After giving us a look at Beatrix’s special brand of destructive melee combat, the upcoming expansion now turns our attention to Eustace, who prefers to keep his enemies at a distance with some incredibly cool ranged attacks that make good use of raw damage and AoE traps to keep his enemies guessing. He’s clearly going to be a valuable asset against Beelzebub and all of the new enemies that the game is bringing your way.

If you somehow missed this one, the upcoming expansion to the impressive fantasy RPG is bringing a whole lot of new additions to the table. There are two more new characters for it to show off ahead of its July 9, 2026, release alongside new game modes, bosses, a new Primal Burst mechanic, and an interesting option for those of you who prefer to play solo to test your limits.

That’s a lot of fun to be had in a game where the base version was already quite entertaining. The trailer below is going to be a lovely dose of copium for those of you who share our impatience for its release.

While Beelzebub and a host of new threats have risen to create problems for our favorite characters, they are joined by new characters with unique abilities to help them take on the serious threats they’re about to face.

The showcase puts Beatrix front and center, and she relishes the spotlight, displaying her ability to absolutely devastate enemy frontlines with her attacks while remaining charismatic with her fearless attitude throughout. She’s joined by Lyria, who brings her expertise with primal creatures to the table, unlocking summons that you get to control on the battlefield.

While cross-platform play is being added to the mix, solo players can dive into the Conflux, a new single-player mode that thrusts you into dangerous, randomized maps that are sure to push your skills to the limit. Survive, however, and you’ll be handsomely rewarded.

All in all, it’s looking like Endless Ragnarok is going to give Granblue fans a lot of reasons to return to the Zegagrande Skydom. Good luck trying to leave with all of the new activities on offer, when it launches on July 9th for PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Following the events of the base game, Gran/Djeeta and friends must now deal with “ragnalia” emerging in the Zegagrande Skydom along with the ever-annoying Beelzebub. Fortunately, they’ve got some backup with Beatrix, Eustace, Maglielle and Gallanza, and a new system allows for calling forth summons, which can be temporarily controlled (leading to a new Primal Burst attack).

Players can also look forward to new bosses, additional quest tiers, Master Traits for characters, and The Conflux, a solo activity with “unpredictable challenges” and “enigmatic powers.” Cross-play will also be enabled across all platforms.

Those who currently own the base game can purchase the Upgrade Kit to access Endless Ragnarok. There’s also the Downloadable Content Collection, which includes all previously released DLC.

A showcase for Endless Ragnarok will be hosted today at 6 PM PST, so stay tuned for more details. Check out our review for the base game, which went on to sell over 2 million copies, here.

As a standalone story, Relink follows Gran/Djeeta and Lyria, who run afoul of the followers of Avia. After they kidnap Lyria, it’s a quest to retrieve her, as players face core members like Id and eventually Lilith, their leader. While other classic characters, Katalina, Eugen, Rosetta and Rackam, are along for the ride, players can also recruit Narmaya, Cagliostro, Vaseraga, and much more to their side.

Check out our review for the base game here. Developer Cygames Osaka has added more playable characters since launch, including Seofon, Tweyen, and Sandalphon. You can also challenge the big bad, Lucilius, in an Ultimate Showdown quest.

Though post-launch support has more or less wrapped, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising continues to receive new fighters. Three more are en route in Character Pass 2 – Wilnas, Meg, and Ilsa – so stay tuned for more updates.

Wilnas follows in the Summer, while Meg arrives this Fall. The Demon Sergeant, Ilsa, rounds out the roster in early 2026. The game offers 35 playable characters, four debuting at launch and six more added via the first Character Pass (including NieR: Automata’s 2B).

Whether the meta will shake up with Sandalphon’s arrival remains to be seen, so stay tuned for more details. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available for PS4, PS5, and PC. You can check out our review for the base game here – we gave it an eight out of ten, with the art direction and combat systems garnering most of the praise.

Opposing Lucilius, Sandalphon is more than 2000 years old. As the Primarch of Promises, he possesses incredible powers despite mostly fighting with a one-handed sword. These include elemental projectile attacks, from direct flaming shots to earthen spikes from below. His multiple wings also come into play, though it’s unknown whether this is a powered-up state or for his Super Skybound Art.

Stay tuned for more details on Sandalphon and his move set in the coming weeks. Cygames also confirmed release windows for the remaining fighters in Character Pass 2. The next debuts in Spring 2025, followed by the next in Summer 2025, then Fall 2025, and the final DLC fighter in early 2026.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available for PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out our review for the base game here.

As a divine rat, Vikala relies on rodents to throw and attack enemies. However, she also throws a large bear trap on a chain, summons cannons to fire at opponents, and even uses a sparkly rainbow as an anti-air. Meanwhile, her Super Skybound Art involves holding a concert. It’s over-the-top but also cheery and endearing in a way.

Though Vikala closes out the current pass, Character Pass 2 is also in the works. Its first fighter, Sandalphon, will be out in early 2025. Further details have yet to be confirmed, so stay tuned.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available for PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out our review for the base game here.

The publisher also confirmed the new mini-game for Grand Bruise! with Slime Blaster. The mechanics are seemingly straightforward, as players must earn points and qualify for the next stage by defeating as many Slimes as possible within the time limit.

The new lobby mini-game is Robomi: Epic Clash, where players must time their button presses to take down enemies. It seems akin to Samurai Kirby, though whether it offers similar challenges – like progressively stricter timing with each opponent – remains to be seen. Stay tuned for more details when the update goes live.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available for PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out our review here. After Versusia, the final DLC character for the current Character Pass is Vikala, out in October. Character Pass 2 is also in the works and features Sandalphon, though a release window has yet to be confirmed.

Vikala is a member of the Twelve Divine Generals, with two states – Yin and Yang. The latter is happy-go-lucky and hopeful, while the former is more withdrawn – whether that plays a role in her playstyle remains to be seen. While she’s the final entry in Character Pass 1, Character Pass 2 is in the works. Even better is that it includes Sandalphon, who received a brief teaser. A release window and the number of characters are yet to be confirmed.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is currently available for PS4, PS5, and PC. You can read our review here, but Version 1.50 arrives next month with balance changes for the whole roster, a new Grand Bruise! mode, online lobby mini-game and more, so stay tuned for more details.

Towering over several characters on the current roster, Versusia is capable of moves that can knock back and juggle. She also possesses incredible speed while teleporting to drop down on opponents from above. Coinciding with her release is Version 1.50, which adds new story episodes. Judging by the trailer, Gran and Djeeta will seemingly take on Versusia in a new boss fight.

The update also adds a new stage, Grand Master rank for ranked play, and balance adjustments for all characters. There will also be a new Battle Pass and a new mini-game to play in online lobbies. Stay tuned for detailed patch notes next month.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available for PS5, PS4, and PC. Check out our review here.