Torrance, Calif. – August 8, 2020 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., has announced highly anticipated update details for Granblue Fantasy: Versus, the head-to-head fighter set in the world of Cygames’ hit mobile game, Granblue Fantasy, and developed by legendary fighting game studio ARC SYSTEM WORKS. Releasing at 6:00PM Pacific Time on August 8, the Granblue Fantasy: Versus version 1.40 update includes new “Boss Battle Time Attack” and “GBVS: Blitz” game modes, as well as new RPG mode episodes. Additionally, Season 2 DLC characters Belial and Cagliostro will join the roster. Belial will become available on September 23 and Cagliostro in October 2020.
XSEED Games is also proud to announce their partnership with ARC SYSTEM WORKS for “ARCREVO America Online 2020”, an online tournament which will feature Granblue Fantasy: Versus and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Kicking off October 2020, the top two players in Granblue Fantasy: Versus and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle from each region will be invited to take part in a special America VS Japan exhibition match planned for Spring 2021.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus Ver. 1.40 Update:
In addition to adding new RPG mode episodes which take place after the main story, Granblue Fantasy: Versus Ver. 1.40 will feature two new limited-time game modes:
- Boss Battle Time Attack – Players compete against each other to see who can take down bosses faster
- GBVS: Blitz – A limited time Ranked Battle event
Players will earn a code for 1,000 crystals after clearing episode 45 of the main quest. Start dates for the Boss Battle Time Attack and GBVS: Blitz modes will be announced in-game. GBVS fans should look forward to all of the new content included in this update, such as a fated meeting between Gran and Djeeta and a new primal beast boss battle!
