Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 2 AM to 6 AM (UTC) to update Patch 9.7.
New Skins & Emotes
Battle Priest Henry Rare skin will be available.
“In a world where everything has stopped… may only peace remain.”
New Rio Emotes will now be available.
System
Winter on Lumia Island
We’re adding a snowman in the Briefing Room and some snow in some areas around the island.
We’re removing the Christmas Tree and other Christmas decorations in the Briefing Room and Chapel.
[GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-] Lobby Screen Animation
As previously announced, we have now officially applied animation effects to the GGST Lobby Screen, the Level 1 reward from the Quest Book.
You can now enjoy a lively, animated lobby instead of a static image. If you claimed this item before the maintenance, the updated animated version will be applied automatically with no additional steps required.
Minimap Color Customization Adjustments
We’ve added new minimap color customizations to make it easier to distinguish Wild Animals (alive vs. corpses, etc) and installations (surveillance cameras, etc) at a single glance.
You can now personalize minimap colors to clearly differentiate them by:
Going to [Settings] - [Color Customization] and adjusting each color to identify [Alive Wild Animals], [Downed Wild Animals], [Ally Installations], [Enemy Installations] in the minimap.
Colorblind-friendly presets (Red/Green/Blue-Yellow) are provided by default, and you can also manually select custom colors.
Rift(Combat Lab) - Enemy Team Presence Alert
We’re adding alerts to warn players that an enemy team is present in/has entered the Rift.
Enemy team already present: If an enemy team is already inside when you enter the Rift, a warning is displayed immediately.
Enemy team enters later: If your team is already inside and an enemy team enters afterward, an alert will notify you.
These alerts are shown only to survivors inside the Rift and will appear once when the first enemy is detected.
Mission Improvements
Change Mission Mode Feature
We’re adding a new [Change Mode] function so you can adjust the mission’s mode to the mode you play the most
Use the button in the top-right of the mission list to switch between Lumia Island and Cobalt Protocol missions.
Note: Switching modes resets progress on any missions currently in progress.
Shared missions that can be completed regardless of mode (such as Log In to Eternal Return) are not affected.
Mission Progress Reset
Due to changes to the mission system structure, all active or unclaimed missions will be reset and refreshed during maintenance on January 8th, 2026.
“Claim All” Button in Quest Book
We’re adding a new [Claim All] function so you can claim all your rewards in the Quest Book at once.
Matchmaking Improvements
Asia 1
The top-tier queue will have stricter matchmaking, with the highest tier restricted to players with 8800 Mythril or higher.
Ranked Match Cell Phone Verification - Asia 1 Server
Ranked Matches on the Asia 1 server now require cell phone verification to play.
After completing at least one Ranked Match, all players will be prompted to verify their cell phone number.
Re-verification may be requested at random times for security purposes.
This applies only to the Asia 1 server, and application to other servers will be decided at a later date.
Augments
Support
Blast Cactus
Damage 10~150(+Target's Max HP 3%) → 10~150(+Target's Max HP 4%)
Character
Nicky
Nicky has been consistently performing below average. We’re increasing the damage of E - Knockout Punch to strengthen her combat ability.
Knockout Punch(E)
Damage 60/90/120/150/180(+Skill Amplification 85%) → 60/95/130/165/200(+Skill Amplification 90%)
Daniel
Daniel has been showing strong damage through critical strike-based item builds. We’re toning this down by adjusting his weapon mastery effects.
Basic Attack Amplification per Dagger Mastery Level 2.3% → 2.2%
Darko
We’re increasing the airborne duration of his E - It’s Pay Time! so that landing the skill provides stronger payoff.
It's Pay Time!(E)
Airborne Duration 0.5s → 0.6s
Debi & Marlene
To help Debi & Marlene deal more damage when opting for aggressive item builds, we’re increasing the extra attack power scaling on Q - Hard Slash.
Hard Slash(Debi Q)
Damage 50/75/100/125/150(+Extra Attack Power 75%) → 50/75/100/125/150(+Extra Attack Power 85%)
Laura
Laura has been showing a strong performance overall. We’re slightly reducing her weapon mastery to keep her power in check.
Skill Amp per Whip Mastery Level 4.1% → 4%
Luke
Luke is currently combining high durability with solid damage output. To prevent both strengths from peaking at the same time, we’re reducing the damage of R - Pressure Washer to marked targets.
