Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok open beta test announced for next week

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Cygames is letting players try out Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok in an open beta test from April 24th to 27th.

The open beta will be available on all gaming platforms. If you’re playing on Nintendo Switch, you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. However, a PlayStation Plus subscription isn’t required for playing on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. You can pre-download the open beta starting April 23rd, and if you participated in the closed beta, you can use that same game file after updating it. To get players excited, Cygames also released a seven-minute introductory video ahead of the game’s launch in July.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s new expansion, Endless Ragnarok, is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam for players who already own the game. A special edition including both the original game and the expansion will also be released on Nintendo Switch. You can find details about how much it will cost here.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s new expansion, Endless Ragnarok, will be available on July 9th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

You can find the new Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Introductory Movie below:

About the Open Beta

This beta is a chance for you to try out our new Summon feature and help us make sure everything runs smoothly before the official release. We’re testing the game’s performance and looking for any bugs or issues. After you play, please take a quick survey and let us know what you think – your feedback is really valuable!

  • As this game’s development is still in progress, its content may differ from the retail version.
  • During the open beta test, you may encounter bugs, connection issues, freezing, or crashes. Thank you for bearing with us!

How to Participate

The beta is now available to all players on supported platforms. Just download the game from your platform’s store and start playing when the beta goes live!

Nintendo Switch 2 / PlayStation 5/ PlayStation 4 / Steam

Preloading begins 7 a.m., Apr 23, 2026 (UTC)

Open beta begins 7 a.m., Apr 24, 2026 (UTC)

  • If you already have the closed beta application installed, you can participate by installing the open beta update.
  • A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • A PlayStation Plus subscription is not required to participate on PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4.
  • The Steam version requires the installation of the Steam client.

Playable Content

  • Tutorial Mode
  • Quest Mode (4 available)
  • Only Tutorial Mode and Quest Mode are playable during the open beta.
  • Online multiplayer is available for all quests in Quest Mode.
  • Local wireless play for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is available during the open beta.
  • Quest Mode contains the same three quests available during the closed beta.
  • The new Summon mechanic can be unlocked upon completing the three quests, and can be used in the newly added fourth quest.
  • If you participated in the closed beta test, quest completion progress from preexisting save data will be carried over to the open beta test. Gear and party composition will not be carried over.

New Feature: Summons

Summons let players call on powerful abilities to turn the battle in their favor, and you can now try them out in the open beta.

Using Summons

  • First, equip summons from the main menu to use them in battle.
  • Then, while questing, use link attacks or Skybound Arts to fill the summon gauge, which is shared by the whole party.
  • Once filled, call your summon to wreak devastation with your favorite civilian, monstrous, or primal allies!

Primal Burst

  • Entering link time will cause Lyria to begin channeling a primal burst.
  • Afterward, when all members of the party use their Skybound Arts to trigger a full burst, Lyria will follow up with the primal burst.
  • Six summons are available to use in the open beta test.
  • As this game is still in development, their properties may differ from the retail version.
  • Quests where summons can be used are labeled “Summons Allowed” on the quest overview. In the open beta, summons are only available in “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer.”
  • The “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer” quest is unlocked after completing the other three quests.
  • Screenshots taken from the PlayStation®5 version.

Playable Characters

Main Character
Katalina
Rackam
Io
Charlotta
Ghandagoza
Narmaya
Lancelot
Siegfried
Yodarha
Zeta
Beatrix

Local Wireless Play(Nintendo Switch 2 Only)

Local wireless play for Nintendo Switch 2 is available during the open beta.

  • Please note that this title does not support GameShare on the Nintendo Switch 2, and must be downloaded on each console individually.
  • Additional games, systems, and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode.

Open Beta Overview

Schedule

7 a.m., Apr 24–6:59 a.m., Apr 27, 2026 (UTC)

  • If any issues arise during the open beta, the schedule may be affected by emergency maintenance.
  • Updates will be posted on the official Granblue Fantasy: Relink website and social media channels.

Eligibility

  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Have a stable broadband Internet connection.
  • Be able to complete a web survey after participating in the open beta.
  • Nintendo Switch 2 Participants: A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access multiplayer during the open beta.
  • Have a Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or PC that meets the system requirements listed below.

Supported Platforms

Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam

Supported Languages (Interface)

English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean are all listed here.

Supported Languages (Audio)

English and Japanese

System Requirements

Steam Open Beta Test System Requirements

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2026-04-17 07:35