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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Arc System Works (developed) / Cygames (publisher)

PlayStation 5; PlayStation 4; Windows (Steam)Paid (Standard/Deluxe) with a Free Edition available; ongoing paid DLC/character passes, battle-pass-style cosmetic packs and microtransactions (cosmetics/skins/voice packs).
Health Score
30
MIXED
Official WebsiteWatch Gameplay

About This Game

A revamped 2D weapon-based fighting game that emphasizes approachable controls for newcomers while retaining depth for competitive players. Includes a single-player story campaign, 1v1 ranked and casual matches, and a social ‘Grand Bruise Legends’ lobby/party mode with mini-games and avatar customization; overall tone is anime-fantasy and competitive.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
0/5
Creativity
2/5
Pro-Social
2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
3/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
3/5
Social Risk
3/5
Content Intensity
3/5

Negatives

  • •Ongoing paid DLC (character passes, costume packs, battle-pass cosmetics) can encourage repeated spending
  • •online matchmaking/users-interact exposes players to unmoderated interactions
  • •mild blood, suggestive character designs and occasional language may be inappropriate for younger children.

Positives

  • •Accessible fighting controls that help new players
  • •robust online features including rollback netcode and crossplay/lobby party modes
  • •Free Edition lets players try the game before buying.

Gameplay Videos

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Meg Gameplay Trailer

Cygames EN

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Official Ratings

T
ESRB
BloodMild LanguageSuggestive ThemesViolence. (PlayStation store lists these content descriptors and notes In-Game Purchases and Users Interact.) citeturn1search2turn3search1

In-Game Purchases; Users Interact (online multiplayer features, lobby and party modes). citeturn0search4turn0search5

12
PEGI
Moderate violence / suggestive themes consistent with a PEGI 12 classification. citeturn0search5turn4search7

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not appropriate. Contains combat, mild blood and suggestive themes; online features and paid DLC make it unsuitable for preschoolers.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Generally not recommended. Content (suggestive themes, mild language, combat) and online matchmaking present risks; if allowed, play only in supervised/strictly offline settings and with parental controls.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Possible with active supervision. The game’s teen-oriented content (mild blood, suggestive themes) and online interactions mean parents should enable platform parental controls, disable online play or restrict communications, and discuss spending safeguards.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Appropriate for most teens. ESRB Teen rating aligns with this age range, though parents should monitor online behavior and optional purchases (character packs, battle-pass/cosmetics).
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Appropriate. Mature teens can independently manage online play and optional microtransactions; standard online-safety guidance applies.

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