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Granblue Fantasy × Bleach Collab Reveals Full 12-Character Roster — Starts 22 July

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Cygames just dropped the full character line-up for Granblue Fantasy‘s upcoming Bleach collaboration, and it is a stacked roster. BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW runs from 22 July at 5:00 PM to 3 August at 8:59 PM (JST), landing right as Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — The Calamity premieres on Disney+ on 25 July. Today Cygames released the GBF-style character artwork for all twelve participants — first through 4Gamer (Japanese) and Dengeki Online (Japanese) — making this the first major Bleach x GBF breakdown English-language press has not yet covered.

BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW: Event Overview

This is a full collaboration story event inside the original browser and mobile RPG Granblue Fantasy — not Granblue Fantasy: Relink or Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, but the original gacha RPG by Cygames. Collaboration story events let players experience an original crossover scenario, earn the guest characters, and pull from a limited summon pool featuring the collab IP.

The event title, Echoes in the Blue Hollow, was officially confirmed on the official @granbluefantasy Japanese Twitter account. Full event details — story summary, battle mechanics, summon pool breakdown — are set to release on 21 July, one day before the event opens.

All 12 Characters: The Full Roster

Full character roster for Bleach Echoes in the Blue Hollow GBF collab showing all 12 characters
Image courtesy of Cygames / TV Tokyo

Today’s reveal confirms twelve characters in Granblue Fantasy’s signature watercolour-and-ink art style, spanning both the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo sides of the war:

  • Ichigo Kurosaki (CV: Morita Masakazu)
  • Byakuya Kuchiki (CV: Okiayu Ryoutarou)
  • Toushiro Hitsugaya (CV: Park Romi)
  • Rangiku Matsumoto (CV: Matsutani Kaya)
  • Kenpachi Zaraki (CV: Tateki Fumihiko)
  • Mayuri Kurotsuchi (CV: Nakao Takashi)
  • Nemu Kurotsuchi (CV: Kugimiya Rie)
  • Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (CV: Suwa Toshiyuki)
  • Neliel Tu Odelschwanck (CV: Kiyoto Arisa)
  • Pesche Guatiche (CV: Kosuge Takahiro)
  • Dondochakka Bilstein (CV: Sato Daisuke)
  • Bawabawa (CV: Yasumoto Hiroki)

Twelve characters is a healthy pull for a GBF collab. For context, the earlier Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia events each brought in around a dozen fighters, so Echoes in the Blue Hollow is in that same tier of flagship crossover event.

Soul Society in GBF Art Style

Ichigo Kurosaki character art in Granblue Fantasy style for Bleach Echoes in the Blue Hollow collab
Image courtesy of Cygames / TV Tokyo

Ichigo gets the classic shihakushō look with his Bankai sword over his shoulder — drawn in Cygames’s signature detailed brushwork that translates manga characters into painterly GBF units surprisingly well. Byakuya comes across as particularly striking, rendered in flowing white haori with his characteristic stillness.

Byakuya Kuchiki character art in Granblue Fantasy style for the Bleach collab
Image courtesy of Cygames / TV Tokyo

Hitsugaya, Rangiku, Kenpachi, Mayuri, and Nemu round out the Soul Society side. Nemu’s inclusion alongside Mayuri is notable — she was the first character revealed who will not be part of the event summon pool, hinting she might appear as a story character or field companion rather than a gacha pull. Full details on who goes where in the summon versus story reward breakdown will be confirmed on 21 July.

Grimmjow, Nel, and the Hueco Mundo Crew

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez character art in Granblue Fantasy style
Image courtesy of Cygames / TV Tokyo

The Hollow and Arrancar contingent is where things get fun. Grimmjow looks exactly as insufferably cool as he should in GBF’s art style — blue spikes, Espada jacket, that permanently unimpressed expression. Neliel Tu Odelschwanck and her companions Pesche Guatiche, Dondochakka Bilstein, and Bawabawa (her giant pet snake) all make the cut, which is a great nod to the Hueco Mundo arc that a lot of TYBW fans have strong feelings about.

The inclusion of Pesche, Dondochakka, and Bawabawa alongside Nel suggests the event story may revisit her time in Hueco Mundo — or these three are purely comic-relief support characters in the GBF scenario, which also tracks.

