Gear up, fighting game fans. Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia just announced the cross-platform network beta test dates for the acclaimed 2D fighting game Guilty Gear Strive.

The beta test will be available for download and for free on 13 October, 3pm GMT+8. It will be available for players who have not yet purchased the main game.

The beat test will last from 14th to 17th October 3pm GMT+8, and will be available to play for online multiplayer without platform restrictions. This version of the game will feature the following:

• Online matches.
• All 21 playable characters from the base game, Season 1, and the first Season 2 character Bridget.
• Tutorials.
• Training Mode.
• Survival Mode
• Mission Mode
• VS COM
• VS 2P
• Combo Maker
• Digital Figure
• Gallery

Keep in mind that this beta test build is a separate app from the current game that’s available now; you need to download this version of the game separately. The beta test version is available for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.

For more on Guilty Gear Strive, check out our articles and videos on the game.