Pressure Washer(R)
Marked Target’s Additional Damage 20/45/70(+Attack Power 10%)(+Target's Max HP 2.5%) → 20/45/70(+Attack Power 10%)(+Target's Max HP 2%)
Li Dailin
Li Dailin is performing above average with both weapon types. We’re dialing back her weapon mastery effects and increasing the cooldown of Q - Spirited Kick to reduce her overall mobility.
Attack Speed per Glove Mastery Level 4.8% → 4.3%
Basic Attack Amplification per Nunchaku Mastery Level 2.5% → 2.4%
Spirited Kick(Q)
Cooldown 12/11.5/11/10.5/10s → 13/12.5/12/11.5/11s
Rio
We’re increasing Rio’s basic attack power to improve her overall damage output.
Basic Attack Power 30 → 33
Markus
We’re enhancing the Rattled effect of P - Warrior’s Grit to improve the payoff when it successfully hits.
Warrior's Grit(P)
Rattled Damage 20/40/60(+Target's Max HP 10%) → 20/60/100(+Target's Max HP 10%)
Mirka
Mirka is showing strong combat performance thanks to her high mobility and damage. We’re reducing the damage of P - Impulse Gauge and increasing the cooldown of E - Backstep Rush to curb her excessive mobility.
Impulse Gauge(P)
Damage 10/15/20(+Target's Max HP 1/2/3%) → 10/15/20(+Target's Max HP 0.8/1.6/2.4%)
Backstep Rush(E)
Cooldown 13/12.5/12/11.5/11s → 14/13.5/13/12.5/12s
Shoichi
Shoichi has been performing very well at higher tiers. We’re adjusting his durability by lowering his base defense.
Base Defense 54 → 52
Sua
We’re increasing the damage of E - Don Quixote to improve Sua’s melee combat ability.
Don Quixote(E)
Damage 110/140/170/200/230(+Skill Amplification 60%) → 110/140/170/200/230(+Skill Amplification 65%)
Memory(R)
Memory of Don Quixote(RE)
Damage 125/190/255(+Skill Amplification 60%) → 125/190/255(+Skill Amplification 65%)
Xuelin
Xuelin has been showing a strong performance by quickly stacking high burst damage on enemies. We’re tuning this down by reducing the damage of R - Return of the Blades and the initial energy sword’s consecutive damage of Q - Flying Sword so she doesn’t deal excessive damage before fully building items.
Flying Sword(Q)
Energy Sword Consecutive Damage 40/50/60/70/80(+Attack Power40%) → 20/35/50/65/80(+Attack Power40%)
Return of the Blades(R)
Damage 80/155/230(+Attack Power70%) → 80/155/230(+Attack Power60%)
Adela
Adela is currently falling a bit short in terms of damage output. We’re increasing the power of Q - Promotion to improve her overall effectiveness.
Promotion(Q)
Pawn Damage 60/100/140/180/220(+Skill Amplification 60%) → 60/100/140/180/220(+Skill Amplification 65%)
Queen Damage 80/125/170/215/260(+Skill Amplification 75%) → 80/125/170/215/260(+Skill Amplification 80%)
Adina
Adina has been consistently performing well. We’re slightly reducing the damage of her W - Astral Trine skill to keep her overall power in check.
Astral Trine(W)
Damage 70/90/110/130/150(+Skill Amplification 65%) → 70/90/110/130/150(+Skill Amplification 60%)
Abigail
We’re increasing the cooldown reduction from P - Tearing Blade to help Abigail connect her skills more smoothly.
Tearing Blade(P)
On Hit Cooldown Reduction 2s → 2.5s
Aya
Skill Amplification Aya has been continuously performing very well. We’re reducing the damage of her R - Blank Cartridge to tone down her excessive burst potential while maintaining her area control ability.
Blank Cartridge(R)
Damage 120/240/360(+Attack Power20%)(+Skill Amplification 100%) → 120/240/360(+Attack Power20%)(+Skill Amplification 95%)
Emma
Emma has been underperforming across both of her weapon types. We’re increasing the damage of Q - Dove Dealer to help bolster her power.
