# GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- changelog > The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR… - Vendor: Arc System Works - Category: Games - Official site: https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/jp/ - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive) - Harvested from: Steam (app 1384160) - Entries below: 15 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Blazing Pass Duel 2: Ennui Protocol, Launches! - Date: 2026-07-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/692012514094879422 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-692012514094879422 - **added** — Blazing Pass Duel 2: Ennui Protocol limited-time reward system launching July 2 - September 17, 2026 ##### **What is the Blazing Pass?** The Blazing Pass is a limited-time reward system. By playing the game and raising your BP Level, you can obtain rewards usable in certain modes. This system is basically free, but purchasing the paid content "GGST Blazing Pass Plus" allows you to earn additional rewards on top of the standard ones. The Blazing Pass Plus can be purchased at any time during the period, and upon upgrading, you will immediately receive all rewards up to your current BP Level. ##### **Blazing Pass Duel 2: Ennui Protocol Overview** - Time Period: After July 2 maintenance - September 17, 2026 16:00 (JST) - Rewards Available: July 2 - September 23, 2026 16:00 (JST) ##### **GGST Blazing Pass Plus Duel 2: Ennui Protocol Details** Price: $5.99 ***The Blazing Pass Plus can be purchased in-game.** *Please note that Blazing Pass Plus rights do not carry over to subsequent Duels. *Please check the rewards of the applicable Blazing Pass before use. *The base game (sold separately) is required to use this content. Please make sure to download the latest patch if an update is required. *Blazing Pass Plus rewards may become available through other means at a later date. ##### Reward List [table equalcells="1" colwidth="80,182,"][th colwidth="80"] **Reward No.** [th colwidth="182"] **Type** **Reward** [td colwidth="80"] 1 [td colwidth="182"] Free Short Story Chapter 1 [td colwidth="80"] 2 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Robo-Ky) [td colwidth="80"] 3 [td colwidth="182"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="80"] 4 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (I-No) [td colwidth="80"] 5 [td colwidth="182"] Free Badge (Robo-Ky) [td colwidth="80"] 6 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (May) [td colwidth="80"] 7 [td colwidth="182"] Free Digital Figure Effect Set (Emotion Signs) [td colwidth="80"] 8 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Giovanna) [td colwidth="80"] 9 [td colwidth="182"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="80"] 10 [td colwidth="182"] Free Short Story Chapter 2 [td colwidth="80"] 11 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Bridget) [td colwidth="80"] 12 [td colwidth="182"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="80"] 13 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Johnny) [td colwidth="80"] 14 [td colwidth="182"] Free Badge (GG XX #RELOAD) [td colwidth="80"] 15 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Venom) [td colwidth="80"] 16 [td colwidth="182"] Free Digital Figure Effect Set (Balls) [td colwidth="80"] 17 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Leo) [td colwidth="80"] 18 [td colwidth="182"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="80"] 19 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster (Robo-Ky) [td colwidth="80"] 20 [td colwidth="182"] Free Short Story Chapter 3 [td colwidth="80"] 21 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (Robo-Ky) [td colwidth="80"] 22 [td colwidth="182"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="80"] 23 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster (May) [td colwidth="80"] 24 [td colwidth="182"] Free Battle UI Skin (GG XX #RELOAD Style) [td colwidth="80"] 25 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (GG XX #RELOAD) [td colwidth="80"] 26 [td colwidth="182"] Free Digital Figure Effect Set (Food) [td colwidth="80"] 27 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster (Ky) [td colwidth="80"] 28 [td colwidth="182"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="80"] 29 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (May) [td colwidth="80"] 30 [td colwidth="182"] Free Short Story Chapter 4 [td colwidth="80"] 31 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster (Venom) [td colwidth="80"] 32 [td colwidth="182"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="80"] 33 [td colwidth="182"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (Chipp) _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/692012514094879422]_ ### Blazing Pass, Duel 1: Reignited, Launches! - Date: 2026-05-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/667239545538871309 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-667239545538871309 - **added** — Blazing Pass limited-time reward system that grants rewards by raising BP Level, with optional Blazing Pass Plus upgrade for additional rewards - **added** — Blazing Pass Duel 1: Reignited event running from May 14, 2026 to June 25, 2026 with reward availability extended to July 1, 2026 ##### **About “Blazing Pass”** The