties the moment May steps on it instead of after she bounces.
Ensenga hit effect changed, gained wall bounce in corner.
IK blind spot right in front of May removed.

MILLIA RAGE

Crouching hitbox enlarged while reeling.
6P changed to 1 hit.
5D no longer creates roses during chroming rose.
jH has been replaced with a new move.
Bad Moon gains changed properties when done from above a certain height.
Input buffer increased on roll followups.
Digitalis startup decreased, untech time increased.
S pin untech time and float increased.
H pin added. The command is j214H. (Shares the same pin as S pin)
Secret Garden first strike becomes active slightly slower.
Chroming Roses disappear when Millia is hit.

POTEMKIN

Crouching hurtbox lowered, animation changed.
Crouching guard hurtbox lowered, animation changed.
6H point blank blind spot removed.
Air throw untech time increased.
Heat knuckle improved hitbox, blows opponent higher.
Hammerfall moves faster and can be canceled into break later.
Hammerfall break no longer activates proxy guard, break is no longer CH during startup/recovery.
FDB can be held by holding the S button. In this case the projectile reflect and hitbox become active on releasing the button.
Trishula command changed to 214K.
ICPM does more damage on OTG.

RAMLETHAL VALENTINE

jP/jK can be canceled into air sword retrieval.
jS reverse beats into jP/jK added.
New string 2PPP added.
5P4K string removed.
Martelli: new move, done with 214S with sword equipped. Can be done in the air.
Fortelli: new move, done with 214H with sword equipped. Can be done in the air. Can be chained after Martelli hits.

RAVEN

Excitement slowly decreases after a period of time.
6P JC removed.
Scratch startup changes based on excitement.
Scratch gives excitement on hit.
Orb number of hits changes based on excitement.
Kokosare gains more excitement on taking a hit.
Kokosare no longer absorbs unblockable attacks.
Kokosare PRC window shortened.
Both command grabs give excitement on hit.
Verzweifelt gives excitement on hit.
Getreuer decreases excitement on hit. Unclear if it reduces by a certain amount or if it wipes it entirely.

SIN KISKE

Reduced invulnerability frames on backdash.
6P JC removed, but untech time increased.
jK longer cancel window, lessened untech time, changed properties on air hit. No longer wall bounces (possible typo of wall splat in the patch notes; jK does not currently wall bounce).
Increased hurtbox on jH.
jD has a better hitbox near Sin, longer untech time, changed air hit properties.
Ground Beak driver iHtbox shrunk.
I’m Sure I’ll hit Something increases in damage and advances more over time, consumes calories. Forces stand on hit and combos more easily.
Leap can be canceled into special moves directly after leaving the ground.
Still Growing can be repeated if the H button is tapped rapidly while eating.
Air Beak Driver recovers in midair. Decreased untech time but now corner bounces. Changed air hit effects, increased damage on second hit.

SLAYER

The point where the hitbox of 2S changes has been modified. Hitbox improved.
Bite gives Slayer a buff where the next special move done within a certain period will become a forced counter hit.
Bite stun decreased.

SOL BADGUY

5K startup increased.
6H has a new animation.
Gunflame feint and DI Gunflame feint are now affected by dash momentum.
Air Bandit Revolver is now 2 hits. Attack level increased. Hit effect changed.
Wild Throw will no longer come out if the command for it contains an upward input (ex: 62369K).
The flames produced by DI Grand Viper will always knock the opponent toward Sol.

VENOM

Air hitstun hurtbox increased.
6H pushing hitbox at close range increased (opponent gets pushed out more during the startup).
2H replaced with a new move.
2D hitbox improved.
Stinger Aim gains backspin if a downward input is done after the command. Otherwise it is topspin.
Carcass Raid gains backspin if a backwards input is done after the command. Otherwise it is backspin.
Red Hail startup decreased. Ball arcs changed.

ZATO-1

jD wall bounces on counter hit and now has initial proration.
Eddie retrieval increased recovery.
Eddie Mawaru and Nobiru increased hurtboxes.
Eddie BTL creates a shadow puddle.
Invite Hell proxy guard box decreased in size. Recovery increased.
Shadow puddle hurtbox size increased.
Great White effect on hit changed.
Great White can be summoned even while Eddie is not summoned.

