Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Legendary Edition Launches Alongside Version 2.60

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Legendary Edition is now available as a new content-packed option for the Arc System Works-developed fighting game, arriving on September 17, 2026 alongside the game's Version 2.60 update. The release is available for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam, and it packages the base game with a substantial selection of previously released additions, including the latest playable combatant, Id.

For players considering a first jump into Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, the Legendary Edition is positioned as a comprehensive entry point rather than simply another character pack. Its contents span characters, colors, costumes, premium avatars and a stage associated with both Deluxe Character Pass Part 1 and Deluxe Character Pass Part 2. The package also includes the Additional Character Set for Id, meaning the new fighter and the extra items tied to him are included for Legendary Edition owners.

The September 17 launch is not only about a new bundle. Version 2.60 alters the fighting game itself with a new battle mechanic, an expanded control option, a new arena and balance adjustments affecting multiple members of the roster. That makes this update meaningful for returning competitors as well as newcomers deciding which edition to buy.

What the Legendary Edition includes

The Legendary Edition combines the full paid game with content from the first two Deluxe Character Passes. Along with their playable additions, the package brings together character color options, costumes, premium avatars and a stage. Id's Additional Character Set is also part of the bundle.

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There is one important platform-specific distinction for Granblue players who also play the original mobile game. The Deluxe Character Passes and Character Set provided through the PlayStation versions carry in-game bonuses for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile title. Those particular mobile-game bonuses are not included with the Steam or Nintendo Switch 2 versions of the Legendary Edition.

Early purchasers have another limited-time incentive. Pre-orders and early purchases of the Legendary Edition come with Reverent Attire for Sandalphon, a bonus costume. The purchase-bonus window lasts until 6:59 a.m. PT on January 12, 2027. After that period, Reverent Attire is planned to be offered separately, so players who specifically want the costume should be aware that its inclusion in an early Legendary Edition purchase is time-limited.

The release also reshapes the game's existing edition lineup on several platforms. Effective September 17, the Standard Edition on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam has a new price of $24.99. The Deluxe Edition is no longer available from the same date. No separate price was specified here for the Legendary Edition itself, so prospective buyers should check their respective storefronts for current regional pricing and package details.

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Id joins the roster in Version 2.60

Id is the headline playable character arriving with Version 2.60. He is voiced by Robbie Daymond in English and Kenjiro Tsuda in Japanese. Players can obtain him through the separately sold Additional Character Set (Id), priced at $7.99, or through the Legendary Edition.

The standalone character set goes beyond the fighter alone. It contains Id as a playable character, the premium avatar Id (Godmight), an Id character badge, and a range of assets for the game's Figure Studio mode. Those studio additions include Id poses and expressions numbered one through six, plus poses one through three and expressions one through two for Id's Dragonform. Quest Parchment is also included as a Figure Studio asset.

Players should note that the character set requires ownership of the full paid game in order to use it. While the Legendary Edition includes Id and this related set of extras, those purchasing Id individually will need the retail game rather than relying on a free download.

Id's arrival has implications beyond the versus roster. He is also central to the new cross-game save-data rewards connecting Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising with Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok. That connection provides a collection of themed rewards in both games for players whose saves qualify.

Chain Attack and Super Ultimate + change the battle toolkit

Version 2.60 introduces Chain Attack as a new battle mechanic. While the update's overview confirms its addition, players will want to explore its practical applications in training and live competition as the community establishes its strongest uses in offense, confirms and match momentum. A system-wide mechanic can affect every matchup, which makes this one of the update's most important changes even for players who do not intend to use Id.

The patch also adds a Super Ultimate + control scheme. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has built its identity around accommodating both intricate fighting-game mechanics and simplified input choices, and this further control option continues that approach. It gives players another way to engage with the game's high-impact actions while leaving the deeper competitive possibilities and character-specific execution questions to be explored after the patch goes live.

Version 2.60 additionally brings balance changes for multiple characters. Specific adjustment notes are not detailed in the launch overview, but any roster balance pass can reshape established strategies and tier discussions. Players who have settled into a main character should review the in-game update information and test familiar routes, pressure sequences and defensive interactions before assuming that pre-2.60 habits remain unchanged.

A new location, Ainsteddo Archipelago, arrives as the patch's stage addition. With a new fighter, a major mechanic, a control scheme and a balance pass all landing together, the stage helps make Version 2.60 feel like a sizable seasonal refresh rather than a narrowly focused DLC drop.

Save-data link rewards with Relink - Endless Ragnarok

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok support a save-data link on the same platform and user account. Completing that connection grants bonuses in both titles, with several of the Versus rewards focused on Id and Relink's Endless Ragnarok presentation.

In Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, eligible players can receive the Premium Sword (Id) weapon skin, Id Color Variants no. 20-21, the Lyria (Shaman of Salvation) lobby avatar, the Id lobby avatar, and two special card designs based on Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok package art. The rewards also include the trophy I've Been an Id Main Since Day 1 and an Id system voice.

On the Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok side, the linked-save bonus is Karmic Sword of the Apocalypse, an Id weapon. The platform and account requirement is essential: both titles' save data must belong to the same platform and the same user account. Some platforms may require players to download their cloud save data before the link is recognized.

There is also a limitation for former Free Edition users. Save data from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's Free Edition does not qualify for this data-link bonus. That restriction is especially relevant given the imminent end of the Free Edition service, though its existing save data has another useful path forward.

Switch 2 additions, weapon packs and returning Battle Pass items

The Nintendo Switch 2 version has two exclusive features. Gyro Versus lets players perform combos and abilities by shaking Joy-Con controllers, offering a distinctly motion-driven way to engage with matches. It is an unusual alternative to traditional fighting-game controls and could be particularly suited to local play sessions where players want a more immediate, party-friendly option.

Switch 2 owners can also use Local Communication support to set up matches with nearby players without an internet connection. That feature provides a straightforward option for face-to-face sessions, whether the goal is serious practice, casual sets or experimenting with Gyro Versus.

Elsewhere, three weapon skin collections have been added both as DLC and to the in-game Rupie Shop: GBVSR Weapon Skin Set: Additional Pack 1, Additional Pack 2 and Additional Pack 3. Providing the packs through both avenues gives players a choice between direct purchase and using the game's in-game shop route.

Additional cosmetics that were previously tied to Premium Battle Pass rewards are now becoming available for purchase through DLC and the Rupie Shop. This includes the Vaseraga costume No Fear, No Pain, as well as various Battle Pass color packs and weapon skin packs. For players who missed earlier passes, this is a notable accessibility change: desired appearance items are no longer limited to having participated during their original reward periods.

The Free Edition is ending, but saves can carry over

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's Free Edition will stop being available to download and will no longer be playable beginning at 8 a.m. PT on November 1, 2026. The closure applies even to users who had already downloaded it before that time.

However, Free Edition players will not lose the progress represented by their save files. The save data will remain transferable to the full retail version after the service ends. That gives existing users a route to continue their progress if they move to the paid game, although they should keep the earlier limitation in mind: Free Edition save data is not eligible for the cross-game link bonuses with Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising remains available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Its overall feature set includes cross-platform multiplayer, a full-length story mode and party-game content alongside its traditional competitive fighting-game modes. With Legendary Edition consolidating a wide range of content and Version 2.60 changing the active game through Id, Chain Attack, Ainsteddo Archipelago and character tuning, September 17 marks a significant new point for both the game's roster and its purchasing options.