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Ken Miyauchi On ‘Guilty Gear Strive’ And The Future Of The Series
As the producer of Guilty Gear Strive, Ken Miyauchi has played a crucial role in bringing this highly acclaimed game to a wider audience. In an exclusive interview with Forbes, he shared his insights on what sets Guilty Gear Strive apart from other titles and what the future holds for the series.
Miyauchi emphasized that the game’s unique visual style is one of its most defining features. Unlike 3D graphics designed to look like cel-shaded anime, which have become more common in the gaming industry, he believes that Guilty Gear Strive takes it a step further with expressive animations that are not driven by physics-based simulations. This allows for a level of creative freedom and artistic expression that is unparalleled in other games.
He also highlighted the game’s fast-paced action and intense battles, which combine to create an immersive experience that is both thrilling and accessible. The inclusion of vocal themes for each character and the passionate fanbase have also contributed to the series’ success.
With the recent release of Guilty Gear Strive on Nintendo Switch, Miyauchi shared his hopes for the game’s future prospects. He acknowledged that the platform caters to a different audience compared to PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, but believes that there are still untapped audiences who would be drawn to the series’ unique appeal.
Miyauchi emphasized that the Nintendo Switch Edition serves as a stepping stone to reach this new demographic and expand the potential player base for future Guilty Gear titles. He expressed hope that this release will bring the Guilty Gear experience to an even wider audience.
However, he also acknowledged that bringing the game to the Switch was not without its challenges. Miyauchi revealed that significant optimization was necessary in terms of graphics, memory usage, and overall game size, making a direct port without visual downgrades unfeasible. As a result, they had to find an external development studio capable of delivering a high-quality port.
Miyauchi also shared his thoughts on the future of the Guilty Gear series. When asked about what lies ahead for the franchise, he hinted that Season 4 will bring an exciting finale with the series’ first-ever guest character, Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. He expressed gratitude to fans for their continued support and hopes that it can bring even more exciting developments in the future.
As Guilty Gear Strive celebrates its fourth anniversary next year, Miyauchi emphasized that any further updates will rely on fan support.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2025/04/01/ken-miyauchi-on-guilty-gear-strive-and-the-future-of-the-series/
