After a second open beta last month, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is now preparing to be released on PS5, PS4 and PC (Steam) on December 14 following a postponement, or even from the 11th for players who fall for the Deluxe Edition. Before its arrival on digital shelves (no physical release is planned), A Granblue Showcase GBVSR Part.2 has been diffused Saturday and allowed us to discover some new things, gameplay supporting. It also concluded with a fairly exciting trailer here, focused on its storyline.
Story trailer in Japanese
Fans of the trilogy What Makes the Sky Blue of Granblue Fantasy have reason to jump for joy, because Lucilius will finally be presenthe who was cited multiple times during the chapters of the scenario of GBVS. For newcomers who don’t know him, he is a scientist Astral of genius created in the image of Helel ben Sahar aka Lucio (the spokesperson for theOmnipotent, who is the highest deity in this universe). In Japanese it is called Lucifā (ルシファー) hence his nickname Faa-san used by fans, not to be confused with the Supreme Primarch Lucifer (ルシフェル) who was a Primal that Lucilius created in his image. To not help, these three entities are all dubbed in Mishima’s language by Takahiro Sakurai, who will reprise his role for the game and that the fans of Jujutsu Kaisen know well since it doubles Suguru Getō.
The presentation also allowed us to discover the first two chapters of the new part 3. Strangely, they are numbered 56 and 57, while there were only 50 chapters in the original game, but perhaps there were some rearrangements made. The introduction is narrated by Kidneyunpublished character voiced by Maki Kawase in Japanese, who was present during the presentation. It is interesting to note that she clearly mentions the fact that the Sky Realm of GBVS is just one iteration among many, that Beelzebub wanted to conquer by merging it with other dimensions. Except he got trapped by Belial who used his powers to lead to the resurrection of Lucilius. And it is precisely this scene that we are witnessing! Gran, Djeeta, Vyrn And Lyria will then be confronted with this big bad guy, but the fight was obviously not shown to keep the surprise. At least, we hear its musical theme, Zero, which promises to delight us again. And if you play Granblue Fantasythe end of the world visual seen Kidney will not be foreign to you, because it is exactly the same as THE Legion Void marking the invasion ofOtherworld in the most recent chapters of the MSQ. It seems like Cygames is trying to branch everything out and we can’t wait to see what it leads to.
The summary of the story shared has, for its part, something to make fans of the lore extremely confusing license if it is not a translation error (there is already a repetition of sentences…). Indeed, we know that Beelzebub is at the origin of a dimensional fusion leading to the fact that Gran And Djeeta both now exist in the world of GBVS. But the, it is bluntly said that he created the Border “the Boundary”…This goes against what we know. First, if it is the dimensional boundary, he wanted to destroy it using the prison Pandemonium, so he created nothing, quite the contrary. Secondly, in Granblue Fantasythis term of Boundary is used to designate a “place” from which Gran / Djeeta and other characters derive their powers from having blue hair, where all temporalities exist simultaneously and which seems linked in some way to theOmnipotent. GBVSR will also highlight this type of power. Suffice to say that for a summary supposed to speak to newcomers, it’s pretty average, but let’s move on.
The trailer also mentions bringing back the Archangels whose existence has been erased from this reality. Deny also appears to have a central role in the plot since it is a question of resetting his causality by giving him memories from another timeline. Fans will appreciate the reference to WMSB when Beelzebub gets pierced by Lucilius.
To go back to Luciliushe will not only appear as a boss to be taken downbecause Tetsuya Fukuhara announced thathe will be the first playable fighter in DLC. Okay, block it behind the purchase of Character Pass Part 1 is enough to be annoying, especially since its release is set for mid-January 2024, but we understand the marketing approach. Fans who are also impatiently waiting Sandalphon will probably have to wait until the second pass (THE Part 1 is not innocent), because we poorly imagine Cygames releasing two such popular characters in the same one. We also have see you on December 23 during the Granblue Fantasy Fes 2023 to discover another future fighter.
Character Pass Part 1
- Lucilius – Mid-January 2024
- Character 2 – End of February 2024
- Character 3 – April 2024
- Character 4 – May 2024
- Character 5 – Summer 2024
- Character 6 – Fall 2024
Story trailer in English
Then we were treated to a little surprise with the announcement of premium avatars, and therefore paid, representing the heroines of another license of CygamesUmamusume: Pretty Derby. They will be available at launch December 14 and the set sold for €9.99 will include Special Week, Tokai Teio, Silence Suzuka And Mejiro McQueenas well as a carrot sword. Gold Shipwhich was offered for the GBVS lobby, will be available in the Shop in Rupie, the classic currency of the game. Other collaborations of this kind are already planned. These avatars can be used in Big Bruise! Legendsthese are typically the kind of microtransactions that will sell.
Then it is of gameplay of three mini-games Big Bruise! Legends which was shown. Last time we were able to see in action Skybound Sprint, Gold Brick Hoarder And Bomb Survival. This time, we were entitled to Rising Royalewhich another obstacle course. The hitherto mysterious activity having for map Shibuya is called Golem Defense Force and asks to survive attacks from hordes of enemies on a platform. Finally, Beam Bouncers consists of jumping rope over laser beams, which push back towards the edges of the arena in case of contact, all with the ground disappearing little by little. In any case, it seems particularly fun and will allow you to vary the pleasures between two confrontations.
Afterwards, a long time has been spent in the Figure Studio allowing the creation of elaborate dioramas, the various elements of which will not all be available at the start. You will have to unlock them, which is a good reason to motivate you to play in the other modes. A screenshot competition will be organized on Twitter / X. After that, it’s a tournament between members of Cygames which served as a demonstration of gameplay.
The studio and Arc System Works intend to support GBVSR over time, because in addition to DLC paid a roadmap highlighted the fact that various updates will be offered in the coming monthsadding stages, features, lobby improvements with other mini-games, modes for Big Bruise! Legends, bonus stories and an unspecified additional mode. Finally, it is an extra suit for Narmaya which was revealed, its skin The Black Butterfly ! On the other hand, its method of obtaining will not please, because it will be a reward from Battle Pass which will be released shortly after the launch… Other outfits of this type are planned, without further details.
On the e-sport side, three tournaments will be organized on Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising within the framework of theArc World Tour 2023namely the Cygames Cup from Tokyo on January 20 and 21, 2024 for Asia, there Kayane Cup in France on January 21 and the Frosty Faustings in Chicago from January 25 to 28. Better yet, the game is part of the line-up of the’EVO Japan 2024 which will take place from April 27 to 29. The end of the presentation then advertised the GPD Win 4 and a giveaway intended for Japan.
On Twitterit was subsequently clarified that L’XP necessary to increase the level of the characters can be obtained by playing in the mode Arcade and online matcheswithout necessarily having to grinder the scenario as in the mode RPG from the previous episode. This will unlock skins and additional colors, also available in the Shop in Rupie. Illustrations appearing on the fighter selection screen and during matches can also be obtained.
You can watch the entire presentation below, with English subtitles.
In addition to the release of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on December 14, we expect that of Granblue Fantasy: Relink February 1, 2024 on PS5, PS4 and PC, which can be pre-ordered on Amazon Or to the Fnac priced at €59.99.
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