Timed to TYBW The Calamity — What Singapore Players Should Know

Official Trailer | BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part — The Calamity — via vizmedia on YouTube

Cygames deliberately timed the event to open on 22 July — three days before BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War — The Calamity begins airing on 25 July. Singapore fans can catch The Calamity on Disney+ Singapore as it airs. The collab runs until 3 August, giving you roughly two weeks to clear the story and farm what you need.

Granblue Fantasy is free to play on iOS, Android, and the official web browser version — no region lock, so Singapore players are in from day one. Veterans who still have rupies or crystals saved from summer campaigns will want to factor this into their pull planning; Bleach is a big IP and limited collab characters rarely return outside reruns.

For more on what’s launching this month, check our game news roundups or the full breakdown of BLEACH TYBW The Calamity on Disney+.

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Cygames’ Three Long-Awaited Games Are Still in Development

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After years of near-total silence, Cygames has confirmed that three of its most anticipated projects — action RPG Project Awakening, real-time tactics game Lost Order, and fantasy action game Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary — are all still in active development. The confirmation comes via a Weekly Famitsu interview with Cygames president Koichi Watanabe, published as part of the magazine’s 15th anniversary cover feature on the studio behind Granblue Fantasy and Granblue Fantasy: Relink.

Project Awakening Is Alive and “Starting to Take Shape”

Of the three titles, Project Awakening has the longest waiting list. The action RPG was first announced at Cygames NEXT 2016, resurfaced as a PS4 title at the PlayStation LineUp Tour in 2018, had a demo rated in 2019 that never released, and then went almost completely dark — save for appearing in parent company CyberAgent’s financial reports. That makes Watanabe’s words here genuinely welcome.

“Development [on Project Awakening] is, of course, steadily progressing,” Watanabe said, as reported by Gematsu from the Famitsu interview. “What I can say at the moment is that it is really starting to take shape. Everyone on the team is working each day with a real sense of confidence that things are coming together.”

Asked whether the 2018 trailer still reflects the game’s direction, Watanabe clarified: “If you’re asking, ‘Is it exactly the same?’, I’d say it’s a little different. The overall direction remains largely the same, but as development has progressed, we’ve continued polishing it by adding new elements here and there.” Cygames also shared new Project Awakening footage directly with Famitsu during the interview — none of which has been made public yet.

Project Awakening 2021 Cygames Tech Conference screenshot
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Project Awakening Debut Trailer — via Cygames公式チャンネル on YouTube

Lost Order Enters Its Final Stretch

Lost Order — a real-time tactics smartphone game also announced at Cygames NEXT 2016 — actually had a closed beta back in 2017, raising expectations that a launch wasn’t far off. It then disappeared. Watanabe now says it’s closer than ever: “This one is also deep in development, and is now entering the final stretch.”

The rebuild has been extensive. “We’ve rebuilt everything from scratch since the closed beta test [in 2017], including the character models,” Watanabe explained. “It’s still in development, so the quality is only going to improve going forward. We are gradually beginning to see the path toward launch.” Famitsu’s editors, who were shown new footage during the interview, described the results as being of “astonishing quality” — “a bit unbelievable that this is possible as a smartphone app.”

Lost Order Cygames real-time tactics smartphone game
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LOST ORDER Prologue Movie — via Cygames公式チャンネル on YouTube

Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary Confirmed Active

The third title, Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary, was originally announced in 2021 as “Project GAMM” before receiving its full name in 2023. The fantasy action game is produced by Kenichiro Takaki, who joined Cygames after his long tenure at Marvelous. Watanabe confirmed it remains in development and that Cygames shared new gameplay footage with Famitsu during the interview, though none has been released publicly.

Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary title announcement key art
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Garnet Arena: Mages of Magicary gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Cygames

A Studio Built for the Long Game

Beyond confirming the three titles, Watanabe gave a broader read on the company’s health. He said Cygames prefers not to share news on projects while they are still in a “half-finished state” — which explains the long silences. He also noted that teams are “currently firing on all cylinders,” with developers proactively chasing quality improvements on their own initiative. Completing the Cygames NEXT 2016 slate remains the company’s top priority, but Watanabe also confirmed that entirely new projects are in early preparation.

