Leak Reveals Arc System Works Developing Exclusive Title for Nintendo Switch 2: Project Watari Set for November 2025 Release

Recently, the creators of Guilty Gear: Strive from Arc System Works experienced a data leak that has allowed dataminers to uncover information about the studio’s ongoing projects. Notably, it was revealed that developers are currently working on a new title exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.

According to the leak, this project is codenamed Watari. It is being developed using the Unreal Engine 5.4, and its release is scheduled for November 25, 2025, solely for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, it’s worth noting that this date may change, as the same leak suggests that the console’s launch window is set for March of the current year.

At this time, these are all the details available regarding the unannounced project. It remains unclear whether Watari is part of the Guilty Gear franchise or if it represents a new intellectual property. Some gamers have speculated that it might not even be a new title, but rather a port for the Switch 2. This theory arises from the name Watari, which translates to «crossing.» Regardless, players will have to wait for an official announcement, which is likely to occur during the June event of the Summer Games Fest.

Another aspect of the leak pertains to the character roster for Season 5 of Guilty Gear: Strive. According to this information, the fighters for the upcoming season will include Jam Kuradoberi, Kum Haehyun, Answer, and Raven.