Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Releases Animated Short With Erica Bartholomew

Guilty Gear -STRIVE- has released an animated short titled "The Melancholy of Erica Bartholomew," which follows the daily life of former President of the United States and assistant to the incumbent, Erica Bartholomew.

The video is just over two minutes long and shows Bartholomew agonizing over how much money is spent on Goldlewis Dickinson's weapons and accessories after he returns with even more damaged equipment.

The video seems to be a way to flesh out side characters in the game's lore, giving them more personality while providing fans with some extra content to enjoy.

The video also has 'Ep 1' in its title which suggests that there are more episodes to come which could either follow Erica, or some other member of the cast that doesn't get much of the spotlight. 

Guilty Gear -STRIVE- has been out for five years and is currently the most successful title in the Guilty Gear series, with more than 4 million copies sold, far outstripping any of the titles that came before it.

The game has enjoyed a lot of support from the FGC, with fans loving its characters, world, and the constant improvements the game continues to make on what it has established.

Guilty Gear -STRIVE- is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam.