Do you have what it takes to go from celestial status to Arc World Tour champion in Guilty Gear -Strive-? Then join the Road to Arc World Tour Last Chance Qualifiers and let PlayStation Tournaments help you get there. 

The Road to Arc World Tour LCQ kicks off on PlayStation Tournaments, igniting a fierce regional showdown across North America, Europe, and APAC. This is where hungry competitors rise, collide, and fight for their chance to stand alongside the pros at the Guilty Gear –Strive– Arc World Tour 2025–26 Finals, one of the most electrifying stages in fighting games. The Arc World Tour delivers world-class talent, unforgettable rivalries, and the high-octane spectacle Arc System Works is legendary for, and will culminate in the Finals in Seoul, South Korea, from March 20 to 22, 2026, where the best of the best will clash for ultimate glory. And now, the Guilty Gear –Strive– PlayStation Tournaments: Road to Arc World Tour LCQ gives you the chance to jump into that world. 

Burst your way to a spot to attend the Finals by signing up to compete in the Road to Arc World Tour Last Chance Qualifiers. You could win up to $300 in cash prizes, plus one lucky first-place winner and their plus 1 from each eligible region will receive a travel package and an invite to compete in the Arc World Tour Last Chance Qualifiers in Seoul, South Korea.

So practice those meaties and get ready to take on the competition to earn your place in the Guilty Gear -Strive- Finals with the Road to Arc World Tour Last Chance Qualifiers on PlayStation Tournaments. The stage is set, the competition is fierce, now it’s your time to seize the moment. Are you ready to claim your spot? 

Schedule

Participation in the Road to Arc World Tour Last Chance Qualifiers consists of an Open Qualifier round and an invite-only Closed Invitational. 

Players may register to compete in the Open Qualifiers from Jan. 29 - Feb. 12, 2026. Players from each region who rank first in the Open Qualifiers will then receive an invite to compete in the Closed Invitationals taking place on Feb. 21, 2026.

Prizing

Players from each eligible region who place first in the Closed Invitationals will be awarded a comprehensive travel package in addition to an invite to compete in the Arc World Tour Last Chance Qualifiers for Guilty Gear -Strive- in Seoul, South Korea from March 19 - 23, 2026. 

*Travel Package includes round-trip flights, $75 food credit per day, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation (airport and back). 

Eligible Countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

How to play on PS5

To sign up on PS5, navigate to the Game Hub on your PS5 home screen and scroll down to the “Upcoming Tournaments” carousel. Select a tournament that fits your schedule and select Register. A notification will appear when it is time to join your match. Results are automatically recorded and winning matches will secure your place in the next round until you reach the final. Tournament details, including available prizes, will be listed on the tournament card.

For more information on PlayStation Tournaments for PS5, visit our How-To Pages.

Active PS Plus membership required. Must be at least 18+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions apply. See full rules.