Hiya everybody, that is Producer Miyauchi.
It has been a few month for the reason that final Developer’s Yard.
As promised, this time we’re introducing the outcomes of the Responsible Gear -Attempt- fifth Anniversary Survey carried out in September.
We obtained an unbelievable 46,686 responses from all around the world! Thanks a lot to everybody who participated.
By way of complete responses, this survey obtained greater than twice as many as final 12 months’s Season 4 survey.
About 6.5% of respondents began enjoying GGST with Model 2.0 or later.
We’re very blissful that those that picked up GGST with Model 2.0 additionally took half on this survey.
Moreover, we want to categorical our gratitude as soon as once more to everybody supporting our group over time whereas additionally welcoming new gamers.
This time, along with recurring questions akin to favourite characters and which characters you’d wish to see be part of the roster, we obtained quite a lot of suggestions on Model 2.0, Blazing Go, and what you’d wish to see in future updates.
We might wish to take a better take a look at how the event workforce interprets these outcomes and the way they relate to our plans going ahead.
And naturally, we will even announce the ultimate Vote outcomes for the fifth Anniversary “Character Matchup Theme Track” undertaking.
Character Matchup Theme Track — Ultimate Vote Outcomes
Thanks for collaborating within the last Character Matchup Theme Track vote, organized as a part of the fifth Anniversary undertaking.
We obtained over 24,000 votes within the last spherical.
Out of the eight matchups that superior from the first-round vote, the matchup that can obtain the fifth theme track is—
Outcomes Announcement
1st Place: Sol VS Asuka
(6,170 votes)
has been determined!
Listed below are among the supporting feedback we obtained.
*Partially excerpted and translated.
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I wish to hear it exactly as a result of these two are the core of Responsible Gear’s story. I wish to take heed to a track that expresses the feelings constructed up between them from all of the story to this point!
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I like the complicated relationship between Asuka and Sol—their lengthy historical past, their friendship, and all of the completely different emotions they’ve towards one another!!!
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Ever since studying the novel “Responsible Gear BEGIN”, I’ve liked the story of those two; they’re additionally the rationale I found Responsible Gear. I actually wish to hear the theme track for this matchup!
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I wish to benefit from the world of Responsible Gear much more by imagining their emotions thus far and their relationship going ahead via this devoted theme track!
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The highest 3 matchups that adopted are as follows.
2nd Place: Bridget VS Unika
(4,619 votes)
Supporting Feedback:
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I hope we get an exquisite track about Bridget and Unika caring for one another whereas each transferring ahead with their lives.
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I actually preferred seeing the story from the anime proceed in STRIVE and take their relationship in a brand new path. Their emotions for one another come throughout clearly, so I am actually trying ahead to the music too.
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third Place: Axl VS I-No
(3,000 votes)
Supporting Feedback:
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The change between Axl and I-No close to the tip of the principle story really introduced me to tears. Each time I watch it I really feel “this actually is my favourite scene”. I undoubtedly wish to hear a track representing their drama!
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The connection between the 2 depicted in Story Mode was fantastic. I might love an upbeat track with a message about not giving up on life and assembly once more sometime.
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4th Place: Nagoriyuki VS Slayer
(2,745 votes)
Supporting Feedback:
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A matchup of two characters whose particular person theme songs I like most in GGST! Though each are vampires, their themes are reverse like “stillness and movement”, so I am very desperate to see what sort of monitor it turns into!
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I wish to hear each of their particular person theme kinds blended right into a battle monitor! I am tremendous curious to see how components of their respective themes will mix…
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Thanks a lot to everybody for sending in so many votes and heat supporting feedback.
The devoted theme songs produced for the fifth Anniversary undertaking, together with the successful matchup, are scheduled to be launched in Spring 2027 or later.
Please look ahead to seeing how the connection between these characters will likely be expressed via Daisuke Ishiwatari’s music.
Whereas this voting was held as a fifth Anniversary occasion, the trustworthy feeling of the dev workforce is that “we might love to listen to each single matchup” similar to all of you.
We deeply worth the quite a few supporting feedback obtained when contemplating future initiatives. Please keep tuned for future Responsible Gear music choices as effectively.
Concerning the Survey Respondents
To recap, 46,686 responses had been gathered for this survey.
In comparison with final 12 months’s Season 4 survey, this represents greater than double the variety of responses.
For the reason that theme track vote was carried out concurrently this time, we consider a broader viewers of gamers than ever earlier than had been in a position to take part.
Relating to age breakdown amongst respondents who answered, 18-24 made up 52.5% and 25-34 made up 27.3%, which means respondents aged 18 to 34 accounted for roughly 80% of the overall.
