Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising announced for Nintendo Switch 2
A PlayStation exclusive fighter game lands on Nintendo’s new console—with a surprise DLC reveal.
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The brief
Outlets including *My Nintendo News*, *Anime News Network*, and *Nintendo Everything* emphasize the **September 17 release date** and the dual-platform rollout, while *comicbook.com* and *Gematsu* highlight the rarity of a PlayStation-exclusive title arriving on Nintendo hardware. Watch for **performance comparisons** between the PlayStation and Switch 2 versions, potential delays tied to the new hardware’s launch, and whether this move signals broader cross-platform expansions for Nintendo’s library.
The DLC fighter’s debut could also spark discussions about future character additions or collaborations.
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Quick answers
Is *Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising* still PlayStation-exclusive?
No. The game will launch on **Nintendo Switch 2** in September 2026, alongside a PlayStation version update.
What’s new in Version 2.60?
The update introduces a **new DLC fighter named Ido**, but no other details (e.g., story, mechanics) have been confirmed.
Will the Switch 2 version include Relink characters?
Coverage does not yet specify. Fan speculation exists, but no official announcement has been made.
Coverage (9)
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising gets a Nintendo Switch 2 version in September My Nintendo News · 1d ago
- PlayStation Exclusive Officially Coming to Nintendo Swith 2 This September comicbook.com · 1d ago
- We Asked An Important Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Question During SGF 2026: Will There Be Relink Characters? Kakuchopurei · 1d ago
- Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Game Launches Version 2.60, Switch 2 Version Simultaneously on September 17 Anime News Network · 1d ago
- Id revealed as the next DLC fighter for Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising EventHubs · 1d ago
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising DLC character Id, Switch 2 version announced Gematsu · 1d ago
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything · 1d ago
- The "GBVSR" Update Ver. 2.60 is set to be released on September 17! The new character "Ido" makes her debut! Plus, a Switch 2 version is coming too! Saiga NAK · 1d ago
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This September Nintendo Insider · 1d ago
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