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Guilty Gear -Strive- Sets Release Date for Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Arc System Works has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated DLC character Lucy, from the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, in its flagship fighting game Guilty Gear -Strive-. Lucy will join the game’s roster as part of Season Pass 4 and will be available on August 21, 2025, across all supported platforms.
Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Joins the Guilty Gear -Strive- Roster
The latest character addition brings the fan-favorite netrunner Lucy to the world of Guilty Gear -Strive-. Developed by Arc System Works, Lucy will be priced at $6.99 as a standalone purchase and will also be available to players who own Season Pass 4.
Lucy serves as the final character included in the Season Pass 4 roadmap, following previous DLC releases such as Queen Dizzy, Venom, and Unika. Her gameplay trailer showcases her signature high-speed mobility and hacking-inspired combat techniques, drawing from her characterization in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
About Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Lucy’s Origins
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a critically acclaimed original anime series produced by Studio TRIGGER. The series was directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, known for his work on Promare and Gurren Lagann. Released as a 10-episode standalone story, the anime debuted on Netflix and is set in the world of the popular video game Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red.
The story follows a street kid navigating a futuristic city fixated on technology and body augmentation. To survive, he becomes an “edgerunner”—a mercenary outlaw also known as a cyberpunk. Lucy quickly became one of the series’ most iconic characters, noted for her gripping backstory and complex emotional range. Her character design and voice acting helped bring depth to the cyberpunk universe, earning praise across the anime industry.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners received widespread critical recognition and went on to win Anime of the Year at the 2023 Anime Awards. A second season of the anime was announced during Anime Expo 2025, further expanding the Cyberpunk narrative and universe.
Lucy’s Appearance in Guilty Gear -Strive-
Lucy’s debut marks a major crossover collaboration between Arc System Works and Studio TRIGGER. Her inclusion in Guilty Gear -Strive- not only brings new gameplay mechanics inspired by her hacking and netrunning abilities, but also captures her visual aesthetics and personality from the anime.
Voice acting details for Lucy’s Guilty Gear version have not yet been fully revealed, but it is expected that her voice talent from the anime—Aoi Yuki in Japanese and Emi Lo in the English dub—could reprise their roles. However, this has not yet been officially confirmed in press statements from Arc System Works.
Platforms and Availability
Guilty Gear -Strive- is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. With its robust visual style powered by Arc System Works’ proprietary graphics engine, the game continues to be a standout in the fighting game community.
The game’s Season Pass 4 began earlier this year, delivering a series of balanced updates and new characters. Lucy is the fourth and final character in this selection, rounding out the season with a visually sharp and mechanically unique addition to the roster.
Teaser for Version 2.00 Update
In a surprise announcement alongside Lucy’s DLC debut, Arc System Works also revealed early development plans for Guilty Gear -Strive- Version 2.00, expected to launch in 2026. While details remain limited, a teaser video released on the official Arc System Works YouTube channel hints at major gameplay system changes, visual updates, and possibly new character additions.
This significant update follows the game’s trend of evolving fighter mechanics and long-term post-launch support. Fans and competitive players can look forward to more refined gameplay and additional content as development progresses into the next phase of the game’s lifecycle.
Conclusion
Lucy’s entry into the expanding universe of Guilty Gear -Strive- represents a milestone collaboration between two iconic producers in anime and gaming—Studio TRIGGER and Arc System Works. With a release date now set for August 21, players old and new have an exciting addition to look forward to as the fighting game franchise continues to evolve.
As DLC and major version updates continue to roll out, Guilty Gear -Strive- remains a dynamic and visually impressive title across multiple gaming platforms, maintaining its place as a leader in modern 2D fighting games.
