Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 Adds Rollback Netcode to PC Version on January 20

 

If you’ve been holding out for rollback netcode to come to the PC version of Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2, that wait is almost over. The anticipated update is finally set to roll out on January 20, and will be live at 12:00am PT according to the announcement from Arc System Works.

 

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The public beta test for rollback netcode—which helps make online matches as smooth as possible regardless of the other player’s connection—first made its way to the Steam version back in October.

 

Here’s how Arc System Works described the game and the feature prior to its beta launch last year:

 

Rollback Netcode will bring Steam players a variety of enhancements to Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2’s online play. This will reduce delay in online matches to allow players to enjoy fighting fellow players across distant regions. Steam players can take advantage of the Beta Testing period starting October 28 for an initial Rollback Netcode experience. Arc System Works is also planning toward future Rollback Netcode implementation in Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-.

 

As the third installment in the Xrd series, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 remains a fan favorite even five years after initial release. The game offers balance updates while new characters Baiken and Answer join the base game Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- for a total of 25 characters. The storyline from Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- also continues with new scenarios detailing the events after the main story. Players are challenged to test their skills and prove their mettle within a post-apocalyptic world filled with an eclectic cast of insane fighters.

 

Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 is currently available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC.

 

Via Gematsu

 

 

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