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[The Big Daddy C-Master]

I wonder how my main Faust is doing.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Announced for Europe with a Possible Release Date

The European family is going to be on board with Guilty Gear players in North America, as publisher PQube has announced that the upcoming Xrd REV 2 expansion will be available in that region soon.

While PQube didn’t really offer additional details to the content of the game, or officially announce a release date, it linked an Amazon UK listing for Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2. This store listing is the first one visible for the game, available to pre-order. The retailer lists the release date as May 26, 2017. This is possibly just a placeholder date, as it is not yet confirmed by the publisher.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WWD4RLL/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1487871261&sr=1-2&keywords=guilty+gear+xrd+revelator+2

It lists the price at a hefty £44.99 (approximately $56 USD), however, keep in mind two things: for one, this may not be the same price in other regions, and secondly, already owning a PS3 or PS4 version of -REVELATOR- will allow a digital upgrade to REV 2 that will cost less. PS4 will be the only version available in stores as a physical copy.

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Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Launches for Consoles on May 25th in Japan

Following some location tests in arcades and general tweaks, Arc System Works have announced–via the latest edition of Famitsu–that Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 will launch in Japan on May 25th for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, for console players looking to get in on this updated version of -REVELATOR-.

Along with the release date, the Famitsu article revealed the new Episode Mode for REV 2, where players play through fighter-specific scenarios, and are introduced to all of REV 2’s game enhancements. REV 2 will be available physically and digitally for PS4, with the PS3 version being digital only. If you already have a copy of Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-, you can upgrade to REV 2 via a special digital purchase.

While Arc System Works has promised a Western demo of REV to help players practice ahead of Evo 2016, it may pay to crack out that Japanese PSN account or import a copy to start your training as soon as possible.

Arc System Works has confirmed the Japanese console release date via Twitter:

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Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 US release date is confirmed by Aksys Games

The American publisher, Aksys Games, confirmed the release date of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2.

In a somewhat unprecedented move for developer Arc System Works, the game will have a practically simultaneous global release, unusual for their fighting games. Alongside the Japanese release date, Aksys Games confirms the US release date as May 26th. The company linked an Amazon listing that allows pre-purchasing Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 for $39.99.

www.amazon.com/Guilty-Gear-Xrd-REV-PlayStation/dp/B06XKD1NT4/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1489680712&sr=1-2&keywords=guilty+gear+rev+2

That’s the price for a stand-alone PlayStation 4 copy. REV 2 will also be available as a digital upgrade for PS3/PS4/Steam users for less, though a pricepoint isn’t confirmed yet.

There’s no word on the PC version of the game currently, as Aksys Games doesn’t handle the port.

Source: shoryuken

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Details on Gameplay Modes in the Upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

We have a breakdown of what exactly the console version of the upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 will include. While there are no big suprises, the magazine included notes on how the modes will be adjusted with the changes implemented in REV 2.

Story Mode



In REV 2, Story Mode takes a more episodic approach and focuses on specific characters, mainly those who are newer to -REVELATOR- and REV 2. We’ll see fully-voiced scenarios that flesh out the stories behind Baiken, Answer, Jam, Dizzy, Kum, and Raven.

Updated M.O.M, Combo, Mission, and Training



All the single-player modes in REV 2 receive some updates. New items await discovery in M.O.M mode, the Combo challenges are readjusted for all the balance changes from location tests, Mission mode now includes newcomers Baiken and Answer, and finally, a subtle–but exciting–upgrade to Training Mode. It’s now possible to switch characters in Training Mode without having to go to the Character Select screen.

New Content and Decorations



Expect a variety of new cosmetic content across the remaining modes, like new Avatar decorations for the online lobby, new items for fishing, Gallery artwork, inclusion of Baiken and Answer in Digital Figure mode, and so on. Also, there will be some refinements to Network play in terms of matchmaking and lobby connectivity.

Source: shoryuken

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 interface, story, and price details revealed

Arc System Works and Aksys Games have supplied a fresh batch of interesting tidbits about the upcoming Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, the update to Xrd -REVELATOR-.

