Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will now have EX versions of characters that players can choose from. By pressing R1 while selecting a character on the character select screen, players will pick a new version of a character that has new special moves and unique actions. Gran, Djeeta, and Narmaya will be the first set of EX characters added into the next Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising update.
Additionally, all 28 base roster characters have been unlocked in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Free Edition from 7:00 p.m. PT on July 31 to 7:00 p.m. PT on August 7. This promotion commemorates GBVSR‘s presence at EVO 2025, which takes place in Las Vegas from August 1 to 3.
Moreover, upcoming DLC character Wilnas is currently playable at the Cygames EVO 2025 booth, and his release date will be announced on August 2. Wilnas will release this summer alongside Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising version 2.20. Meg will follow up in fall 2025, followed by Ilsa in early 2026.
At EVO, the Cygames booth is holding a beta test for the new “Smart” and “Super Ultimate” control schemes. These are designed for casual players and beginners in mind. The booth also has exclusive merchandise, including returning merch from EVO Japan.
Further, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is part of the main game lineup at EVO 2025 alongside Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, Mortal Kombat 1, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Marvel vs Capcom 2. EVO 2025 runs from August 1 to 3 at the Los Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The full EVO 2025 schedule can be read here.
Lastly, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