For Singapore and Southeast Asia gamers, this is significant news. Cygames built its regional fanbase through Granblue Fantasy — which still runs regular events and is widely played on mobile across SEA — and last year’s Granblue Fantasy: Relink (which recently brought its Endless Ragnarok expansion to Nintendo Switch 2). Project Awakening and Lost Order have been on the radar of this audience for nearly a decade. No release windows or platforms were announced, and no new screenshots have been released publicly yet — but at least these games are confirmed alive and apparently looking the part. We’ll be watching Famitsu and the Cygames official channels for the next update.

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok Is Out Now on Switch 2, PS5 and PC

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Cygames has launched Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok today, 9 July 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam. The standalone release bundles the original Relink with a sweeping expansion — new story, six new playable characters, a roguelite endgame mode, and series-first multi-platform crossplay. Existing owners can upgrade from S$34.90 on Steam.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink — “Not Forgotten Sky” Endless Ragnarok Launch Trailer — via PlayStation on YouTube

What’s New in Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok

Endless Ragnarok adds a brand-new story arc that continues the Relink saga, alongside six new characters joining the playable roster. The flagship addition is The Conflux — a new solo endgame mode built around roguelite principles, where each run through unpredictable challenges yields enigmatic powers and escalating rewards. It gives the game a strong reason to keep coming back long after the main campaign wraps.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok new character combat
Image courtesy of Cygames

The character progression system gains master traits — an advanced layer on top of existing skill trees that lets you push characters beyond their previous limits. The summon system has also been overhauled, with new mechanics for unlocking and calling forth summons during quests. If you were already deep into the original Relink, there’s a lot here to rebuild your builds around.

Crossplay Arrives for the First Time

One of Endless Ragnarok’s headline features is multi-platform crossplay for online co-op — a first for the Relink series. Up to four players can now party up across PS5, PS4, and PC, removing the platform walls that previously split the player base. The Nintendo Switch 2 version goes one step further, adding local co-op as a Switch 2-exclusive feature for players who want to play side by side.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok co-op multiplayer gameplay
Image courtesy of Cygames

For Singapore’s thriving Granblue Fantasy community, this matters: crossplay means you’re no longer locked out of co-op quests depending on what platform your friends own. Link your Cygames ID to unlock additional cross-title link bonuses with other GBF games, including a Damascus Ingot and Silver Centra for returning players.

Editions and Pricing for Singapore

Endless Ragnarok releases as a full standalone game that includes both the base Granblue Fantasy: Relink and the new expansion content — ideal for anyone who missed the original. If you already own Relink on PS5, PS4, or PC, an Upgrade Kit is also available:

  • Upgrade Kit (Standard Edition): S$34.90 on Steam SG — for existing Granblue Fantasy: Relink owners
  • Full Standalone (Standard Edition): US$59.99 / approximately S$74–79 (check local PS Store and Steam SG for confirmed SGD pricing)
  • Special Edition: Includes additional in-game content (check the official site for full details)
Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok — The Conflux endgame mode
Image courtesy of Cygames

The Nintendo Switch 2 version is priced at US$59.99 and includes the base game bundled in — it’s the most complete entry point for Switch 2 owners who haven’t played Relink before. An updated free demo is also available, based on the April Open Beta with balance adjustments and UI improvements, featuring Story Mode and Quest Mode content.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok character roster and new characters
Image courtesy of Cygames

Whether you’re an existing Relink veteran looking for endgame depth or a newcomer picking up the franchise for the first time, today’s launch is a good entry point across every platform. Check our game news section for more on this week’s major releases.

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Launches on Switch 2 Today

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Cygames’ acclaimed action RPG just got a major expansion, and it is live today. Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam, bringing a new story arc, reworked endgame systems, and a fresh reason to pick up one of the best co-op action RPGs of recent years.

Combat action in Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok
Image courtesy of Cygames

What Is Endless Ragnarok?

