Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

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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). citeturn0search5turn0search4turn2search2

Health Score

DECENT

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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. citeturn0search12turn0search5

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. citeturn2search2turn0search4turn1search2

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. citeturn0search5turn0search6turn0search4

Gameplay Videos

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – Meg Gameplay Trailer

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Official Ratings

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

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). citeturn1search2turn2search2

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate. Mature teens can independently manage online play and optional microtransactions; standard online-safety guidance applies.