Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is getting a big update and a Switch 2 release this September

On September 17th, 2026, Cygames and Arc System Works will release the 2.60 update for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising alongside a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The update adds the new DLC character, Id, from Relink as well as a new stage, the Ainsteddo Archipelago, a new system mechanic, balance adjustments, and more. Further details will be announced.

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Granblue Fantasy Versus was a fantastic step forward for fighting games. It almost entirely removed the genre’s biggest barrier to entry, complex inputs, and instead focused on the fundamentals and reading your opponent. It’s easily my favorite fighting game of recent years because it’s easy to pick

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The Nintendo Switch 2 version of GBVSR will release with the entire 40-character roster including Id and other characters previously available as DLC. It'll also feature local wireless multiplayer support so you can throw down anytime, anywhere, with anyone.

Finally, players who link save data from Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok will receive a weapon skin for Id and the Lyria (Shaman of Salvation) lobby avatar. The ability to link will come alongside the update on September 17th.

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On the journey to Estalucia, the crew of the Grancypher enters the Skydom of Zegagrande. Here, the sky dwellers worship primal beasts as gods, with the religious Avia group sowing fear throughout the land in the name of their faith. When their leader, Lilith, kidnaps Lyria, the captain of the

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