As Responsible Gear has continued for a few years, we’re delighted that not solely long-time followers but in addition many youthful gamers took half within the survey.
From right here on, we are going to spotlight objects that obtained a very excessive quantity of responses.
*This survey was answered voluntarily. The next outcomes mirror developments amongst respondents and don’t immediately symbolize the opinions of all GGST gamers.
Favourite Playable Characters
For favourite playable characters, Sol took 1st place total, adopted by A.B.A, Bridget, Robo-Ky, and Elphelt in that order.
Specifically, Robo-Ky putting excessive shortly after becoming a member of in Season 5 left a powerful impression on the dev workforce.
We might be delighted if Robo-Ky is being loved not solely by those that waited a very long time for his return, but in addition by gamers encountering him for the primary time in GGST.
There have been additionally regional variations in favourite character developments. Sol, in the meantime, ranked extremely throughout most areas, reaffirming the sturdy assist he receives because the face of the sequence.
Requests for Future Character Inclusions
For future playable character requests, “Model-New Character” garnered essentially the most votes. This was adopted by “Visitor Character”, Raven, Zappa, and Order Sol.
The truth that a brand-new character obtained essentially the most curiosity, forward of returning characters from previous titles, is an fascinating consequence for us as we take into consideration the way forward for Responsible Gear.
After all, future roster selections usually are not decided solely by survey rankings, however we are going to use these outcomes as a worthwhile reference for understanding the sorts of characters gamers hope to see within the recreation.
As earlier than, we contemplate character additions whereas taking into consideration the steadiness of battle archetypes inside every Season Go, in addition to the long-term way forward for Responsible Gear.
Season 5 has two character slots remaining. One in every of them is a visitor character scheduled to hitch in Winter 2026. As talked about final time, growth is progressing easily, and we’re at the moment conducting match testing and last polish.
We can’t share particular launch timing simply but, however the alternative to point out extra particulars is approaching. Please wait somewhat longer.
How Gamers Felt About GGST 2.0
On this survey, we additionally requested gamers who had been enjoying GGST previous to Model 2.0 about how they felt in regards to the recreation post-update.
Amongst comparable responses, 72.8% answered “Improved”, 12.7% answered “About the identical”, and 14.5% answered “Worse”.
Causes cited for “Improved” often included total match move, elimination of Wild Assault, character steadiness, and offense/protection steadiness.
However, responses indicating “Worse” typically voiced suggestions concerning character steadiness and changes made to respondents’ major characters.
Whereas we’re glad that many respondents considered the general path of Model 2.0 positively, the open-ended responses additionally included many feedback in regards to the individuality of their major characters, the choices accessible to them, and the way gratifying they really feel to play.
We acknowledge the necessity to rigorously consider facets that can’t be measured solely by win charges or relative character power.
Alongside survey suggestions, we are going to proceed reviewing precise match information, match environments, and inner playtests by our battle planners as we make obligatory changes.
Relating to Counter Blitz
We additionally obtained quite a lot of suggestions on Counter Blitz. Whereas many respondents mentioned, “I can battle simply nice with out utilizing it,” we additionally noticed feedback akin to, “It is laborious to inform when it is helpful,” and “It is laborious to see the good thing about utilizing it.”
We additionally acknowledge that, relying on the character and match scenario, many gamers could favor to spend Burst Gauge on Psych Burst or Deflect Defend.
Within the Ver. 2.03 replace on September 24, we prolonged the activation window for Counter Blitz, making it simpler to determine whether or not to make use of it after confirming a counter hit. Consequently, it’s now simpler to make use of in some conditions and simpler to guage when to activate it.
This survey was carried out earlier than the September 24 replace.
Consequently, we consider perceptions could have modified for the reason that Ver. 2.03 changes.
We’re sustaining our unique intent that Counter Blitz shouldn’t change into a mechanic gamers are successfully required to make use of, as Wild Assault was.
As one instance, we’re at the moment testing changes to the payoff for touchdown Counter Blitz in conditions the place it doesn’t set off a Wall Break.
Nevertheless, this is just one concept at the moment underneath testing and isn’t a promise of implementation.
Relying on the outcomes, we could finally determine to not make a change. We are going to proceed exploring methods for Counter Blitz to operate as a clearer situational choice.
Desired Future Characteristic Updates
Relating to desired updates, “New Playable Characters” was highest at 65.6%, adopted by “New Particular Strikes” 36.9%, “Prompt Kills” 32.4%, “Coaching Mode Growth” 28.2%, and “Mid-Replay Management Characteristic” 25.0%.
