The latest Guilty Gear Strive update 1.40 brings significant additions, led by the introduction of Queen Dizzy as a new playable character, available to those with the “GGST Season Pass 4” or “Queen Dizzy” DLC. Alongside her arrival, a custom soundtrack, “Radiant Dawn,” and new avatar items are now accessible, enhancing customization options. Players can enjoy additional music tracks in Gallery Mode, including iconic themes from previous Guilty Gear titles, which add nostalgic value for series fans. This update also refines gameplay by updating the Battle Version to Ver. 4.00, providing essential balance adjustments and fixing minor animation issues to smooth out visual fidelity.
In addition to character-based enhancements, the update introduces an updated end-user license contract, accessible from the settings menu for easier reference. Queen Dizzy’s debut brings new music selections, such as “Get Over Nightmares” for specific matchups, enriching the in-game atmosphere. The following is a detailed breakdown of the patch notes.
Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.40 Complete Patch Notes
General / All Modes
- New Playable Character: Queen Dizzy is now available as a playable character (requires “GGST Season Pass 4” or “Queen Dizzy” DLC).
- Queen Dizzy Theme: Added “Radiant Dawn” as a background track; requires Queen Dizzy to be selectable.
- Avatar Items: New avatar items for Queen Dizzy, obtainable through the “fishing” feature.
- Gallery Mode BGM Additions:
- “Awe of She” (Dizzy’s theme from Guilty Gear XX).
- “One Dawn” (Dizzy’s theme from Guilty Gear Xrd).
- New BGM Track: “Get Over Nightmares” (Sin vs. Ky theme), plays automatically with BGM set to “Auto” during this matchup or can be manually selected from the Character Select screen.
- Credits Roll Footage: New credits roll footage featuring “Shelter from the Rain” track, available after completing Arcade Mode with Queen Dizzy (not accessible in Gallery Mode).
- End-User License Contract Updates:
- Updated end-user license contract with an external link for easy access.
Battle-Related
- Animation Fixes: Addressed minor visual issues impacting specific battle animations.
- Battle Version Update: The Battle Version is updated from Ver. 3.07 to Ver. 4.00, with further details provided in official notes.
Guilty Gear -Strive-, developed by Arc System Works, is a popular fighting game celebrated for its fast-paced gameplay, unique characters, and vibrant anime art style. It features a compelling storyline and offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, appealing to casual and competitive players. It is available on PS4, PS5, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
