Get Ready to Rumble: ‘TEAM OF 3’ Open Beta Test Now Live for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Implementation overview
■Overview
This is an open beta test of the new 6-player simultaneous network match mode “TEAM OF 3” on PlayStation®4/PlayStation®5/Steam®/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Windows. This beta test is conducted as a separate application from the product version of Guilty Gear -Strive-, and can be participated by downloading from the store of each platform. Additionally, you can download and participate in the beta testing application for free without purchasing the game. Please take this opportunity to participate in a playtest with your friends and colleagues.
■Test implementation schedule
Friday, November 8, 2024 11:00 ~ Monday, November 11, 2024 16:00
■Playable character
29 (including all released DLC characters)
■Playable modes
・「DOJO」 Tutorial Mode
You can learn the basic ways to play Daejeon.
・「TEAM OF 3」 Tutorial Mode
You can learn how to play “TEAM OF 3”.
・「TEAM OF 3」 Online Match Mode
This is an online match mode where you play 3 vs 3.
・「TEAM OF 3」 Player Match Mode
You can create your own room and invite friends, or join someone else’s room and compete.
・「TEAM OF 3」Skill Customization Mode
You can customize the skill set you use in battle.
・「TEAM OF 3」 Sparring Mode
Practice of “TEAM OF 3” is possible. You can also test your skills by actually activating them.
■ Precautions
※ Even those who are not subscribed to PlayStation®Plus can enjoy online multiplayer.
※ Even those who do not subscribe to Xbox Live Gold can enjoy online multiplayer.
※ Network connection is required even when playing the tutorial mode.
※ Application download and online multiplayer are available for free, but Internet communication is required, and communication charges will be borne by the customer.
※ Save data cannot be transferred to the main game.
※ The contents of the “TEAM OF 3” open beta test may be different from the product version of “Guilty Gear -Strive-”.
※ 「TEAM OF 3」 open beta test begins with the main game. [Ver.1.40]It has been adjusted to the corresponding battle version.
※ Ratings from previous open beta tests will not be carried over.
ABOUT TEAM OF 3
■ Mode overview
TEAM OF 3 is a 3-on-3 team battle where you fight in groups of 3.
Players fight separately as “Main” and “Assist.”
The “main” player fights against his opponent as in a normal match.
“Assist” players appear off-screen and support the “main” player.
Additionally, three people share the health gauge.
※ This is the screen from the assist player’s perspective.
※ In beta testing, player names are also displayed.
“Assist” players fight using “skills” and “intrusion.”
■ Skill
「Skills」 include 【Attack】, 【Interruption】, 【Recovery】, and 【Assistance】.
Let’s use it appropriately according to the situation.
■ Skill list
There are 32 types of skills available in the open beta test.
We introduce the contents of some skills.
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Crimson Burn
Flames rise from beneath your feet -
Thunderbolt
Throws lightning at the opponent -
Danger Bubble
Take out the foam that fights back -
power gale
The storm pushes the opponent away
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Skirt height
Install tough skirt key -
afro
throw an afro -
Heal Aura
restores stamina -
Basilisk Weapon
Adds poison effect to attacks
Activating a “Skill” consumes the “Skill Gauge”.
Additionally, the same “Skill” cannot be activated until the “Cool Time” ends.
Be careful about excessive use of “skills.”
■ Intrusion
“Intrusion” is a system where characters appear using their unique, powerful special moves.
Although it cannot be activated continuously, it is relatively powerful and occurs quickly, so use it in important situations.
■ About shifts
If you want to change the positions of “Main” and “Assist”, do “Switching”.
“Shift” is established when the request is accepted.
The arrow on the icon changes depending on whether the request comes from “Main” or “Assist.”
The count begins when you send a “Shift” request. If you accept before it reaches 0, a “replacement” will be established and the “main” and “assist” players will alternate.
However, the “main” player can only fight once per round, so be careful when requesting or accepting a “shift”.
If you switch, you cannot return to the “main” player during that round.
Let’s “take turns” according to the situation and solve the battle to our advantage.
When a “shift” is established, the “main” and “assist” players can “cooperate”.
A gauge indicating the time available for a “co-op attack” will be displayed above the head of the player who has become “Assist” from “Main”.
■ About online matches
「QUICK MATCH」
Search for opponents of similar skill level to your own and engage in a 3-on-3 team battle, and your rating changes depending on whether you win or lose.
「CREATE TEAM」
If you want to play on the same team as a friend, create a team by setting the “Search ID” using “CREATE TEAM”.
「SEARCH ID」
When searching for a team, you can join your friends by entering “Search ID” as “SEARCH ID”.
■ About player matches
This is a mode where you can gather with friends and enjoy battles.
Up to 9 people, including spectators, can participate in the room.
「CREATE ROOM」
Create a room. You can set the room settings and “Search ID”.
「ROOM SEARCH」
Set conditions to search for available rooms.
It is also possible to search only specific rooms by entering the “Search ID”.
In addition to 3 vs. 3, irregular matches such as 2 vs. 1 and 3 vs. 2 are possible.
※ You cannot obtain the experience needed to upgrade skills in player matches.
■ About skill customization
You can create your own skill set by combining your favorite “skills”.
The “Skills” set in the “Skill Set” are upgraded by gaining experience points as the battle progresses.
■ About sparring
You can practice by actually controlling the character.
You can test your skills or intrusion.
Skill customization is also possible in the fuzz menu during sparring mode.
