Ever since Guilty Gear Strive has pushed its series to unprecedented heights of popularity, the prospect of guest characters has floated around among the fanbase. Despite an ever-growing roster of original characters and expanding world-building, however, a crossover never ended up materializing after over three years since the title's initial launch. Considering how many unique faces already fill the GG universe, it could easily be argued that it stands as a fighting game franchise in which guests are far from a necessity. The recent announcement of the next lineup of DLC fighters for Guilty Gear Strive has come as a surprise to many fans due to this fact, as the unexpected IP that Arc System Works has chosen to collaborate with could indicate a bright future for crossovers.