How to Play the GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising Online Beta

Fighting Games

October 27, 2023

Jordan Ashley

This is what we know about the GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising online beta, and when you can expect to jump in and try the latest game out.

The next title in the fighting game series from Arc has been on the horizon for a while, but we’re getting to the release now. Players have again fnally got a chance to have a hands-on test with the game. A GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising Online Beta has just been announced! This is going to be an opportunity for players of the game to test out the new changes to the characters and moves ahead of the Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising release date.

This is what we know about the beta so far and if you can get access to the game early through this trial!

Second Beta Coming for GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising

GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising is getting pretty close to release, now dropping at the end of November. However, that doesn’t mean players will have to wait until then to play through the game! The title is getting its second beta period very soon, with more expansive options to play. How do you jump in and play through the new GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising online beta?

The second Beta for the game has just had its full details announced. Another early access period is going to begin on November 9^th through to November 12^th. This new beta for the game will be wider than the previous, even including crossplay this time! Players can test the game out on PlayStation 4 and 5. Plus, Steam is eligible for this beta. There will be 26 characters unlocked too, so players can try out a lot more of the cast this time.

Along with the core online matches, you’ll also be able to try out training mode. That’s always a key feature in getting better at fighting games. Plus, the mini games in Grand Bruise Legends will be active too. This final beta will be a nice chance to get the hang of some characters before the title launches in full at the end of November.

First GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising Online Beta

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GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising is an upcoming PS4 and PS5 fighting game from Arc System Works and Cygames. Developers behind the franchise previously held an earlier GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising Online Beta for the title. Thiswas a closed beta, so it didn’t have fully open access.

Pre-registration opened back in June for the first GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising Online Beta on the official site. From July 5-16 you can sign up to try and get beta access. Then, the online beta was much more widely from July 28 to July 30! So, most players who wanted to were able to try out the new title for a while.

If you’re more interested in seeing how the game compares to pro-level gameplay, we’ve already had a few tournaments take place. One of the first was a side event at EVO 2023 Where we got to see pro players compete in a tournament on the open beta build. This is going to be our best look at how well-balanced the game is for competitive gameplay.

GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising is following up on one of the best anime fighting games, so there’s some pressure on these early tests to deliver on another fantastic title in the series. Arc System Works have been on a hot streak lately though, so we’re sure the new GranBlue will live up to expectations!