A date has been locked in for the final Season 3 fighter that’s on the way to Guilty Gear -Strive-. The “dandy vampire gentleman” known as Slayer will be available to purchase individually and as part of Season Pass 3 starting on May 30. You can see his moves straight out of this weekend’s EVO Japan 2024 reveal in the trailer below.
Guilty Gear -Strive- Slayer Trailer
Here’s the design for Slayer, who is voiced by Takaya Hashi in Japanese and JB Blanc in English:
Arc System Works describes Slayer like so:
The laid-back and dignified vampire Slayer joins the fray! Equipped with an arsenal of moves that allow him to change up the tempo of his gameplay, he can easily propel himself forward, rushing down his opponents. Despite his calm demeanor, he possesses an overwhelming strength in battle. His code of ‘dandyism” is key to taking anything in stride.
A descendent of vampiric lineage, he finds human society trivial at times. However, he admires humans’ tumultuous emotions, finding them both coveting and charming. He created the Assassin’s Guild but has since retired, indulging in instead with genuine combat and haikus. After meeting his immortal wife, Sharon, who is immune to aging and bloodsucking, he enjoys an untroubled life in retirement, occasionally venturing out for some people-watching.
In addition to Slayer himself, there’s also a new battle stage called “Amber Fest with Kind Neighbors.” This one invites players to the town from the first season’s “Another Story,” this time full of townsfolk who are thanking the Gears who saved them from the crisis. Source: Press Release
