Granblue Fantasy
Versus: Rising
ABOUT: In
January 2023, Cygames and Arc System Works announced a sequel to Granblue
Fantasy Versus titled Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising.
The new title will feature enhanced visuals like character models / faces
to more closely replicate the art style of Granblue Fantasy, in addition to new
mechanics, new characters and stages, new story content, rollback netcode, and crossplay.
The game is coming to Steam,
PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 with crossplay on November 30th, 2023.
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Granblue
Fantasy Versus: Rising character select screen.
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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.
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For
when you're not fighting... Fall Guys mode.
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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.
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Another
cute and customizable lobby system.
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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.
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Page Updated: |
May
15th, 2025
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Developer(s): |
Arc System Works
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Publisher(s): |
Cygames
XSEED
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Designer(s): |
Yuito Kimura Producer
Tetsuya Fukuhara Creative
Director
Hideo Minaba Character Design
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Artwork
By: |
Hideaki Sawada
Hideo Minaba |
Platform(s): |
PlayStation
5, PlayStation 4, PC (Steam)
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Release Date(s): |
December
14th, 2023
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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
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News
Links: |
May
2025: EVO Japan 2025: Galleon Trailer, Release Date
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Featured Video:
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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
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Gameplay Engine
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Story / Theme
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Overall Graphics
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Animation
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Music / Sound Effects
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Innovation
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Art Direction
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Customization
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Options / Extras
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Intro / Presentation
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Replayability / Fun
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"Ouch" Factor
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Characters
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BOTTOM LINE
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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
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