Get ready for not one, but two new gameplay trailers.
Image of an anime character looking angry but determined. They have purple hair, blue eyes, and some sort of shoulder armor that is blue and gold.

Cygames just revealed two new gameplay videos for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. This new entry in the series is set to be published and produced by Cygames and developed by Arc System Works. The current release plan suggests a late 2023 release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

This announcement says that this game will maintain "the high-quality presentation that the Granblue Fantasy franchise is known for and the easy-to-play game system praised by both newcomers and fighting game veterans alike." Of course, there will be several new elements, characters, mechanics, and modes added in this new game.

Perhaps the biggest new feature in this release will be the inclusion of rollback netcode. This should offer the best experience for those online matches. Online will be bolstered by crossplay between PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam.

Two new trailers were shared that provide a couple different looks at different aspects of the game. The First is a reveal trailer that gives a general overview of the game and some new gameplay footage. The second trailer introduces "Grand Bruise! Legends" which is an... online battle royale mode?



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Currently in development, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will feature a variety of new ways to enjoy the Granblue Fantasy Versus series. The game will add a host of numerous new and rebalanced gameplay mechanics to battles as well, allowing players to engage with a simple, yet profoundly tactical gameplay experience.

Early game reveal details include:
  • Large Character Roster: Players will see many characters – new and old ones - join the fray. In addition to the 24 characters from the current GBVS cast, multiple new characters will join Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising at launch. The first new character will be announced during the finals of GBVS Cygames Cup Special 2023 to be held on the 25th of February. To learn more, go to the GBVS Cygames Cup Official website: https://gbvs-cygames-cup.jp/.
  • New Gameplay Mechanic: Ultimate Skills: Players will be able to perform Ultimate Skills, an even more powerful version of Plus Skills from GBVS, briefly slowing down the opponent’s movement—enabling new ways to extend combos and punish openings or whiffed attacks that would normally not be possible otherwise. Information about additional new mechanics and systems will be released in the future.
  • New Story Mode: In line with the increased volume of the story, an abridged version of all 50 chapters featured in RPG Mode from the first GBVS will be made available in an all-new Story Mode. By eliminating item collection, growth elements, and some quest battles, the story can be enjoyed more easily in preparation for a new original saga featuring new characters set to unfold in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.
  • Graphic Enhancements: In-game shaders and post-processing effects have been enhanced to further replicate the iconic art style of Granblue Fantasy while not compromising visibility when playing. The visual overhaul combined with higher quality images both contribute to the game’s fresh new look and play experience.
  • Online Lobby Expansion: a feature enjoyed in the previous game has now been greatly enhanced while still allowing players to control their lobby avatars, communicate with other players, and request a match. Before, players were able to move freely on the deck of the Grandcypher, but now the stage is expanded to include an entire island.
  • Grand Bruise Legends! Mode: Players will be able to play with dozens of others in “Grand Bruise Legends!”, a dedicated online battle royale mode featuring a variety of mini-games.
  • Mini-games include a variety of rules, where players can either unite and fight against enemies or sabotage other players in free-for-alls in several battle royale-style games. This mode can serve as a break between intense one-on-one matches, or as the main mode for players who feel they aren’t yet ready to play fighting games online.
    • Rising Royale: It’s a race to the finish in this free-for-all obstacle course. Use items to obstruct your opponents and enjoy the chaos that unfolds in this mode where anything goes!
    • Gold Brick Hoarder: Players are divided into teams in this contest to wrangle as many Gold Bricks as they can into their team’s stockpile within a time limit. Like Rising Royale, players can also choose to focus on disrupting the enemy team’s progress instead.
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