A month after the Japanese launch
Fighting game fans will have to wait just a little longer forGranblue Fantasy: Versus, the latest attention-grabber from Arc System Works. It’s launching in North America on Jul 25, 2025.
The European release date hasn’t been confirmed yet.
One of my favorite aspects of fighting games is when they have fleshed-out story modes that aren’t just a series of samey one-on-one battles.Versushasa side-scrolling RPG story modewith leveling, gear, and abilities – exactly the sort of thing that can help rope in “every once in a while” fighting fans.
Apart from the standard PlayStation 4 release ofGranblue Fantasy: Versus, XSEED is also prepping an $80Premium Editionwith an art book and soundtrack, as well asa fighter pass. On the Season 1 DLC docket, there’s Chaos Bringer, Narmaya, Soriz, Djeeta, and an unknown fifth playable character.
I’m not expecting to playVersus, but it does remind me aboutGranblue Fantasy ReLink, a co-op action-RPG that’s more my speed. Both of these spin-offs are neat, even as a totalGranbluenewcomer.
