New gameplay mechanics in GBVS: Rising include New Triple Attacks and Dash Attacks. Just like the original Auto Combo system from GBVS, Triple Attacks can be performed by pushing an attack button three times in a row. The third hit, however, can now be changed to an overhead or low attack depending on the player's input. These can be used to open up a defensive foe and keep your pressure going!
 
 
Dash Attacks are quick attacks that can be performed while a character is dashing. These can be used to close the gap and keep the pressure on the opponent with different variations using light, medium, and heavy attacks. Some characters have dash attacks that can be chained into combos or used to catch blocking foes off guard.
 

 

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will feature a "simplified" version of RPG mode in an all-new Story Mode, including all chapters from the first GBVS as well as an original saga. The trailer suggests that the original GBVS roster, including all previous DLC characters, will return in Rising. A new online lobby mode called "Grand Bruise Legends" featuring mini-games was also revealed.
 

  
 
Grand Bruise Legends is a new lobby and mini-game mode introduced in Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising — with the entire roster getting a chibi makeover in colorful cel-shaded 3D graphics engine. This mode allows players to take a break from fighting and take control of chibi avatars (similar to the first game, but with more options added). Besides exploring the lobbies, player avatars can now compete in various Mini Games — mostly taking inspiration from Fall Guys, the modern massive multiplayer battle royale obstacle course game.
 

Page Updated: May 15th, 2025 Developer(s): Arc System Works Publisher(s): Cygames   XSEED    Designer(s): Yuito Kimura                     Producer Tetsuya Fukuhara           Creative Director Hideo Minaba                  Character Design Artwork By: Hideaki Sawada Hideo Minaba Platform(s): PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Steam) Release Date(s): December 14th, 2023 Characters:  Gran, Katalina, Lancelot, Ferry, Lowain, Charlotta, Ladiva, Percival, Metera, Zeta, Vaseraga, Chaos Bringer, Narmaya, Soriz, Djeeta, Zooey, Cagliostro, Yuel, Anre, Eustace, Seox, Vira, Belial, Avatar Belial, Anila, Siegfried, Nier, Grimnir, Versusia, 2B, Galleon, Lucilius, Vane, Beatrix, Vikala, Sandalphon, Wilnas, Meg, Ilsa News Links:  May 2025: EVO Japan 2025: Galleon Trailer, Release Date Featured Video: Related Games: Granblue Fantasy Versus, Guilty Gear -STRIVE-, GGXrd Xrd REV2, Dragon Ball FighterZ, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Blade Strangers, Battle Fantasia, SoulCalibur VI, Samurai Shodown (2019), Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, Street Fighter 6, DNF Duel, TEKKEN 8     Gameplay Engine    Story / Theme    Overall Graphics    Animation    Music / Sound Effects    Innovation    Art Direction    Customization     Options / Extras     Intro / Presentation     Replayability / Fun     "Ouch" Factor     Characters     BOTTOM LINE           First Impression: While offering stylish visuals, easy-to-get-into gameplay, and colorful / compelling character designs... the original Granblue Fantasy Versus was held back by lackluster netcode. Cygames and Arc System Works breathed new life into the title with the GBVS: Rising enhancement, adding not only rollback netcode but reworked graphics, moveset updates, balance tweaks, and new characters for days. As a fan of many JRPGs and medieval style characters, I generally enjoy the aesthetic of Granblue... for the most part. Some of the character designs suffer by being either a "bit much" or perhaps "too little". Some of the more weird and sexualized characters add an off-the-wall creative aspect to the game, seeming only slightly out of place on an otherwise cool and strongly-themed roster. As a whole, the roster of GBVSR is captivating in terms of size, depth, and lore alone. The 2D character movesets are what you might expect out of an "anime fighter" in this day and age, and have been improved with the addition of new moves and combo possibilities. Due to the impact of SF6 and TEKKEN 8 releasing in modern times (two games that I put a ton of time into and trust me they aren't the only fighting games I'm playing regularly these days — not by a long shot)... I simply haven't had the time to even attempt to get into Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. This truth can be said about quite a few other fighting games of this era. No time. I also feel a bit "old" when looking at this game, as it seems to be marketed towards a younger audience than my own. That said, there are also quite a few sexualized female characters and a questionable male identity-politics character that I'm not even getting into. Perhaps that's the reason for my lack of interest. Nothing personal on you, Granblue. Anyhow, I'm still glad to see Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising existing in the modern eSports scene for a while now. The game is definitely flashy, technically solid, and one of the better anime fighting games released in a long while. At least matches don't take 45 minutes like Dragon Ball FighterZ, so tournaments and events can move along at a proper speed. The game's success in eSports is something to make note of, and I'm happy to see flashy anime fighting games like this getting more attention. Ohh yeah, 2B is in this game? Now I want to play it more, but I'd actually rather play Nier: Automata again. Or what about Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth? Yeah, I have a lot of other games to play. Final Fantasy guest character when? See you someday, GBVSR. ~TFG Webmaster | @Fighters_Gen    Click Here for all Posters / Box Artwork! FOLLOW    ON:                             TFG NEWS CHARACTERS GAMES