Cygames has revealed that Grimnir will be one of the new characters to be added to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. The announcement comes during their official EVO 2023 panel.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a follow-up to the 2020 fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus. The updated version will include new modes and features, such as rollback netcode and crossplay functionality. The upcoming fighting game is set to release at some point in 2023.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising Details
Both Megumi Ogata and Griffin Burns will voice Grimnir. The character is described, in a tweet, as follows:
“Grimnir can command the winds to advance across the battlefield in multiple directions and shift the trajectory of his projectiles at will. By utilizing his superior mobility options, he can rush down foes and oppress them with attacks from every angle.”
During the EVO 2023 panel, Cygames also showed off more footage for Nier, one of the other newcomers coming to Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising. While the official trailer has not gone public, expect to see it uploaded in the next few days.
They also confirmed that the ranking system will be updated, costumes will be added to the game, and the lobby and training mode will be completely overhauled. Lastly, they also confirmed more information on how the partners system will work. Essentially, after you win or lose a match, one of the game’s characters will give you feedback to prevent players from getting frustrated. For more information, check out the gallery below.
Lastly, Cygames has confirmed that for those that played Granblue Fantasy Versus, story progress, tournament trophies, EX colors, and battle pass rewards can be transferred to Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising. The game will release later in 2023. It will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. Fans should expect to hear more information about the game, including the official release date, during EVO 2023 finals. Additionally, EVO 2023 has started today. For more fighting game news, check out our official guide here to learn more about the event’s schedule.
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