Dove Dealer(Q)
Damage 60/95/130/165/200(+Skill Amplification 80%) → 60/100/140/180/220(+Skill Amplification 80%)
William
William has been consistently performing at a very high level with strong overall power. We’re reducing his basic attack power and the attack speed increase from Q - Fastball to slightly bring his overall power down.
Basic Attack Power 42 → 40
Fastball(Q)
Attack Speed Increase 70/80/90/100/110% → 60/70/80/90/100%
Yumin
Yumin has been showing solid performance. We’re slightly reducing his weapon mastery to keep his overall power in check.
Skill Amp per Arcana Mastery Level 4.1% → 4%
Justyna
We’re increasing Justyna’s weapon mastery to enhance her overall power.
Skill Amp per Crossbow Mastery Level 4.4% → 4.5%
Tsubame
We’re increasing Tsubame’s damage based on Target's Max HP of her P - Life and Death Seal so she can deal more effective damage against high-durability opponents.
Life and Death Seal(P)
Damage 30(+Extra Attack Power 45%)(+Target's Max HP 3/6/9%(+Extra Attack Power 4%)) → 30(+Extra Attack Power 45%)(+Target's Max HP 4/7/10%(+Extra Attack Power 4%))
Katja
We’re increasing Katja’s weapon mastery to help her out.
Attack Speed per Sniper Rifle Mastery Level 3.3% → 3.6%
Karla
Karla has been consistently underperforming so we’re increasing the damage of her main skill W - Sentry Recall and the slow effect of R - Shackling Anchor to improve her overall performance.
Sentry Recall(W)
Damage 70/90/110/130/150(+Attack Power30%)(+Skill Amplification 75%) → 70/95/120/145/170(+Attack Power30%)(+Skill Amplification 75%)
Shackling Anchor(R)
Slow 35/40/45% → 40/45/50%
Kenneth
Kenneth has been showing a strong combat performance thanks to his high durability so we’re adjusting W - Inferno to keep it in check.
Inferno (W)
Damage Taken Reduction 3(+Attack Power4/4.25/4.5/4.75/5%)% → 4(+Attack Power3/3.25/3.5/3.75/4%)%
Tazia
Tazia has been recording low pick rates and other stats below average. We’re increasing the damage of her core skill Q - Stiletto to help improve her performance.
Stiletto(Q)
Damage 40/60/80/100/120(+Skill Amplification 40%) → 30/55/80/105/130(+Skill Amplification 40%)
Spada(Enhanced Q) Damage 20/45/70/95/120(+Skill Amplification 50%) → 30/55/80/105/130(+Skill Amplification 50%)
Theodore
We’re increasing the movement speed increase of his R - Blast Energy Field to help Theodore during combat.
Blast Energy Field(R)
Movement Speed Increase 60/70/80% → 60/80/100%
Hart
Hart has been recording a high pick rate and performing very well at higher tiers. We’re partially rolling back her attack power per level and reducing the damage of her E - Flanger to tone down her burst potential.
Attack Power per level 4.3 → 4.2
Flanger(E)
Damage 70/90/110/130/150(+Attack Power65%) → 70/90/110/130/150(+Attack Power60%)
Henry
We’re increasing the shield of R - Chrono Field so Henry can more reliably absorb incoming damage during fights.
Chrono Field(R)
Shield 50/100/150(+Skill Amplification 40%)(+Max HP 8%) → 50/100/150(+Skill Amplification 40%)(+Max HP 10%)
Hyunwoo
Hyunwoo has been struggling with overall combat effectiveness. We’re increasing the attack power scaling of P - Dogfight to help improve his performance during combat.
Dogfight(P)
Damage 40/70/100(+Attack Power 50%)(+Skill Amplification 40%) → 40/70/100(+Attack Power 60%)(+Skill Amplification 40%)
Hyejin
We’re increasing the damage of Hyejin’s R - Five Omens to help her with her power.
Five Omens(R)
Damage 50/100/150(+Skill Amplification 25%) → 50/100/150(+Skill Amplification 30%)
Hisui
We’re increasing the damage of Q - Rengeki to improve Hisui’s sustained combat performance.
