GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok premiered a special showcase, announcing a closed beta and revealing new features. Read on to learn more about the playtest and how the game improves upon its 2024 predecessor!
GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Closed Beta Schedule
Applications Open until February 27
GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok will host a closed beta period to test the game’s crossplay feature, as announced by developer Cygames in the game’s post-announcement showcase. The closed beta will run from March 13 to 16, 2026, with applications being accepted until February 27. Players on Steam, PS5, PS4, and Switch 2 are eligible to apply. Participants will be chosen through a lottery system.
In the beta, only Tutorial Mode and Quest Mode, with three playable quests, will be accessible. Local Wireless Play for Switch 2, Summons, and The Conflux—three features coming to Endless Ragnarok—will be unavailable during the playtest period. Players will, however, have access to the brand-new character Beatrix.
Endless Ragnarok Showcase Reveals
Return to Zegagrande Skydom
The GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok showcase also revealed several details about the upcoming title.
The action RPG is an expanded, cross-platform version of 2024’s GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink, launching on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam on July 9, 2026. Players can expect returning gameplay elements, such as party-based real-time combat, deep progression systems, and over 160 quests to tackle.
A New Story as Unfamiliar Threats Arise
Endless Ragnarok introduces apocalyptic new powers threatening the world in the aftermath of the original game’s defeat of Astral Lilith.
Even greater dangers have arisen in the form of the Ragnalia, mysterious and otherworldly beings of immense power that herald doom and destruction wherever they appear. Facing dangers greater than any they’ve encountered before, your choice of Gran or Djeeta, together with their crew, must push beyond their limits to stop an endless calamity.
Beelzebub, the main antagonist of GRANBLUE FANTASY: Versus, also joins the fray. His presence poses an even larger threat than the Ragnalia, though his motivations and ambitions remain shrouded in mystery.
Introducing Chaos-Tier Quests
Endless Ragnarok will see the Skyfarers teaming up with the Eternals in Chaos-Tier quests to face off against the Ragnalia. The challenges in these high-difficulty missions are immense, but so are the rewards, offering players a new way of obtaining resources and equipment.
Call In Reinforcements with Summons
The Skyfarers won’t face the Ragnalia alone. Lyria can summon Primal Beasts to aid the party in battle. These summonable allies are obtained throughout the game and can be called upon during combat.
Once summoned, most of these allies can be piloted for a limited time, allowing players to turn the tide of battle in their favor. Some summons, on the other hand, provide passive buffs to the entire party. A select few, however, will be automatically summoned once specific Chain Bursts called "Primal Bursts" are performed. These summons execute mega-powerful one-off attacks that have the power to decimate foes and end battles on the spot.
Crossplay Available at Launch
Online multiplayer returns in Endless Ragnarok, supporting parties of two to four players. But now, players will not be limited to a single platform as Skyfarers playing on PC, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch 2 are free to ride into battle together. Furthermore, Switch 2 players can join each other locally using the console’s local communication feature.
All-New Single Player Mode
The Conflux is a brand-new solo game mode featuring roguelite elements, such as randomly generated encounters and run-specific upgrades.
Players can choose from three difficulty levels, each offering progressively better rewards, making Conflux an engaging way to farm resources and level up the game’s extensive roster of characters.
Even More Characters Joining the Battle
The original GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink launched with 23 playable characters, and Endless Ragnarok expands the roster further. The first of these recruits, Beatrix, has already been revealed.
Beatrix is a close-combat specialist with the power to buff her own attack, defense, and healing. She can also enter a super-powered mode called "Devour Causality," dramatically increasing her attack speed and enabling devastating combo chains.
Upgrade Kit, Pre-Order Bonuses, and Special Edition Confirmed
Upgrade Kit for Relink Owners
Digital Upgrade Kits will be available for players who already own GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink. Those who purchase the Upgrade Kit will be able to carry over their current progress to Endless Ragnarok.
Special Edition Inclusions Unveiled
A Special Edition will also be available on digital storefronts, coming with an assortment of special inclusions:
⚫︎ GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink DLC Collection
⚫︎ Concept Art Color Pack
⚫︎ Azurite's Splendor x 5
⚫︎ Canaan Whitebloom x 3
⚫︎ Supreme Weapon Essence x 6
Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
While pre-orders are not yet available, developer Cygames has confirmed that players who purchase the first run of physical copies or buy the game early enough will receive some bonuses, namely the Cuts III Sigil and Autorevive III Sigil.
Pre-orders of GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Standard and Special Edition will receive the Cuts III Sigil and Autorevive III Sigil, while those who pre-purchase the Upgrade Kit will receive the Supplementary Damage V Sigil and War Elemental Sigil.
GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is set to release on July 9, 2026, on Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch 2.