First up, we have confirmation of the pricepoint for the digital upgrade option. As we have reported, -REVELATOR- owners can opt to upgrade their console version to REV 2 by paying less; Aksys Games confirmed that $20 USD boosts the version by adding the two new characters–Baiken and Answer–rebalancing the cast, and providing a swath of new content.

The Japanese Arc System Works site now includes a nice outline that gives a detailed look at user interface changes and features.



Story aficionados will be happy to hear that, other than new, individual episodes for characters like Baiken, Answer, Dizzy, Kum Kaehyun, and more, there will be additional story content coming in a later update to REV 2. For those who missed out on earlier story content, a new summary can get them back to speed.



Here’s a teaser of a revamped menu in the game. The online lobby is more green, too!



There’s also welcome improvements to Player and Ranked match modes. Players will be able to do a “FT2” with Ranked players by challenging the opponent to a rematch, and it will be possible to watch a match that was already in progress in Player Mode lobbies.





Yet another option that fans will surely welcome: it will be possible to select the older version of REV 2 (-REVELATOR- in the menu options).



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Arc System Works releases Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2’s opening movie

Though Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 doesn’t come out on consoles until late May, the game is scheduled to be hitting Japanese arcades in a few days on March 30th. Though it’s exciting for it to be coming out, for the most part fans in the rest of the world will still just be waiting for it to finally be in their hands.

Something that might tide players over just a little is the opening movie, which was just shown off on Arc System Works’ YouTube channel. It was pretty intense, with a few really cool sections clashing to the beat of the new opening song–which is also amazing. It also showcases Baiken and Answer, the two newcomers in REV 2.



Source: shoryuken

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

New Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 footage goes over Baiken and Answer; Arcade release this week

This weekend, Arc System Works held an event in Japan to showcase the upcoming version of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2. The event included overviews of the new characters, as well as returning ones, and some important news–especially for those going to Evolution 2017.

Later on, top players staged some exhibition matches. First up is Answer. They go through most of his moves and show off his air-dashing capability. By setting scrolls on the screen, Answer can cling to them and then expand his movement options as well as chain combo hits. That starts at 1:08:10.

At 1:19:50, Baiken comes up, the second new character in REV 2. The Lone Samurai brandishes a blade and stomps the ground to spring Tatami mats. She also can enter Azami, a parry stance that allows several follow-ups to turn the table against the opponent.

After that, the new characters fight each other, and the rest of the stream also has returning REV 2 characters duking it out with the balance changes applied. Another big news from the event is that Arc System Works and Aksys Games are donating to the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue:Central Fiction Evolution 2017 prizes–$10,000 for each game.

Enjoy the stream below from Mr_Biscuits, and look forward to seeing a lot more REV 2 footage soon, as this version is officially launching in arcades this week.

xhttps://www.twitch.tv/videos/131274004

There’s also some captured footage from a Korean esports tournament, that had a preview version of REV 2 available





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Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 arcade pre-release stream shows match footage, more Baiken and Answer details

As Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 rolls out into Japanese arcades, there will soon to be plenty of new footage to look at. Until then, Arc System Works put up a pre-release stream that focuses on REV 2 gameplay and once again gives a detailed overview of the newcomers, Business Ninja Answer and the Lone Samurai, Baiken.

The presenter first shows off Answer by going through his move set. The presentation for Baiken is similar, but a little extended. In addition to her special moves, which include a Tatami mat and a mid-range chain, Kabari, she has a special guarding stance called Azami. The follow-ups to this stance can be used during combos as well. Baiken still has a Blitz Shield, but the command is different for her.

Post the one-hour mark, the stream gets some matches started. The new Daredevils face each other as well other members of the cast.

Arc System Works did a similar–though not as thorough–overview of Baiken and Answer previously at a weekend event.

In the coming days, as Japanese players get their hands on the Arcade release of REV 2, expect a lot of footage and analysis on the game to gear us up for the console release in late May.



