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Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s newest update is out today, adding Tweyen and Seofon as new playable characters. However, players won’t have to wait long before the next addition, as Sandalphon arrives with Version 1.3.0 in late May.

As showcased in yesterday’s livestream, the latest update for Granblue Fantasy: Relink is available today for PS4, PS5 and PC players. Ver. 1.2.1 brings two new quests and adds new characters – Seofon and Tweyen of the Immortals. Check out the new content trailer below to see them in action, though beware of spoilers.

In 2021, we commented on the development of Cygames’ Project Awakening and how Granblue Fantasy: Relink wasn’t the only action RPG taking a while to cook. Fast-forward to 2024 and while Relink has done well for itself, the former is still nowhere to be seen. Fortunately, the development team updated fans on Twitter, assuring them that the game hasn’t been cancelled.

Before its next showcase for Granblue Fantasy: Relink on April 25th, Cygames has confirmed that Seofon and Tweyen will be added to the roster for free on April 26th. The stream will provide a “deep dive” into Version 1.2.0 and likely reveal new content tied to the two Eternals.

Cygames has a new update available for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, but before you get excited, it’s not Seofon and Tweyen, the two new playable characters who arrive later this month. Instead, Ver. 1.1.4 features a handful of changes, like raising the drop rates of Tears of the Apocalypse and Dark Reside from “The Final Vision” quest.

Sony is introducing a new Community Game Help feature on PlayStation 5.

Following the launch of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Arc System Works has added two new DLC characters – Lucilius and 2B from NieR: Automata. Its next addition is Vane, who arrives on April 2nd. Check out his first gameplay trailer below.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink's first major update releases today, adding a new quest and sees Lucilius from the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game return as a boss fight.

Developer Cygames has released a new update for action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The update, numbered at version 1.1.0, is available on PC, PS4 and PS5, and brings with a new boss fight against Lucilius, as well as other content and gameplay adjustment.

Cygames revealed the first major post-launch update coming to Granblue Fantasy: Relink on March 14th in a recent stream. However, alongside Lucilius and the reveal of Sandalphon as an upcoming character, it showcased the first gameplay for Seofon and Tweyen, the Immortals arriving in late April. Check it out below.

In a new livestream, Cygames revealed new details and gameplay for Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s upcoming updates. A trailer for Version 1.1.0, which goes live on March 14th, showcased the Lucilius boss fight via a new quest, “The Final Vision.” As expected, it’s difficult, but players will receive assistance from an upcoming character. Check it out below.

Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Relink is getting some new content on March 14th, with infamous villain Lucilius becoming available as a new boss battle. Fans can expect more details on March 9th during the Granblue Fantasy 10th Birthday Live Special, so stay tuned. The studio teased taking “slightly longer” than initially planned to prepare the fight but hopes players look forward to it.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is getting a new DLC character on February 20th – NieR: Automata’s 2B. She possesses a playstyle different from most other Sky Realm inhabitants. After yesterday’s trailer, a new Character Guide video is available to break down her moves and how to use them.

NieR: Automata’s 2B joins the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on February 20th as its second DLC character. After a brief tease in December, Cygames has revealed the full trailer, showcasing her combos, Super Skybound Art and Cinematic Finisher. Check it out below.

UPDATE 13/2/24: Granblue Fantasy: Relink has now reached 1m copies sold worldwide.

Cygames has announced that Granblue Fantasy: Relink has crossed one million copies sold since launch. Based on the developer’s successful free-to-play RPG, it became available for PS4, PS5 and PC on February 1st.

Last week was another big one for major new releases, with RPG fans in particular being treated to the one-two punch of Persona 3 Reload and Granblue Fantasy: Relink– both of which have got off to solid starts in Japan, as per weekly physical sales data released by Famitsu.

Announced last month, NieR: Automata’s 2B will arrive in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on February 20th. The news was revealed during the fighting game’s Top 8 Finals at Frosty Faustings 2024. She’s included in Character Pass 1 but can also be purchased separately for $7.99. 2B’s launch is included with the Version 1.2 update, which includes the option to use Weapon Cutouts in online lobbies.

Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Relink is finally launching this week after its initial announcement in August 2016. The action RPG offers a new story for the Grandcypher crew, and based on the launch trailer, it’s a potential world-ending scenario. Check it out below.

