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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Anime 2D fighter with simple inputs and party minigames

Cygames, Inc., Arc System Works · Published by Cygames, Inc. · Released Dec 13, 2023

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Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 7,097
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 47 in 30 days
Playing now
333
peak 24h 412
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
6 days ago
Sep 17, 2026

Free demo available, 27 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising?

A 2D fighting game set in Granblue Fantasy's skybound world. Players fight one-on-one matches using simple or manual skill inputs, tackle quests in an action RPG-style story campaign, or compete online in obstacle-course and survival party games.

For you if...

  • +you want accessible controls with room for mastery
  • +you prefer slower, methodical one-on-one fighting
  • +you enjoy both competitive matches and party minigames

Not for you if...

  • you prefer faster, more execution-heavy anime fighters
  • you dislike simplified inputs alongside traditional fighting controls

What players say

83% of 7,097 reviews are positive · 80% of 47 in the last 30 days

Players praise the accessible combat, visual style, soundtrack, and balance between a low entry barrier and a high skill ceiling. Current complaints focus on balance and system design after recent patches, particularly the universal forward attack known as 66L; experienced players also criticize ranked matchmaking.

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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 11 (64-bit OS required)
Processor
AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20 GHz
Graphics
Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB / GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 1 GB
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
48
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: Japanese, English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

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Recent updates

66 DLC available.

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