Get ready for some tricky setups and elegant techniques as Venom drops in to the Guilty Gear -Strive- roster.
Venom, the fan-favourite Guilty Gear character known for his unique fighting style and, surprisingly, his love of baking, has joined the roster of Guilty Gear -Strive- as the latest DLC character.
Available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4/5, and PC, Venom brings his signature pool cue and ball-based attacks to the fast-paced, anime-inspired fighting game.
From Assassin to Baker: Venom’s Unique Playstyle
Priced at £5.79, Venom is the second character to be added as part of Season Pass 4. His story in Strive sees him continuing his journey of redemption. After being left for dead in a battle with Bedman, Venom was saved by Robo-Ky and given ownership of a bakery by Zato.
Now, he leads a double life: baking bread by day and dispensing justice as the mysterious punisher Phantom by night. It’s a Guilty Gear story, so you know it’s going to be wild.
Venom’s gameplay revolves around setting up his billiard balls and using them to control space, create traps, and unleash devastating combos. He’s a character known for his tricky setups and his ability to keep opponents guessing. Expect a steep learning curve, but a high reward for those who master his unique mechanics.
Season Pass 4 Continues to Expand the Roster
Venom is just the latest addition to the ever-growing Guilty Gear -Strive- roster, which now boasts 30 characters. Season Pass 4 still has two more characters to come:
- Unika: Spring 2025
- Lucy: Summer 2025
Season Pass 4 also includes two new stages, coming in Spring and Summer 2025 respectively, along with additional colours. Queen Dizzy has already been added as part of the pass, joining back in October.
A Fighting Game That Keeps on Giving
We have been big fans of Guilty Gear -Strive- since its launch. We gave the base game a 4.5/5 in our review, praising its fast-paced action and deep combat system. We said: “All in all, there is a lot of content and a whole host of action on offer in Guilty Gear -Strive-. While the character roster is completely mental (and whoever came up with the Faust character has clearly spent too much time being Voldo in SoulCalibur 2), I haven’t been able to find a huge amount wrong with the game. The complexity is off putting at first, with so many options available both on the offense and defense (Roman cancel or Instant block, anyone?), but stick with it and while it never becomes easy, especially online, it does start to make sense. If you are looking for a fast and furious fighting game to play, may I suggest you have found it with Guilty Gear -Strive-?“
The constant stream of DLC characters and updates has only added to the game’s longevity and appeal.
Key Features of the Venom DLC
- Playable Character: Venom: The assassin-turned-baker joins the roster.
- Unique Playstyle: Master his tricky setups and billiard ball-based attacks.
- New Story Content: Discover Venom’s new life as a baker and vigilante.
- Part of Season Pass 4: Or available as a standalone purchase.
- Available Now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation and PC.
Ready to Rack ‘Em Up?
If you’re a Guilty Gear fan, or if you’re looking for a complex and rewarding fighting game character to master, Venom is definitely worth checking out. He’s available now on the Xbox Store (and other platform stores) for £5.79.
Get ready to unleash some stylish and strategic carnage.
GGST Additional Character: #15 Venom Description
Adds Venom to the roster of playable characters and 9 colors(No.1~6, 13~15) for the character.