Blazing Pass is a limited-time reward system. By playing the game and raising your BP Level, you can obtain rewards usable in certain modes. Purchasing the Blazing Pass Plus allows you to earn additional rewards on top of the standard ones. The Blazing Pass Plus can be purchased at any time during the period, and upon upgrading, you will immediately receive all rewards up to your current BP Level. ##### **Blazing Pass Duel 1: Reignited Overview** - Time Period: After maintenance on May 14, 2026 - June 25 00:00 (PDT) - Rewards Available: After maintenance on May 14, 2026 - July 1 00:00 (PDT) ##### **GGST Blazing Pass Duel 1: Reignited Details** Price: $5.99 *The Blazing Pass Plus can be purchased in-game. *Please note that Blazing Pass Plus rights do not carry over to subsequent Duels. *Please check the rewards of the applicable Blazing Pass before use. *The main game (sold separately) is required to use this content. Please make sure to download the latest patch if an update is required. *Blazing Pass Plus rewards may become available through other means at a later date. ##### Rewards List [table equalcells="1" colwidth="90,146,"][td colwidth="90"] Reward No. [td colwidth="146"] Type Reward [td colwidth="90"] 1 [td colwidth="146"] Free Short Story Chapter 1 [td colwidth="90"] 2 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Jam) [td colwidth="90"] 3 [td colwidth="146"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="90"] 4 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Sol) [td colwidth="90"] 5 [td colwidth="146"] Free Badge (Jam) [td colwidth="90"] 6 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Ky) [td colwidth="90"] 7 [td colwidth="146"] Free Digital Figure Effect Set (Flames) [td colwidth="90"] 8 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Chaos) [td colwidth="90"] 9 [td colwidth="146"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="90"] 10 [td colwidth="146"] Free Short Story Chapter 2 [td colwidth="90"] 11 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Baiken) [td colwidth="90"] 12 [td colwidth="146"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="90"] 13 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Asuka) [td colwidth="90"] 14 [td colwidth="146"] Free Badge (GUILTY GEAR Xrd -REVELATOR- Limited) [td colwidth="90"] 15 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Goldlewis) [td colwidth="90"] 16 [td colwidth="146"] Free Digital Figure Effect Set (Music Notes) [td colwidth="90"] 17 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Character Color Haunted (Millia) [td colwidth="90"] 18 [td colwidth="146"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="90"] 19 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster Skin (Jam) [td colwidth="90"] 20 [td colwidth="146"] Free Short Story Chapter 3 [td colwidth="90"] 21 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (Jam) [td colwidth="90"] 22 [td colwidth="146"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="90"] 23 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster Skin (Sol) [td colwidth="90"] 24 [td colwidth="146"] Free Battle UI Skin (Leather & Metal) [td colwidth="90"] 25 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (GUILTY GEAR) [td colwidth="90"] 26 [td colwidth="146"] Free Digital Figure Effect Set (Hearts) [td colwidth="90"] 27 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster Skin (Potemkin) [td colwidth="90"] 28 [td colwidth="146"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="90"] 29 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (Sol) [td colwidth="90"] 30 [td colwidth="146"] Free Short Story Chapter 4 [td colwidth="90"] 31 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Wanted Poster Skin (A.B.A) [td colwidth="90"] 32 [td colwidth="146"] Free 2,000 W$ [td colwidth="90"] 33 [td colwidth="146"] Blazing Pass Plus Badge (Potemkin) [td colwidth="90"] 34 [td colwidth="146"] F _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/667239545538871309]_ ### Update Patch 2.01 (May 13, 2026) - Date: 2026-05-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/677372009606284926 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-677372009606284926 - **added** — Add Blazing Pass - **changed** — Update battle version to Ver.5.01 - **fixed** — Fix various bugs The **update patch to Ver.2.01** will be available May 14, 2026! This update includes the addition of the Blazing Pass, an update to the battle version (Ver.5.01), and bug fixes. ▼Patch Notes [[Ver. 2.01] Patch Notes (May 13, 2026)](https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/en/news/post-2963/) ### Update Patch 2.00 (April 8, 2026) - Date: 2026-04-08 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/520869385875751685 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-520869385875751685 Patch notes available now! An update to Version 2.00 will be released with the addition of a new character, one new stage, additional features, expansions on various features, updates to the Main Menu, expansion of Ranked Matches, an update to a new Battle Version (Ver.5.00), and fixes for bugs. ▼Patch Notes [Ver. 2.00] Patch Notes (April 8, 2026) ### 『GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-』Ver. 2.00 Announcement Trailer - Date: 2026-03-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/518615683609659151 