Granblue Fantasy: Versus launches Q1 2020 in the west, special editions announced
Previously dated for February 6, 2020 in Japan.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus will launch for PlayStation 4 in Q1 2020 in North America and Europe, publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe announced. The game has been previously dated release on for February 6, 2020 in Japan. It will feature both English and the original Japanese voices.
The western release will be available in both physical and digital editions. The retail Premium Edition will include a physical copy of Granblue Fantasy: Versus, a key to redeem Gold Brick (1), Sunlight Stone (1), Sephira Evolite (1) and Damascus Crystal (10) within the original Granblue Fantasy game, soundtrack CD, art book, a code to redeem a PlayStation 4 theme and avatar set, and a code to redeem the “Color Pack” downloadable content to customize characters’ colors, all housed in a premium box with exclusive art for $79.99 / £59.99. In Europe, this edition will be available to pre-order exclusively from the Marvelous Games Store starting December 3 at 11:00 a.m. GMT.
The digital Granblue Fantasy: Versus “Character Pass Set” will include the game code, a key to redeem goods in the original Granblue Fantasy game, PlayStation 4 theme and avatar set, the character “Color Pack” downloadable content, and the “Character Pass” downloadable content for five to-be-announced characters, plus the Lobby Avatar “Nice-Abs Power Vyrn.” The Character Pass Set will be available exclusively on the PlayStation Store for $79.99. Pricing for Europe will be confirmed at a later date.
The digital Granblue Fantasy: Versus “Digital Deluxe” edition includes all contents of the “Character Pass Set,” plus a digital soundtrack, digital art book, and the same exclusive art that featured on the Premium Edition box as a PlayStation 4 theme. The Digital Deluxe edition will be available exclusively on the PlayStation Store for $99.99. Pricing for Europe will be confirmed at a later date.
The Granblue Fantasy: Versus physical and digital standard edition, which will also include the digital goods for the original Granblue Fantasy game, is priced at $59.99. Pricing for Europe will be confirmed at a later date.
Here is a chart illustrating the various purchase options:
| Deluxe Pack | Character Pass Set | Physical Premium Edition | Digital Standard Edition | Physical Standard Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Digital | Digital | Physical | Digital | Physical |
| Granblue Fantasy Mobile Code | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Original Soundtrack | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Art Book | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Character Pass | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| PS4 Theme / Avatar Set | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exclusive Illustration LE Box | ✓ | ||||
| Color Pack | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exclusive Illustration PS4 Theme | ✓ |
And here is an overview of the game:
In Granblue Fantasy: Versus, power, skill, and spirit collide in a quest to find the true champion of the ring. Players can take on AI opponents or fight against human opponents in local or online two-player matches.
An international mobile game hit, Granblue Fantasy has topped the charts, charming players across the globe with a plethora of lovable characters and story-driven mechanics. Now, legendary fighting game studio Arc System Works and Cygames are teaming up to bring the universe to home console in an action-packed head-to-head fighter. Featuring a colorful cast of their most popular “crewmembers,” each with a unique fighting style that is easy to learn but hard to master, Granblue Fantasy: Versus is developed to appeal to fans of Granblue lore and fighting games alike.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus will include an RPG Mode that features an all-new, original story told through beautifully rendered cutscenes. Players can play solo or team up with a friend to fight waves of enemies and formidable Primal Beasts in thrilling action-RPG combat. Additionally, RPG Mode features a comprehensive upgrade system for characters and weapons that fans of Granblue Fantasy should recognize right away.
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