Guilty Gear Strive & ARC World Tour Updates: New Characters & Tournament Results

The ARC WORLD TOUR 2025-2026 Finals concluded successfully this weekend, with Jaca of Brazil claiming the championship in the UNI2 division, according to reports from Saiga NAK and LINE TODAY.

The tournament, a major event in the fighting game community, featured competition in the popular title GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. A significant update, Ver.2.00, was also implemented during the finals, introducing the character “Samiya” (紗夢) to the game, as announced by Saiga NAK. The addition of Samiya follows her confirmed participation in the game, as previously reported by Ludens Media, alongside the character “Kai.”

The finals took place after a series of qualifying events, culminating in the championship round. Jaca’s victory marks a significant achievement for the Brazilian GUILTY GEAR scene, bringing the championship trophy back to Brazil, as detailed by LINE TODAY.

The next iteration of the ARC WORLD TOUR is scheduled to be held in the United States, according to GNN News. Details regarding the specific location and dates within the US have not yet been released.

Forum discussions on hkgolden.com indicate considerable community engagement with the tournament and the fresh character release, though specific details of the forum content were not available for independent verification.