Rengeki(Q)
Chokeslam Damage 50/65/80/95/110(+Extra Attack Power 90/95/100/105/110%) → 70/85/100/115/130(+Extra Attack Power 90/95/100/105/110%)
Weapon
Glove
Bloody Hand
Attack Power 38 → 35
Bloody Hand - Crimson
Attack Power 42 → 38
Armor
Chest
Ghillie Suit
Blaze Up- [Unique Passive]
Attack Speed per Stack 4% → 5%
Head
Virtuous Outlaw
Swift Strides - [Unique Passive]
Max Stacks Damage 80 → 50
Sultan's Turban
Skill Amplification 77 → 78
Arm
Vital Sign Sensor
Proton Launcher - [Unique Passive]
Damage 10(+Attack Power20%)(+Character Level*2) → 10(+Attack Power25%)(+Character Level*2)
Smart Band
Attack Power 30 → 28
Plasma Arc
Attack Power 22 → 20
Cobalt Protocol
Tactical Skills
Lock On
Projectile Speed 17m/s → 16m/s
Cobalt Protocol Adjustments
Lenox
Whip
Damage Taken 104% → 106%
Leon
Glove
Damage Taken 92% → 90%
Vanya
Arcana
Damage Taken 93% → 95%
Justyna
Crossbow
Damage Dealt 96% → 98%
Jackie
Two-handed Sword
Damage Taken 96% → 94%
Katja
Sniper Rifle
Damage Taken 100% → 102%
Priya
Guitar
Damage Dealt 96% → 98%
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Gameplay Improvements
Security Console: Item lists remaining in the current area will no longer be displayed while the console is active.
Victory animations will now always display in a 16:9 aspect ratio regardless of resolution settings.
Spectating: Camera positioning has been optimized when spectating by clicking on a teammate’s portrait.
Custom Games: The Briefing Room will no longer unintendedly close when some spectators have not fully finished loading.
Certain Objective icons will now update and be located correctly in the Expanded Minimap.
Dimensional Rift duration will now be displayed correctly.
Escape countdown will no longer be canceled when transitioning into Night 6.
Cobalt Protocol: Team sides are now assigned randomly, preventing high-MMR teams from consistently being placed unintendedly on the same side.
Character & Weapon Improvements
Daniel: Masterpiece (R) tooltip will now display correctly on the Death Overlay.
Darko: Intimidation Tactic (R) will now correctly apply Max HP-based damage to nearby enemies when a grabbed target dies while they’re being dragged
Leni: Whack-a-mole! (W)’s expanded tooltip will now correctly display activation conditions.
Rozzi: Dual Wield (P)’s tooltip will no longer display unrelated beverage information.
Mirka:
Impulse Gauge (P)’’s skill icon will now remain in its correct state when the gauge is held at max.
Crushing Hammer (Q)’s skill icon will now correctly display its normal state after reviving an ally.
Bianca: Reign of the Vampire Queen (R)'s tooltip will now correctly display Lost HP scaling in all languages.
Xiukai: Wok It Off (E) will now allow proper movement with the Launch Pad in Pond when using skills.
Adina: Fated Horizon (E) Star Conjunct ally HP recovery will now apply correctly.
Arda: Relic Quest (P)’s tooltip cooldown values will now match the actual cooldown.
Zahir: Gandiva (W)’s tooltip will now correctly include Bhargavastra (R) as a way to get Chakram.
Tsubame: Higuruma’s Elimination Technique (R) will now correctly trigger Life and Death Seal (P) cooldown reduction when path damage is applied.
Piolo: The Punisher (R) will now replace the existing shield with a new one when recast.
The previous version kept the current shield and just restarted its duration.
Hisui: Iaido Strike (W) will now properly replace the 1 Stack - Clear Cut shield with a new one when recast.
The previous version kept the current shield and just restarted its duration.
Lobby Improvements
Missions can now be completed immediately when an event has started while you’re logged in, without requiring to restart the game.
Ranked Matches Cell Phone verification popups will now correctly display failure to verify reasons.
Matsuri Lobby Screen’s visual effects will now display in the correct position.
Match Results will no longer show a report button on your own chat messages.
Profile Icons will now display correctly.
Loadout > Saved Plans > Saved Plan Details > Late-game items will now correctly display item categories.
Lone Wolf Mode: Frequently used characters will now display their activation state correctly in the Character Settings popup.
With the Season 9 Mythril tier adjustments, the minimum requirement for Titan and Immortal has been updated to 7,900 RP
In some servers with fewer Titan and Immortal players, accounts with 7,800 RP or higher will no longer be incorrectly displayed as Titan.