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-518615683609659151 ##### The "GUILTY GEAR" 2D fighting game series debuted in 1998 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023. The long-awaited latest installment, _GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-_, is now available! ##### This trailer provides an overview of the various content being added in the Ver. 2.00 update on April 9, 2026. ##### *If you already own the GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- base game, the Ver. 2.00 major update will be applied for free. ### Jam Kuradoberi Joins the Fray! – April 9, 2026 - Date: 2026-03-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/518615683609659149 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-518615683609659149 ##### The Jam Kuradoberi Character Trailer revealed at the AWT Finals is now available! ##### Jam is scheduled to join the fray on April 9th! Further details, including her character profile, will be revealed at a later date. Stay tuned for more updates! ### Update Patch 1.51 (October 22, 2025) - Date: 2025-10-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/536616216701175707 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-536616216701175707 Patch notes available now! An update to Version 1.51 will be released with feature improvements and fixes for various issues. ##### ■Network Mode - Adjusted matchmaking in RANKED MATCH so that players currently in Placement Matches will no longer be matched with players of Vanquisher Rank. - When certain errors occur during matchmaking in RANKED MATCH, an error code will now be displayed at the bottom right of the screen. *Please note that the displayed error codes are for internal investigation purposes and do not indicate any critical issues. ##### ■Issue Fixes - Fixed an issue in DUEL TOWER where, in some cases, players could be incorrectly moved to the Celestial Floor after a RATING UPDATE when their assigned floor changed. - Fixed other minor issues. **▼Patch Notes** [Ver. 1.51] Patch Notes (October 22, 2025) ### Update Patch 1.50 (October 9, 2025) - Date: 2025-10-08 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/535488328615593935 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-535488328615593935 Patch notes available now! An update to Version 1.50 will be released with the addition of various new content, feature improvements, and fixes for various issues. ▼Patch Notes [Ver. 1.50] Patch Notes (October 9, 2025) ### Update Patch 1.49 (September 9, 2025) - Date: 2025-09-10 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/534361159509213355 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-534361159509213355 An update to Version 1.49 has been released with fixes for various issues and feature improvements. ▼Patch Notes [Ver. 1.49] Patch Notes (September 8, 2025) ### Update Patch 1.48 (August 21, 2025) - Date: 2025-08-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/544492356480532593 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-544492356480532593 Patch notes available now! An update to Version 1.48 will be released with the addition of a new playable character, implementation of Ranked Match, battle balance adjustments and fixes for various issues. ▼Patch Notes [Ver. 1.48] Patch Notes (August 20, 2025) ### Update Patch 1.46 (May 27, 2025) - Date: 2025-05-27 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/544484112269837705 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-544484112269837705 Patch notes for the update to Ver1.46 are out! This update will include new contents, bug fixes . ▼Patch Notes (https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/en/news/post-2472/). ### Update Patch 1.44 (March 24, 2024) - Date: 2025-03-24 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/541100157904619142 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-541100157904619142 Patch notes for the update to Ver1.44 are out! This update will include new contents, bug fixes and adjustments. ▼Patch Notes (https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/en/news/post-2426/). ### Update Patch 1.43 (December 20, 2024) - Date: 2024-12-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/544470329026674839 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-544470329026674839 Patch notes for the update to Ver1.43 are out! This update will include bug fixes and adjustments. ▼Patch Notes (https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/en/news/post-2405/). ### Update Patch 1.41 (November 18, 2024) - Date: 2024-11-18 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/6610815782091751722 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-6610815782091751722 Patch notes for the update to Ver1.41 are out! This update will include new contents, and bug fixes. ▼Patch Notes (https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/en/news/post-2383/). ### Update Patch 1.40 (October 31, 2024) - Date: 2024-10-31 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1384160/view/4440079398398328905 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guilty-gear-strive/releases/steam-4440079398398328905 Patch notes for the update to Ver1.40 are out! This update includes balance adjustments, new contents, and bug fixes. ▼Patch Notes (https://www.guiltygear.com/ggst/en/news/post-2340/).