Arc System Works has revealed the Guilty Gear Strive next DLC character for Season 3, and it’s none other than A.B.A! Yep, the character is back since her last appearance in Guilty Gear XX Accent Core R, and will be available on March 26.

Check out the trailer and info regarding the new character, the new Battle Stage and even the new special move for Millia Rage!

A.B.A Character Profile

Profile:

• Name: A.B.A (VA: Anna Brisbin)
• Height: 5’8” (174 cm)
• Weight: 75 lbs (34 kg)
• Blood Type: Unidentifiable liquid mixed with mercury (needs normal blood for transfusions)
• Birth Date: Unknown
• Origin: Flask
• Hobbies: Observing the world, writing in her grudge diary, planning for her remaining years (always over-optimistic)
• Values: Paracelsus, herself, anything key-shaped, anything she finds too good to waste
• Dislikes: Wasteful people, anyone she deems a romantic rival, people who don’t value their friends
• Affiliation: None
• Weapon: Paracelsus (VA: Alejandro Antonio Ruiz)

This fan-favorite returning fighter from 2012’s Guilty Gear XX Accent Core R can enter her powerful Jealous Rage state by meeting certain conditions. She gains greatly improved movement during Jealous Rage, with different properties for most of her normal, special, and Overdrive moves. While she has shown to be profoundly jealous and belligerent at times, she can also be considerate and sympathetic towards others. Due to her upbringing in a laboratory, A.B.A is often shy and emotionally immature.

Her reluctant husband, Paracelsus, currently in the form of a magical battle axe which is actually named Flament Nagel, has brainwashed many, and led warriors to their deaths on the battlefield during the Crusades. The axe’s thirst for violence can drive its wielder to fight until their bloody end, with no distinction between friend and foe. After the Crusades, he encountered A.B.A, accompanying her despite a seeming distaste for her constant advances.

Throughout their time together, he has begun to change shape from an axe into a key. A.B.A has yet to notice the change in heart he’s experienced along with this transformation. She now sets out on a journey to find a human body for her spouse – concerned about the recent changes to his appearance, she has pledged to uncover the cause.

New Battle Stage “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives”

The new battle stage, “Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Lives,” features a clear blue sea and an eye-catching monument. While coral reef overgrowth has transformed the city into a tourist spot, it is now inhabitable for residents.

New Special Move “Artemis”

“Artemis,” a new special move for Millia Rage, has been added to Guilty Gear -Strive- in this update. The new special move allows Millia to attack while leaping up at an angle behind her. As she leaps, she can evade low-hitting attacks or even pass through to the opponent’s other side. This creates another option for Millia’s offensive game and mixes up a blocking opponent with a blistering cross-up.

Expect a Guilty Gear Strive title update to be released on March 26 to add in A.B.A, the new Battle Stage and new special move. We’re also expecting bug fixes and maybe a battle adjustment sweep as well. Once that’s out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know