9/10 Steam Title Gets Game Changing New Mode That Makes It Worth Revisiting

Three years after its initial release, continues to add new characters, stages, and story content for players to enjoy — but out of all the game's post-launch additions, an entirely new mode might stand out as a reason to revisit in 2024. Alongside the announcement of a new Season Pass for the game, is currently testing its first (and likely only) new game mode to be added post-launch, adding a new way, even more chaotic way to play matches with friends.

Released in 2021, is by far the most casual/beginner-friendly entry in the series, streamlining many of its more esoteric mechanics for greater ease of execution — and while the change has been controversial for a subset of long-time fans, it's also contributed to being by far the most popular and best-selling game in the series. While it hasn't quite reached the heights of the other biggest releases in the genre like ,, or (2023), has maintained a sizable casual and competitive audience years after release.

Guilt Gear Strive reinforces why the series has a top spot in the genre. Its story and gameplay are excellent for veterans and newcomers alike.

While many of those who played at the launch might have lapsed or fallen off the game,the new «Team Of 3» mode might be a good reason to return. Initially announced in 2023, the mode was shown off again at EVO 2024 alongside the upcoming season pass. It also includes guest character Lucy from and is now considerably closer to releasing in an upcoming update having already received an open beta that allowed players to experience the mode ahead of its official launch.

As opposed to 's normal 1v1 fighting game modes, where two players select one character each,the upcoming 3v3 mode takes many cues from «tag» fighters like , using similar mechanics in terms of swapping between a team of characters and making use of assist attacks from off-screen characters.Unlike most other tag fighters, however, 's 3v3 mode is multiplayer, with one player on each team controlling one