{"id":1049,"date":"2025-05-28T12:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2025-08-10T12:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T12:25:21","slug":"pure-thunder-rings-out-unika-from-the-future-joins-guilty-gear-strive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/28\/pure-thunder-rings-out-unika-from-the-future-joins-guilty-gear-strive\/","title":{"rendered":"Pure Thunder Rings Out! \u201cUnika\u201d from the Future Joins Guilty Gear -Strive-"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced the addition of a brand-new playable character, Unika, for their 2.5D fighting game GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Season Pass 4 Playable Character #3 [Unika] Trailer\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eIVRfn0bjtk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The third DLC character of Season 4, Unika arrives as a versatile fighter equipped with numerous practical skills, making her an excellent choice for both newcomers and seasoned players. Harnessing immense hidden power within her massive transformable armament, she dominates the battlefield with overwhelming force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525A-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525A-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525A-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525A-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525A-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525A.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet Unika<\/strong><br>Voice Actor: Yui Ishikawa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Height: 167 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight: 59 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Birthday: March 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likes: Cooking with spices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dislikes: Dogs, octopuses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unika is a girl from a future devastated by the Second Holy War. She is the daughter of Ky and Tiki, sharing the GEAR bloodline alongside her brother, Sin. Discovered as an egg-like form by Navarre, she was raised to faithfully obey his commands. Brainwashed to believe she was sent back to the past to save the world, Unika initially battles against heroes like Sol. However, meeting Sin and Bridget causes her to question her beliefs. Eventually, she breaks away from Navarre and joins forces with Sin and others to repel his invading forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Realizing her ignorance of the present world due to her harsh upbringing, Unika embarks on a journey under U.S. government surveillance. Along the way, she meets many people, learns what peace means, and comes to understand herself. Determined to prevent others from suffering her fate, she vows to use her power for good. After declining to reunite with family in Vialladia, she heads to the U.S., where she becomes a presidential security guard trainee\u2014even though she remains monitored through magical means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525C.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1036\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525C-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525C-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525C-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525C-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525C-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525C.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525B.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1035\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525B-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525B-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525B-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525B-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525B-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525B.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525D.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1037\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525D-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525D-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525D-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525D-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525D-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525D.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Access Unika<\/strong><br>Unika is available as part of the Season 4 DLC pass. Players need to own the base game and update to the latest version to access her. Avoid purchasing the DLC individually if you already own the season pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Battle Stages<\/strong><br>In the Name of Peace<br>Set on a highland scarred by the Holy War, this stage features ruins overgrown with lush greenery. The environment reflects the cruel reality of war fought in the name of peace, with the passage of time evident in its abandoned strongholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Dawn, A Future Unfolding<\/strong><br>This stage takes place in the autonomous city of GEAR. One can explore the vibrant GEAR culture here, seeing both tourists and locals united in building the city\u2019s landmarks\u2014showcasing deep integration between GEAR and humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1038\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525E-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525E-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525E-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525E-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525E-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525E.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1039\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525F-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525F-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525F-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525F-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525F-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525F.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525G-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525G-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525G-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525G-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525G-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/280525G.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Game Details<\/strong><br>Title: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial Release Dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deluxe &amp; Digital Ultimate Editions: June 8, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard Edition: June 11, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nintendo Switch Version: January 23, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Platforms: PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia Pte Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genre: Versus Fighting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Unika\u2019s arrival, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- continues to expand its roster with richly developed characters blending deep lore and dynamic combat styles, offering fresh excitement for fans and newcomers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guiltygear.com\/ggst\/en\">https:\/\/www.guiltygear.com\/ggst\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a92025 Arc System Works. All Rights Reserved. Arc System Works and the Arc System Works logo are registered trademarks in the US and\/or other countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced the addition of a brand-new playable character, Unika, for their 2.5D fighting game GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam). The third DLC character of Season 4, Unika arrives as a versatile fighter equipped with numerous practical skills, making her an excellent choice [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1034,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[178,174,175,177,176],"tags":[179],"class_list":["post-1049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-multi","category-pc","category-ps5","category-switch","category-xbox","tag-trending"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1049"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1049"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1049\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1050,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1049\/revisions\/1050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1034"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}