Regarding Server Maintenance for Ranked Matchmaking Improvements (May 26, 2026)

Thank you for playing GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.

In response to ongoing concerns regarding repeated matchmaking against the same opponent and large matchmaking gaps within the Vanquisher rank tier, we will be conducting server maintenance aimed at improving the Ranked Match matchmaking experience.

Affected Platforms: PS4 / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Steam / Windows

This maintenance will mainly include the following changes:

Adjustment when selecting “Search for Another Opponent”

When selecting “Search for Another Opponent,” we have extended the amount of time used to help avoid repeated matchmaking against the same opponent.
While it may still be possible to be matched with the same opponent again after a certain amount of time has passed, repeated matchmaking within a short interval will be less likely to occur.

Adjustment to the matchmaking range for Vanquisher rank

Players in Vanquisher rank will now only be matched with players who are also Vanquisher rank or higher.
As a result, Diamond 3 players will no longer be matched against Vanquisher rank players.

Adjustment to matchmaking rules within the Vanquisher rank tier

We have adjusted the matchmaking rules within the Vanquisher rank tier to make extremely uneven matches less likely to occur.
As a result, matches where point changes become 0 regardless of the outcome due to large DR differences will no longer occur.

We will continue monitoring play conditions and work toward improving the overall battle environment.
Thank you for your continued support of GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-.

These changes are server-side only, and no client patch update will be distributed.