Granblue Fantasy Versus

Arc System Works

Rank: #4 / 25
Released: 2020
Studio: Arc System Works
Genre: fighting game

At a glance

Granblue Fantasy Versus is a fighting game from Arc System Works set in the Granblue Fantasy universe. It combines battles with an RPG-style adventure, letting players choose between direct matches and character progression. RPG Mode follows a new story in the setting, voiced in English and Japanese, with character and weapon upgrades. Versus Mode uses skills activated with a button press, cooldowns for those skills, and powerful super skybound arts that can shift a match. The game also supports single-player and multiplayer play, online PvP and co-op, and shared or split-screen PvP and co-op. Steam features include achievements. Granblue Fantasy Versus was released for Windows on March 13, 2020, and is published by XSEED Games and Marvelous USA, Inc.

Who it is for

It suits Granblue Fantasy fans who want both fighting matches and a story-focused mode with character and weapon upgrades. Its range of online and shared-screen PvP and co-op options also fits players looking to play with others.

What is good

RPG Mode includes a new voiced story.
Character and weapon upgrades are available.
Online PvP and co-op are supported.
Shared-screen PvP and co-op are supported.

What to know first

Listed platform is Windows only.
The listed release date is March 13, 2020.

Verdict

Granblue Fantasy Versus pairs a fighting system with a separate RPG-style story and progression mode. Its online and shared-screen multiplayer options give players several ways to battle or cooperate.