With the likes of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Dragon’s Dogma 2, there’s no shortage of major new RPG releases to dive into over the coming weeks for fans of the genre. Another one among those that has been a long time coming is Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and based on how its demo its doing, it looks like people are really hungry for the game.

Cygames has released a new trailer for the upcoming Granblue Fantasy: Relink, this time around focused squarely at the Japanese market. The trailer, airing on Japanese TV, is a live action ad for the upcoming action RPG.  The ad features actor Takumi Kitamura grabbing a sword floating in the sky. Kitamura then leads a big group of companions into the world of Granblue Fantasy. Check it out below.

The Steam page for Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been updated, showcasing the system requirements for the upcoming action RPG. While it requires Windows 10 64-bit, DirectX 11 is needed instead of DirectX 12. However, PC players need a whopping 90 GB of installation space and a solid-state drive.

A demo for upcoming action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is now available on PlayStation 4 and 5.

Cygames’ free demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink is now available, offering PS4 and PS5 players a quick look at the action RPG before its launch. It offers 11 playable characters, including Gran, Katalina, Charlotta, Narmaya, Siegfried, Zeta and more. There are also Assist Modes to help new players learn the ropes.

Along with announcing a date for the demo, Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Relink received extensive new gameplay during its latest showcase. At the 9:30 mark, Gran and his crew arrive in a desert environment, tackling all kinds of ferocious enemies while gliding along the sand. Eventually, they face a massive griffin boss.

Cygames hosted Part 2 of its Granblue Fantasy: Relink Showcase, offering more gameplay and details for the upcoming action RPG. While much has been said about the base game and its extensive content, the development team discussed post-launch plans in more detail.

Cygames confirmed last month that Granblue Fantasy: Relink would be getting a free demo sometime in January, and during a recent showcase, the company announced its exact release date. True to recent leaks, Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s demo will launch for PS5 and PS4 on January 12.

The next few months are going to be packed full of major new RPG releases, from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to Persona 3 Reload and Dragon’s Dogma 2. Another that has been generating a fair bit of buzz in the lead-up to its release is Cygames’ long-awaited Granblue Fantasy: Relink.

Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink, based on Cygames’ successful gacha RPG, has a new trailer available. It offers brief snippets of story scenes and gameplay as the Grancypher Crew battle all kinds of threats. Check it out below.

With the new year nearly upon us, one of the biggest games to look forward to is also a title long in development. Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Relink was announced in August 2016 as Project Re:Link and is finally launching in February 2024. In case of any doubt, Cygames’ Yasuyuki Kaji revealed that development is “finally complete.”

Along with confirming that Lucilius would arrive on January 16th in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Cygames revealed the second DLC fighter. It’s 2B from NieR: Automata, voiced by Yui Ishikawa in Japanese and Kira Buckland in English, just like in the game. Check out the first gameplay trailer below.

While Granblue Fantasy: Relink received tons of new information at Granblue Fes 2023, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising isn’t far behind. Cygames announced that Version 1.10 will arrive on January 16th, 2024, adding Lucilius as a DLC fighter. Check out some of his moves in the new trailer below.

Amid all the news and announcements for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Cygames has announced a new showcase for the action RPG. It will take place on January 11th, 2024, at 2 AM PT, featuring a walkthrough and some gameplay from a multiplayer quest.

Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Relink has much going on, with a Story Mode and over 100 quests to end-game content. The developer will provide a slice of its content in January with a free demo on PS4 and PS5. However, the journey doesn’t end at launch, as two new characters are coming in April 2024.

As part of Granblue Fes 2023, Cygames dropped lots of new information for Granblue Fantasy: Relink. It includes a new trailer showcasing the various boss fights that players can expect, including the Primal Beasts – Managarmr, Furycane, Excavallion and Vulkan Bolla. Check it out below.

Granblue Fes 2023 is ongoing, with Cygames providing new information on Granblue Fantasy: Relink, its upcoming action RPG based on the mobile title. The developer provided a brief overview, noting the main story, with players traveling to different islands for a “diverse action game experience.”

Cygames has revealed several new details on the upcoming Granblue Fantasy: Relink during Granblue Fest 2023. The action RPG will receive a free demo in January 2024 for PS4 and PS5, which includes a “slice” of the Story Mode, Quest Mode (which can be played online in co-op) and a Tutorial for familiarizing yourself with the controls.

Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, a follow-up to the 2020 fighter based on its free-to-play mobile RPG, is out now. It’s playable on PS4, PS5 and PC, but there’s also a free version to try out.

Cygames has announced free-to-play digital card game Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond for PC, iOS, and Android. It will launch in summer 2024.

Along with releasing a story trailer for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Cygames revealed its post-launch roadmap for the fighter during Granblue Showcase: Part 2. Lucilius is the first DLC fighter in mid-January 2024, followed by another addition to the roster in late February.

During part 2 of its Granblue Showcase, Cygames unveiled new details about Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, which launches this month for PS4, PS5 and PC. It released a new trailer highlighting Story Mode, replacing the first game’s RPG Mode while including all its story content. There’s also a new original story while Lucilius, a major antagonist from the mobile game, also appears.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been a long time coming, but Cygames’ action RPG is in its final pre-release stretch now, which means new details and gameplay footage are rolling out at an increasing pace. Recently, the developer held a preview event where several content creators were able to go hands on with the game, following which hefty chunks of new gameplay have emerged online.

Cygames’ open beta for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available now for PS4, PS5 and PC with crossplay enabled. The first session is playable until later today at 5 PM PT, while the second is live from November 11th, 11 PM PT, to November 12th.

Publisher and developer Cygames, and developer Grounding, Inc. have released roguelite action game Little Noah: Scion of Paradise for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Microsoft Store. It is priced at $14.99 for the standard edition and $19.99 for the Special Edition.

Cygames and Arc System Works have announced that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has been delayed. The follow-up to the 2020 fighting game based on Cygames’ mobile RPG is now releasing on December 14th instead of November 30th.

The second open beta for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will run from November 9th to 12th for PS4, PS5 and PC. The first session starts at 6 PM PT on November 9th and ends at 5 PM PT on November 10th. The second begins at 11 PM PT on November 11th and ends at 11 PM PT on November 12th. PlayStation Plus is not required, and crossplay will be enabled.

Cygames recently hosted part 1 of itsGranblue Showcase, providing new details on Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. You can check out the action RPG from 44:16 onwards, with the developer revealing Ghandagoza as a playable character. As a brawler, he utilizes the Eternal Rage Style, executing combos to increase the attack of Raging Fist.

The first off-screen footage of the Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary video currently on display at Cygames Exhibition: Artworks at Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo has surfaced online via IM [Internet Museum].

Project GAMM, the new console fantasy action game from director and producer Kenichiro Takaki, is officially titled Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary, developer Cygames announced. Specific console platforms and a release date were not announced.

At Cygames Exhibition: Artworks, a new Cygames artworks exhibition that will run from September 2 to October 3 at Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo, Cygames will showcase a special video for its May 2021-announced fantasy action game Project GAMM.

Over seven years since it was first announced at Project Re: Link, Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Relink finally received a release date at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It’s out on February 1st, 2024, and while more details are coming on September 16th, extensive gameplay was revealed at Gamescom 2023. Check it out below, courtesy of Gematsu.

Granblue Fantasy is a known player when it comes to mobile games. It dominated the market for nearly a decade, and with new content released weekly since its inception, it is one of gaming’s most expansive MMORPGs. With millions of players worldwide, countless storylines, and a plethora of colorful characters, the franchise now enters a new unknown world — console gaming. 

The wait for Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been a long one, but there’s finally some clarity on when it’s going to launch. Previously, the game was set to launch this Winter, and now, Cygames has narrowed that down to February 1, 2024 with a new trailer.

The Granblue Fantasy series made the decision to branch out into uncharted territories with the launch of fighting title Granblue Fantasy: Versus in the early months of 2020, and it’s a decision that seems to have paid off for Cygames.

While Cygames’ efforts with the Granblue Fantasy series have been bearing fruit in the fighting genre, Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been the source of restlessness and frustratio for many over the years. The action RPG has been a long time coming now, and details on it haven’t been as regular as many would want- but Cygames says it will have more to share on it soon.

Earlier this year, Cygames and Arc System Works announced Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, promising a number of upgrades with the follow-up, including Ultimate Skills, new characters, a new Story Mode, and more. Now, a release date for the title has also been confirmed, and it’s not too far away from launch.