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Choose a fighter and battle in fast 2.5D matches built around distinctive moves, air combos, and flexible attack-canceling.
Released 14 Dec 2016
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Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
Developed by Arc System Works · Published by Arc System Works









GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 is a 2.5D fighting game with a roster of 25 characters. Players choose a fighter with a distinct move set and face opponents in one-on-one matches.
Combat is fast and combo-focused, with air attacks, defensive options, and Roman Cancels that let players interrupt actions and create follow-up opportunities. Stylish Mode offers simplified inputs, while the standard controls leave room to learn more complex techniques.
Modes include arcade and cinematic story content, plus tutorials, character combo practice, missions, and a feature-rich training mode. Online play includes ranked matches, player rooms with customizable avatars, and replays that show player inputs.
Reviewers often enjoy the expressive, fast-paced combat, the variety of fighters and their mechanics, and the anime-style presentation and rock soundtrack. Some praise the training options as a way to approach the game's depth, while others find the learning curve demanding. A recurring drawback is difficulty finding online matches or opponents at a similar skill level.




| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 42 |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 supports competitive multiplayer online and local versus play. Official store data confirms Online PvP and Shared/Split Screen PvP. The game uses online modes including Rank Match and Player Match, with avatar-based lobby rooms; reviews also mention player rooms, spectating, training lobbies, and that active play is concentrated in custom/player lobbies rather than ranked. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is described in the provided information. Reviews mention rollback netcode updates, but not user-created multiplayer mods. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 13 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |