"This month, 'Guilty Gear Strive' integrates 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' lead character, Lucy"
Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Joins Guilty Gear Strive
Lucy, a popular character from the anime series "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners," is set to make her debut in the fighting game "Guilty Gear Strive" on August 21, 2025. This marks her first appearance in the Guilty Gear universe [1][2][3].
Lucy's gameplay in Guilty Gear Strive is a fusion of her hacking prowess and physical abilities from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Her unique moveset includes wrist whips and the ability to disable her enemy's powers while boosting her own through hacking [1][3].
The addition of Lucy to Guilty Gear Strive is part of the game's competitive and story mode. She is the first guest character in the game and the series overall [1]. Prior to Lucy, Unika from the Guilty Gear anime series "Dual Riders" was introduced to the roster [4].
The DLC for Lucy will be priced at $6.99 / 880 yen. A free update related to her launch will be provided ahead of the release as part of the Season Pass 4 [1]. Lucy will be playable on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam [2].
Lucy's character and story involvement were showcased at EVO 2025 in Las Vegas, with an official gameplay trailer released by Arc System Works [1][3][4]. In the game, Lucy is dealing with the events of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners that left her old crew dead and is determined to find a way back home.
It is not specified if Lucy will appear in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II. The release dates for other popular franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who were not mentioned in the announcement.
[1] https://www.arc-systems.com/us/news/20250801_lucy_trailer/ [2] https://www.ign.com/articles/guilty-gear-strive-lucy-edgerunners-dlc-release-date-price [3] https://www.polygon.com/2025/8/1/23315341/guilty-gear-strive-lucy-edgerunners-dlc-trailer-evo-2025 [4] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/guilty-gear-strive-gets-a-cyberpunk-2077-crossover-with-lucy-from-edgerunners/1100-6505696/
- Gizmodo reported the news about Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners joining Guilty Gear Strive, adding a new character to the world of technology-driven entertainment.
- In the future, gaming enthusiasts will be able to play Lucy in Guilty Gear Strives, experiencing her unique blend of hacking prowess and physical abilities from the cyberpunk-themed anime.
- io9 mentioned the addition of Lucy from movies-and-tv show Cyberpunk: Edgerunners to the Guilty Gear Strive roster, marking a significant crossover between different genres of entertainment.