Granblue Fantasy: Relink launched on PS4/PS5 and Steam in 2024 and quickly became a favourite for its fluid character action and surprisingly robust 4-player co-op mode. Endless Ragnarok is not a minor DLC update — it is a substantial expansion that adds:

  • A new story chapter pitting your crew against mysterious, world-threatening beings called ragnalia
  • A reworked Summon system that gives you direct control over summoned primal beasts, culminating in powerful Primal Burst chain attacks
  • The Conflux, a new solo challenge mode where unpredictable obstacles and enigmatic powers keep each run feeling different
  • New co-op quest tiers and bosses to grind through with friends
  • Master Traits, an expanded progression layer that unlocks new character-specific abilities beyond the base skill trees
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok | Launch Trailer “Not Forgotten Sky” — via Granblue Fantasy: Relink Official Channel on YouTube

Switch 2 Version: What’s New

This is the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 debut. For Switch 2 owners, the package includes the full base game (Granblue Fantasy: Relink) plus the Endless Ragnarok content in one bundle — no separate purchase needed. The Switch 2 edition also adds local wireless co-op for up to four players, a mode that is exclusive to the Nintendo platform. Online cross-play is supported across all versions (PS4, PS5, Switch 2, Steam), so your party size is not limited by which platform your friends own.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok new character in a dramatic outdoor environment
Image courtesy of Cygames

Pricing and How to Get It

On Switch 2, PS5, and Steam, two purchase options are available:

  • New to Relink: The full bundle (base game + Endless Ragnarok) is USD 59.99 — one purchase gets you everything. Check the Nintendo Singapore eShop listing for local SGD pricing.
  • Existing Relink owners: The Endless Ragnarok upgrade is available separately at USD 29.99 on Steam (and equivalent on PlayStation Store). If you already own Relink on PS5 or Steam, you do not have to re-buy the full game.

An early-purchase bonus runs until 31 August 2026 and includes a Supplementary Damage V Sigil and War Elemental Sigil Set — pick it up sooner rather than later if you are planning to dive into endgame content.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok gameplay showing new environments
Image courtesy of Cygames

Should Singapore Switch 2 Owners Pick This Up?

If you missed Granblue Fantasy: Relink on PS5 or PC, the Switch 2 bundle is a genuinely strong deal — the base game alone holds up exceptionally well, and Endless Ragnarok adds substantial new content on top. The addition of Switch 2-exclusive local co-op is a real bonus for Singapore players who prefer to game together in the same room. Cross-play means your regular online crew on PlayStation or Steam can still join your session without switching platforms.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok four-player co-op action
Image courtesy of Cygames

It is out now on the Nintendo eShop Singapore, PlayStation Store, and Steam. Browse more Switch 2 coverage and game news in our Game News section.

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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Gets Id DLC and Switch 2 This September

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Cygames and Arc System Works had two big Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising announcements at EVO 2026, and they packaged them together: Id — the brooding swordsman from Granblue Fantasy: Relink — is the next DLC character, and the game is finally coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Both drop on September 17 as part of the version 2.60 update.

Who Is Id in Granblue Fantasy?

Id reveal close-up in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising — white-haired swordsman with purple energy effects
Image courtesy of Cygames

Id is one of the standout characters from Granblue Fantasy: Relink, the 2024 action RPG set in the same Granblue universe. He’s a white-haired swordsman with overwhelming raw power and dark, violet-black energy — exactly the type that tends to become an instant fighting game fan favourite. The reveal clip shows those trademark effects and that cold, composed stare. If his Relink toolkit carries over in any form, expect an aggressive style that pressures at close range.

Arc System Works hasn’t released a full moveset breakdown yet. Complete character details will come closer to the September 17 release date — the teaser is deliberately light on gameplay, leaning on the character’s existing Granblue fanbase to do the work.

Switch 2 Version: A First for the Series

Nintendo Switch 2 running Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising — Switch 2 version arrives September 17
Image courtesy of Cygames

GBVSR has been a PS5, PS4 and PC (Steam) title since its 2023 launch. The Switch 2 version announced at EVO 2026 is the game’s first Nintendo platform release, and it arrives fully updated — Switch 2 players get the complete version 2.60 build including Id, the new stage and the new system mechanic from launch day.

For Singapore players who own a Switch 2 and passed on GBVSR on other platforms, September 17 becomes a clean entry point. The portability factor is a genuine upside for anyone who wants to grind matchups anywhere. No SGD pricing has been confirmed for the Switch 2 version or the Id DLC as of this writing — that should surface as we get closer to launch.

