In a nutshell

• Venom, Unika, and Lucy join Guilty Gear Strive Switch Edition as playable DLC characters.
• Ranked Match mode launches on January 16, 2026, allowing players to climb to Vanquisher rank.
• Update also adds new character colors and balance adjustments.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and Arc System Works have revealed a major update for Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition, headlined by the arrival of three new DLC fighters: Venom, Unika, and Lucy.

Guilty Gear Strive New DLC Characters – Venom, Unika, and Lucy

Venom, the Deep Purple Billiard Phantom, wields billiard balls and a pool cue to set up clever battlefield traps.

• Name: Venom (VA: Howard Wang) 
• Height: 5’11” (179 cm) 
• Weight: 146 lbs (66 kg) 
• Blood Type: A 
• Bakery opening: May 16 
• Origin: England 
• Hobbies: Reading, chess 
• Values: Zato, compassion, Millia when she’s with Zato, the townspeople 
• Dislikes: Blood, anyone who would wrong Zato, Millia, unsorted trash 
• Affiliation: Underside Bakehouse 
• Weapon: Pool cue 

Unika, dubbed the Untarnished Resounding Thunderclap, is an all‑rounder with versatile moves perfect for newcomers.

• Name: Unika  
• Height: 5’55” (167 cm) 
• Weight: 131 lbs (59 kg) 
• Blood Type: Unknown 
• Birth Date: March 5 
• Origin: Unknown 
• Hobby: Seasoning 
• Values: Family, her favourite jacket 
• Dislikes: Dogs, Octopi 

Lucy, the Elite Hacker and Cyberspace Surfer, excels at mobility and long‑range attacks, using debuffs to disrupt opponents before striking with complex offense.

Alongside the new characters, a major update goes live on January 16, 2026, introducing the long‑awaited Ranked Match mode. Players can now face opponents of similar skill levels and climb the ranks all the way to the prestigious Vanquisher rank.

The update also includes new character color variations and overall battle balance adjustments.