Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is officially stepping into Guilty Gear Strive. Arc System Works revealed the DLC character during EVO 2025, confirming her arrival later this month. Fans of both anime and fighters have been buzzing about this crossover, and the wait is nearly over.
Guilty Gear Strive introduces Lucy as a guest fighter
In Guilty Gear Strive, Lucy appears after her mind is hacked and transferred into the series’ universe. Haunted by the loss of her Edgerunners crew, she searches for answers while fighting against Sol Badguy and the rest of the roster. It’s a crossover plot that ties neatly into her story, blending the two worlds in a way that feels organic.
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Lucy’s abilities bring hacking flair to the roster
Lucy’s gameplay translates her anime traits into sharp mechanics. She keeps her wrist whips for close‑range combos and uses hacking to disable opponents’ powers while strengthening her own. This design adds a unique twist to the cast and makes her feel distinct without straying too far from her Edgerunners identity.
Callbacks to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners delight fans
For anime fans, Lucy’s appearance in both competitive and story modes includes nods to the original show. Her arc references key events from the series, giving longtime viewers a payoff while letting newcomers enjoy her as a fighter. She’s also the first guest character in Guilty Gear Strive’s history, marking a milestone for the franchise.
Expanding with more anime crossovers
Lucy’s debut continues a recent trend of anime‑inspired fighters joining the roster. Earlier this year, Arc System Works added Unika from its own Dual Riders anime project. With Lucy, Guilty Gear Strive now has back‑to‑back anime additions, showing how much the developers are leaning into crossover potential.
Key recent additions include:
- Unika from Dual Riders (added in May 2025)
- Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (arrives August 21, 2025)
A busy future beyond Guilty Gear Strive
Lucy lands in Guilty Gear Strive on August 21. While she fights her way across Arc System Works’ stages, fans are also waiting to see if she appears in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II when it hits Netflix soon. Either way, her role here marks a new chapter, showing how anime stars can thrive beyond their original stories.
