The stage is set and the best fighters in Guilty Gear -Strive- are more than ready to fight it out at the ARCREVO America Finals. It's scheduled for March 19 at the Esports Engine’s Burbank studio in California. The competition is also going to be broadcasted on the official accounts of Arc System Works on Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube.
The competition has 10 finalists from USA East, USA Central, USA West, Canada, and Mexico, all fighting for a large share of the $30,000 prize pool. Fans watching the event also have the chance to win prizes like Hitbox Controllers ($250 value) and a special ASTRO Gaming prize package.
The competition may be a month away but there are still two matches available for fans to watch, and these are:
- Canada
- January 22 to January 23
- USA West
- February 5to February 6
The other three regions already finished their qualifiers and those who earned a spot for the upcoming tournament are:
- USA Central
- Daze
- Flashmetroid
- Mexico
- Chetoo
- Excelancer
- USA East
- Intel/Razzo
- Moist/Hotashi
Child’s Play
As part of the tournament, organizer Arc System Works has teamed up with Child’s Play. This is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of children undergoing treatment at hospitals around the world, as well as those living in domestic violence shelters throughout the US.
Arc System Works has promised to donate $20 per match played up to a maximum of $30,000 for the entire event.
ARCREVO America 2021 is a series of online qualifying events that lead to an in-person broadcast event. It consists of five two-day regional tournaments and serves as an opportunity for players to test their skills.
Guilty Gear -Strive- was released on June 11 and is part of the Guilty Gear series. The game continues to have the core essence of the franchise while also revamping some of the features and mechanics. There is the "Wall Break" feature which allows for stage transitions when a combo is initiated in the corner of the arena.
Guilty Gear -Strive- is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.