Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising revealed the patch notes for the upcoming update 1.40 on the game’s website. Additionally, the developers released a character guide for Beatrix. This news comes from GBVSR‘s official X/Twitter account. Players can expect to download the update on May 23.
The new patch includes many things, such as a playable Beatrix, a new costume for Lancelot, and a new backdash input option. Furthermore, there are also brand-new features and bug fixes that many players will be sure to appreciate. For example, players can now go into training mode from the online lobbies.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Update 1.40 – The Patch Notes
Also, it is important to mention that the developers are planning a massive character rebalance that will roll out this August in update 1.50. It will be GBVSR‘s biggest update yet, as it will include the fifth DLC character and new features for online modes. Stay tuned for more information on this in the coming future.
Read up on the patch notes for the latest Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising update below, via Cygames:
- System-Wide
| Skill Name | Details |
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| Backstep | If a player inputs a backstep during a throw break, it will register as a late throw break (resulting in a soft knockdown) even if performed on time. If the backstep shortcut is turned off in your button configuration, this will apply only when pressing back twice. If the backstep shortcut is turned on, it will apply when both pressing back twice or the backstep shortcut.
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| Added throw invincibility to some characters during grounded backsteps. This is to prevent grounded backsteps from not being able to escape throws, unlike backsteps with midair properties.
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| Combo Limit | Adjusted the color of the Combo Limit message. |
| Opponent characters will now flash white when the Combo Limit message appears. Once the Combo Limit message appears, no additional attacks can be chained into during that combo.
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| Character Voices | Unique character voice lines will now play when players use certain skills while their opponent’s health is below 30% during a round that will determine the victor. |
- Lowain / Grimnir / Belial / Avatar Belial / Lucilius / 2B
| Skill Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Backstep | Added throw invincibility during startup frames 3–16. |
- Nier
| Skill Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Misfortune | Misfortunehas been adjusted so that it is no longer possible to chain it into follow-up attacks in specific situations. |
| Drowned in an Exquisite and Eternal Adieu (SSBA) | Hurtbox has been extended vertically upward and downward to prevent Nier from whiffing after a successful parry. |
- Vane
| Skill Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Breakthrough | Capped maximum damage output when countering to equal Vane’s max health. This adjustment aims to prevent situations where Vane could K.O. his opponent with a single blow. |
Beatrix Character Guide
Additionally, check out Beatrix’s character guide below:
Furthermore, players can look forward to a new character coming in October of this year. New game modes, minigames, and a bonus story will be released in the future. Stay tuned for more potential news coming at EVO 2024.
Additionally, Cygames announced the beginning of Arc World Tour 2024. This World Tour is happening for both online and offline GBVSR tournaments. Moreover, many tournaments will take place for this World Tour compared to the Arc World Tour 2023. Cygames confirmed that EVO Japan 2024 and EVO 2024 will participate in this tour. However, Cygames wanted to note that this World Tour will slightly differ from Guilty Gear Strive‘s circuit. Stay tuned for more of this information here at Final Weapon.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available now on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