Source: shoryuken

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 has officially launched in Japanese arcades

It’s time to start studying, as the latest version of Guilty Gear Xrd, subtitled REV 2 (I won’t miss writing out Xrd -REVELATOR- all the time) has officially launched in Japanese arcades. After many presentations, pre-release streams, events, and character overviews, arcade competitors can play REV 2 at will and begin competing for the highest rank.

As usual, Jonio has already streamed a ton of footage from Mikado on his Twitch channel.

xhttps://www.twitch.tv/joniosan

This first segment features mostly the returning characters; Hase’s Slayer is very prominent, though an Answer player shows up around the 1:28:00 mark.



The second clip shows off a returning character, Baiken. Jonio’s Johnny fights her at the eight-minute mark. Later on, as Taka’s Slayer shows up, Baiken’s on the stream again at 0:41:00. About seven minutes later, there’s an Answer player on screen.



The last clip prominently features 310’s Venom as he fights an Elphelt and Slayer. Toward the end of the video we can see 310 practicing on an Answer dummy and CPU.



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[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 overview video released, confirms Steam DLC release date as June 1st

As we near the official release of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, we’re slowly starting to see some Answers to many pending questions: when are we going to get a demo, what about the PC version, and so on. There’s a little bit of great news to share on both counts.

First, Arc System Works released a new overview video. The description mentions the Steam version of the game, and states June 1st as the release date, just a few days after console (May 25th for Japan, May 26th in other parts of the world). It’s really good news for those who prefer the PC version (and many do, particularly for the better netplay).

Shini also confirmed in another tweet that there won’t be a demo for the PC version. Demo news may be coming soon, however (very soon, look closely…):

With that out of the way, enjoy the overview video below, which is a great way to introduce newcomers to the world of Guilty Gear (though only in Japanese, currently). The video introduces Baiken and Answer, and extensively goes over the expanded and improved online lobby features.



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Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 is coming as a free demo to PlayStation Plus subscribers on May 1st

Arc System Works and Aksys games have announced that a free Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 demo will be available to any PlayStation Plus subscribers; this is for PlayStation 4 users only, as there will be no demo for PlayStation 3 or Steam users, confirmed by the company previously.

This early availability will surely help prepare faster for certain tournaments that will run REV 2 instead of -REVELATOR-. There’s also some extra time to get ready for the Evolution Championship. Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on the demo’s availability in Europe. That’s dependent on the European publisher, PQube.

Tell your friends and get the free demo on May 1st, and read the REV 2 demo announcement on the Aksys website. The full game launches on May 26th (May 25th in Japan).

Source: shoryuken

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

Hopefully this game will have a lasting base. I might jump on occasionally.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Check out all of Baiken and Answer’s Overdrive and Instant Kill Animations from Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2!

Now that the Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 free demo is out, the world has full access to the most immediately appealing part of a fighting game: the visuals. Guilty Gear, particularly Xrd, has always oozed flashy, over-the-top style, and these supers and instant kills are no exception. Xrd is already lauded for being a very pretty game, and the new characters certainly capitalize on its revolutionary cell shading-like rendering.




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[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Business Ninja logs: Here’s a detailed tutorial of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Answer’s move list

As Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 release, many players are busy learning the ropes and grasping changes. Alongside those, newcomers Baiken and Answer provide plenty of study material.

Our latest Answer tech compilation divulges a few Business Ninpo secrets, but some of us might not be quite ready for such advanced knowledge. To get a better grasp on what’s in Answer’s box of secrets, it’s better to take a look at a more simplified guide first. Knowing what’s available in the ninja’s toolset is also very valuable in fighting the match-up.

This informative video from AXETB provides a complete breakdown of Answer’s moves. With a useful visual input display, it shows exactly how his card and scroll setting works. There’s a lot of follow-up attacks to scroll clinging, so make sure you’re at least aware of what options he has.



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Get hype for Baiken’s release with her character trailer for Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2

The console release of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 is just a few days away, and fans of the game will soon have the chance to chase revenge with Baiken in the comfort of their homes. As if the hype isn’t already mounting, a character trailer has been released, now featuring clips of her Instant Kill cinematic with her “ROKUMON” theme playing in the background. This teaser is one truly fitting of the highly-anticipated Lone Samurai.



Source: shoryuken