Although the eyes of the world are focused on the imminent announcement of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, the library of the successful hybrid console is still expanding with more titles. Beyond the exclusive and new third-party titlesalso receives ports of games that have been on the market for a couple of years.
If we are to believe a recent leak, it seems that one of the best games of 2021 will arrive sooner or later on the Japanese company’s platform.
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The popular Guilty Gear -Strive- would arrive on Nintendo Switch
Of course, we are talking about Guilty Gear -Strive-the latest installment of the famous fighting game series. For those who have already forgotten, we must remember that it debuted in 2021 with great success around it in PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC. On the other hand, the long-awaited port for Xbox and Game Pass debuted in March 2023.
While the successful video game Arc System Works was able to reach a very wide audience, the players of Nintendo Switch didn’t get a chance to test it. Fortunately, it looks like that’s about to change.
Of the August 30th to the September 2nd will be held on PAX West 2024a convention where gamers and companies come together to celebrate the culture of the world of video games. This year’s edition will take place at the Arch Building in Seattle, Washington, United States.
The interesting thing is that at the entrance of the building where the event will take place, a banner can be seen that refers to a version of Guilty Gear -Strive- for the hybrid console. The banner shows official game art alongside the message “Nintendo Switch Edition” and the text “Book Now!”. In addition, there is a QR code that redirects to the official Arc System Works website, although no further information is provided there.
The original post was deleted from social media, which lends some credibility to the leak. Naturally, other people started sharing the photo on their personal accounts and forums.
The leak looks pretty convincing, so it’s likely that the Nintendo Switch port of Guilty Gear -Strive-However, we recommend waiting for an official announcement to clear up any doubts and learn more details about it.
What is Guilty Gear -Strive-?
In case you don’t know, Guilty Gear -Strive- It is an anime-style fighting video game that stands out for its graphic section that combines 2D and 3D art. Thanks to its accessible and in-depth approach, it managed to captivate veteran players and attract a wider audience, allowing it to sell more than 3 million copies.
Thus, this Arc System Works title is already the most successful installment in the franchise’s history. Its excellent commercial performance was reflected in a good critical reception. At this moment it has very positive reviews on Steam and an average score of 87 on Metacriticwhich was enough to win the award for Best Fighting Game in The Game Awards and in SAYS.
In addition, Guilty Gear -Strive- had the backing of the competitive scene by being the most popular game at EVO for 2 consecutive years. Because it is still very popular, it is already preparing new content. Specifically, Season 4 will include Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and more characters.
But tell us, would you like to see this title come to Nintendo Switch? Let us know in the comments.
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