Today Arc System Works revealed the next DLC character coming to its popular fighting game Guilty Gear -Strive-, and it's a returning fighter, A.B.A.
We also learn her release date. She will become available on March 26.
Alongside A.B.A, players will also be able to enjoy a new stage, titled "Fallen Prayer, Engulfed Life."
If you're unfamiliar with A.B.A, here's how Arc System Works officially describes this quirky homunculus.
A homunculus born in a laboratory called Flask.
She’s given the name Paracelsus to an axe closely resembling a key, and treats him as her husband.
Due to her solitary upbringing in the laboratory, she is extremely shy around new people.
She’s still emotionally immature, and shows a deeply jealous and possessive side when it comes to Paracelsus.
She may come off as belligerent, but this is only to cover for her timidity. She maintains a base level of consideration and sympathy for others.
She first sets out on a journey to find a human body for her spouse, Paracelsus.
Now, concerned about the recent changes to his appearance, she is investigating the cause of his transformation.
Of course, Paracelsus also has his own background.
In actuality, he is a magical battle axe named Flament Nagel. His brainwashing has led many warriors to their deaths on the battlefield during the Crusades.
His thirst for violence would drive his wielder to fight until their bloody end, with no distinction between friend or foe.
After the Crusades, he encounters A.B.A, accompanying her despite a seeming distaste for her constant advances.
Throughout their time together, he has begun to change shape from an axe into a key. A.B.A has yet to notice the change in heart he’s experienced along with this transformation.
While he’s grown accustomed to life outside of the battlefield, oddly enough he sometimes finds himself losing hold of his shape…?
A.B.A Is voiced in English by Anna Brisbin and Paracelsus is voiced by Alejandro Antonio Ruiz. You can hear Brisbin in action in the trailer below. The Japanese voices are Riho Sugiyama (Regina in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth) and Akira Kamiya (Roy Focker in Macross) and you can check out the Japanese trailer on the official YouTube channel.
A.B.A is the third character of Guilty Gear -Strive-'s Season Pass 3, following Johnny and Elphelt Valentine. Another character is coming at some point this year.
Guilty Gear -Strive- was initially released for PS5, PS4, and PC, and Arc System Works then ported it to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, including Xbox Game Pass. If you'd like to learn more about the game, you can read our review.
