Featuring 3D visuals that could be mistaken for hand-drawn anime (2.5D), achieved by further refining the animation technique of the highly praised Guilty Gear Xrd series. The series' charismatic characters have been completely renewed and many new characters join the cast.
 
The play feel has been revamped from previous games. It remains an easy-to-understand system while achieving greater depth than ever before. It also features numerous rock songs composed by General Director Daisuke Ishiwatari, and a story mode boasting more volume and scenes than a movie, designed not only for Guilty Gear fans, but also for anime fans.