Was there ever any doubt?
Delightful news this morning as adropped trailerhas quietly revealed thatGuilty Gear‘s savvy samurai Baiken will be a guest DLC character in tactical slasherSamurai Shodown. Could there be anyone more befitting? While neither Arc System Works nor SNK have officially commented on the video, the trailer states that Baiken will be available to purchase on August 18, the latest contender inSamurai Shodown‘s third season of DLC warriors.
ManyGuilty Gearfanshad already predictedthat it would be Baiken making the leap to the legendary SNK franchise, and who could blame them, really? With her stoic arrogance, powerful frame, and exquisite and deadly swordswomanship, Baiken was an absolute shoo-in for the guest spot. Baiken is a main dame when it comes toGG, and while I’m disappointed that this guest appearancemightrule her out for showing up inStrivedown the line, I’ll be more than happy to fire upSamurai Shodownagain for a bit of the old cut ‘n’ thrust. Welcome to the party, sister.
Samurai Shodownis available now on PS4, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Stadia. It’s one of SNK’s best-ever releases, compelling in its deliberate nature, and certainly deserves more time in the spotlight… if SNK could only see to tightening up those troublesome online woes.