Whereas expectations for brand spanking new characters are excessive, we additionally obtained many requests for options that make it simpler to review matches and have interaction extra deeply with day-to-day play.
As talked about in Developer’s Yard Vol. 20, we’re at the moment growing and testing options for taking management of characters mid-replay and an intuitive body information show function.
The survey reiterated sturdy demand for coaching and replay options, reaffirming the significance of getting ready an setting the place gamers can simply overview and analyze matches.
These weren’t rushed into growth solely because of this survey, however are requests persistently raised in previous surveys, confirming that present dev path aligns with participant expectations.
Survey developments additionally confirmed that newer GGST gamers are typically particularly thinking about methods to benefit from the recreation exterior of versus matches, together with characters, story and lore, collaborations, and single-player content material.
Brief Tales particularly have been effectively obtained as a option to get to know the characters extra deeply.
There isn’t a quick story addition within the present “Duel 3: Steal the Highlight”, however preparations are underway for the subsequent quick story installment. Please look ahead to it!
Suggestions Obtained Relating to Blazing Go
We obtained quite a lot of suggestions on Blazing Go from each purchasers and gamers who primarily have interaction with the free rewards.
Amongst Blazing Go Plus purchasers, 77.6% gave a optimistic score for total satisfaction, 78.5% for the attraction of Plus rewards, and 72.5% for the value.
However, amongst gamers who didn’t buy Blazing Go Plus, widespread responses included, “There aren’t sufficient rewards I would like” (41.1%), “I do not like that it’s time-limited” (32.8%), “It is troublesome to seek out sufficient time to play” (32.3%), and “I am apprehensive I will not have the ability to full it in time” (29.6%).
As shared beforehand, we’re persevering with to overview problem development and methods to make rewards from previous Duels accessible once more via different means sooner or later.
Fairly than merely rising the variety of rewards, we wish to enhance Blazing Go by balancing rewards that make every Duel really feel value enjoying with a development construction that works throughout completely different playstyles.
Relating to the “New Management Sort” Talked about Final Time
In Developer’s Yard Vol. 20, we shared that we’re growing a brand new function designed to assist newcomers and people who discover combating recreation execution troublesome freely management their characters and expertise Responsible Gear’s signature offense and protection.
This function is being developed as an extra choice and isn’t supposed to exchange the present management scheme.
Present controls will stay accessible, and we’re tuning the steadiness so that every management sort has its personal strengths.
We’ll share extra particulars on the controls and the way they work in matches quickly, alongside precise gameplay footage. Please keep tuned.
Survey Outcomes, Future Growth, and Communication
On this survey, together with optimistic suggestions, we obtained many solutions for enchancment.
We want to make clear that survey outcomes usually are not merely applied in descending order of vote rely.
We use the survey as an essential supply of knowledge alongside precise match information, inner testing, technical feasibility, and different elements when deciding growth priorities.
Not all the pieces can take form instantly, however understanding the way you play GGST, what you take pleasure in, and the place you expertise inconvenience or frustration is crucial to working the sport over the long run.
Even inside this survey, reception to the identical replace assorted considerably throughout areas and playstyles.
On the identical time, the responses additionally made it clear that there’s room for us to enhance how we talk.
Specifically, we really feel now we have not executed sufficient to clarify how the event workforce interprets your suggestions and the way we’re desirous about the way forward for the sport.
After all, we can’t share each element of labor in progress upfront, and plans could change throughout testing.
Even so, going ahead, we wish to share, the place doable, what challenges we acknowledge and what path we’re aiming for, specializing in subjects that obtain quite a lot of suggestions or have a significant influence on the sport’s future.
Developer’s Yard was initially created to share not solely replace particulars, but in addition the event workforce’s considering and path.
With the outcomes of this survey in thoughts, we wish to proceed valuing that position, notably round updates and different instances when there may be data we really feel we should always share.
Thanks as soon as once more to everybody who participated within the survey.
Heading into winter, we’re getting ready extra data that we’ve not but been in a position to present you, together with Season 5’s third DLC character—the visitor character—and the brand new function we briefly launched final time. With the 12 months drawing to an in depth, we count on to share extra concrete particulars in regards to the subsequent replace earlier than the tip of the 12 months.
Additionally, as talked about within the earlier Developer’s Yard, the subsequent replace is deliberate to incorporate battle steadiness changes focusing on choose characters.
We’re persevering with growth step-by-step in order that we will convey these updates to you. Please look ahead to extra information.
Lastly, as we shared in our previous Developer’s Backyard, the subsequent replace will embody battle steadiness changes for a sure variety of Characters.
Thanks on your continued assist of Responsible Gear -Attempt-.
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This concludes Developer’s Yard Vol.21.
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