Granblue Fantasy is in an active multiplatform expansion phase, with the Relink action RPG receiving its Endless Ragnarok expansion, the Versus Rising fighting game preparing a major update and Switch 2 launch, and the mobile game running a Bleach crossover event.
Cygames has been expanding Granblue Fantasy across multiple fronts in 2026. The action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink received its Endless Ragnarok expansion on July 9, adding a new story, four playable characters, a roguelike mode, a summon system, and a new difficulty level. The expansion launched on PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a free demo released on June 18. On Steam, the expansion and original Relink together peaked at about 38,000 concurrent players, and the upgrade kit holds a 94% positive rating from 185 reviews. According to Automaton, the expansion was not part of Cygames' original post-launch plans but was developed in response to player feedback.
The fighting game spin-off Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is set to receive Version 2.60 on September 17, adding character Id from Relink and the Ainsteddo Archipelago stage. On the same day, a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Versus Rising launches, including all 40 characters from the base game and previously released DLC, local wireless multiplayer, the full story mode, and Digital Figure Mode. A save data linkage bonus with Endless Ragnarok will grant Id's weapon skin and a Lyria lobby avatar in Versus Rising.
The mobile game Granblue Fantasy is running a collaboration with Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War titled "BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW" from July 22 to August 3. Players can recruit SSR Ichigo Kurosaki by clearing event quests, with a second secret SSR character arriving July 27. Limited gacha draws and event weapons are also available. A rerun of the "Twelve Divine Generals' Tale" event is currently live, with 3,000 Crystals being distributed via an SNS campaign. Inversenet's FRONTIER brand began selling Cygames-verified gaming PCs for Endless Ragnarok on July 17, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Radeon RX 9000 series GPU.
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At CEDEC 2026, Cygames engineers Satoshi Hirate and Tatsu Miki explained how they built the battle system for Granblue Fantasy: Relink and its Endless Ragnarok expansion. The team aimed for battles where every player can fight stylishly, managing 84 character-style variations through rapid iteration and a two-tier AI system.
Cygames announced a Granblue Fantasy collaboration with BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, running July 22 to August 3. Players can recruit SSR Ichigo Kurosaki by clearing event quests, with a second secret SSR character arriving July 27. Limited gacha draws and event weapons are also available.
Inversenet's FRONTIER brand began selling gaming PCs verified by Cygames for 'Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok' on July 17. The systems feature an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Radeon RX 9000 series GPU, with two case options: the compact FREXAR X series or the full-tower GHL series. The PCs have passed Cygames' verification standards for comfortable play of the expansion.
Cygames released GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok on July 9, 2026, for PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The large-scale expansion for the 2024 action RPG adds a new story, four playable characters (Beatrix, Eustace, Garanza, and Maglifrira), a roguelike single-player mode, a summon system that lets players control primal beasts, and a new difficulty level called CHAOS. The Standard Edition costs 6,930 yen, the Special Edition costs 9,900 yen, and an upgrade kit for original Relink owners costs 3,960 yen. Separate DLC unlock tickets for the characters Fraux and Fediel are also available for 330 yen each. On Steam, the expansion and original Relink together peaked at about 38,000 concurrent players, and the upgrade kit holds a 94% positive rating from 185 reviews. According to Automaton, the expansion was not part of Cygames' original post-launch plans but was developed in response to player feedback. A free demo is available on all platforms.
Game Spark and Inside have published their weekly roundups of new game releases for the week of July 6, 2026, covering both the Japanese and North American markets. The headline titles this week are 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced', 'GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok', and 'Palworld', all scheduled for release on July 9 and July 10 respectively. 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced' launches on July 9 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. 'GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok' also arrives July 9 on PC, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch 2. 'Palworld' follows on July 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Other notable releases include 'Echoes of Aincrad' (July 9 on PS5, Xbox, PC; July 10 on PS5, Xbox, PC), 'Digimon Story Time Stranger' (July 9 on Switch 2 and Switch), 'Wuthering Waves' (July 10 on Xbox Series X|S), and 'College Football 27' (July 9 on PC, PS5, Xbox). The lists also include dozens of smaller indie and digital-only titles across all platforms.
Cygames announced at EVO 2026 that Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising will receive Version 2.60 and a Nintendo Switch 2 version on September 17. Version 2.60 adds character Id and the Ainsteddo Archipelago stage. The Switch 2 version includes Id, all previous DLC characters, local wireless multiplayer, the full story mode, and Digital Figure Mode.
Cygames announced on June 28 that the next major update for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, version 2.60, will arrive on September 17. The update adds Id, the dragon-powered swordsman from the action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, as a downloadable character. Id is voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda and was an antagonist in Relink, standing in the protagonists' way as the greatest swordsman in the Zega Grande sky realm. The update also includes a new stage, the Einstedt Archipelago, a new universal system for all characters, and battle balance adjustments for multiple fighters. On the same day, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Versus: Rising launches. The Switch 2 edition includes all 40 characters from the base game and previously released DLC, including Id and the NieR: Automata collaboration character 2B. It supports local wireless multiplayer and includes the full story mode and Digital Figure Mode. A save data linkage bonus with the upcoming Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, releasing July 9, will grant Id's weapon skin and a Lyria lobby avatar in Versus: Rising.
The Granblue Fantasy collaboration with the anime Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has been given the event title "BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW." The event was announced in May and will run from July 22. A rerun of the "Twelve Divine Generals' Tale" event is currently live, with 3,000 Crystals being distributed via an SNS campaign.
Cygames released a demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok on June 18 across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The demo includes early story content, four quests with online cross-play, and a tutorial. Playing the demo grants rewards for the full game, which launches July 9.