Everything in the Version 2.60 Update

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Version 2.60 update contents — arriving September 17 2026
Image courtesy of Cygames

The version 2.60 update drops simultaneously across PS5, PS4, PC and Switch 2 on September 17. Confirmed contents:

  • New DLC character: Id
  • New stage
  • New system mechanic
  • Adjustments to existing system mechanics
  • Character balance changes
  • New costume

The balance pass is described broadly — expect a meaningful tune-up to the meta rather than a light touch. Arc System Works will share specific details on the new mechanic and Id’s full kit before launch.

Watch the Official Id Reveal

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Id Teaser — via Cygames EN on YouTube

Where Singapore’s Fighting Game Scene Stands on GBVSR

GBVSR has found a steady home in Singapore’s fighting game community since launch. It shows up regularly at local ranbats and online brackets alongside the bigger titles, and its approachable mechanics pull in both Granblue RPG fans and dedicated anime-fighter players. The arrival of Id — a character with strong existing recognition from Relink — and the Switch 2 debut are exactly the kind of double announcement that keeps the player base engaged between major updates.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is available now on PS5, PS4 and PC via Steam. The Switch 2 version and Id DLC both arrive on September 17. Check back on GameTrader game news for full moveset details and confirmed regional pricing when they drop.

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Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Demo Is Out Now

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Cygames has dropped a free demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, and it is live right now across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The trial arrives alongside a brand-new trailer that recaps the beloved original game ahead of the expansion’s July 9, 2026 launch.

[EN] Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok | Third Trailer “The Journey So Far” — via Granblue Fantasy: Relink Official Channel on YouTube

Three Modes to Try in the Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok Demo

The demo packs three distinct modes:

  • Story Mode — Play through an early chapter of the Granblue Fantasy: Relink main campaign. Clear it to earn in-game rewards redeemable when the full game launches on 9 July.
  • Quest Mode — Tackle four action quests solo or with friends across platforms. Beat the first three to unlock the fourth, “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer,” which gives you a first look at the Summons mechanic — an all-new Endless Ragnarok battle system available at Chaos difficulty and above.
  • Tutorial Mode — Brand new to the series? This mode walks you through exploration and combat basics before you dive in.

Crossplay is active from day one, letting PS5 players queue alongside Switch 2 and PC crews. No PlayStation Plus membership is required for PS5/PS4 multiplayer, though Nintendo Switch Online is needed for Switch 2 online sessions.

Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok third trailer screenshot showing Gran and crew in battle
Image courtesy of Cygames

Meet Seofon, the Star Sword Sovereign

One of Endless Ragnarok’s six brand-new playable characters, Seofon — the famed Star Sword Sovereign — is available to try in the demo. He unlocks differently in the full game, so the demo is your best chance to get hands-on time before 9 July. Cygames has also balanced the experience based on open beta feedback: the Aquila Ruby Golem boss in “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer” now has reduced HP and ATK values, making it more approachable for newcomers.

What Is Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok?

Released in 2024, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is Cygames’ cinematic action RPG set in a world of sky pirates and floating islands. Endless Ragnarok is a major standalone expansion adding a new storyline, the solo-progression Conflux system, and six new playable characters. It is also the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch 2, opening the series up to a whole new wave of players.

To unlock Endless Ragnarok’s story content in the full game, you’ll need to complete “The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage” quest from the base game, which then opens up Chaos-difficulty quests and the Conflux mode — a solo progression track that scales from early chapters all the way through the expansion’s final acts.

Pricing

  • New players (base game + Endless Ragnarok bundle): USD $59.99
  • Existing GBF Relink owners (Endless Ragnarok upgrade): USD $29.99

SGD pricing is to be confirmed — check the PlayStation Store Singapore or Steam Store for your regional price once the game launches on 9 July.

Last Words

For Singapore fans of action RPGs, GBF Relink’s Endless Ragnarok demo is a genuine no-brainer — it is completely free, playable right now, and rewards you with in-game items for the full version. The crossplay support also means your local friends on PS5, Switch 2, or PC can all queue together, which is exactly the kind of feature the Singapore gaming scene needs to make co-op nights frictionless.

Search “Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok” in your PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, or Steam to grab the demo now. For more game launches and demos coming to Singapore, head over to our Game News section.