New Granblue Fantasy Relink game confirmed for Switch 2

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is on its way to Nintendo Switch 2when Cygames shared the first look at the game's upcoming expansion, Infinite Ragnarök. Coming to Switch 2 this summer, it will include an exclusive feature for fans to consider.

The upcoming Switch 2 port of Granblue Fantasy: Relink was announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on February 5. The 30-minute presentation focused solely on third-party titles coming to the Switch and Switch 2 consoles. The broadcast revealed that some pre-existing titles, such as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Digimon Story: Time Strangerwould be ported to Nintendo consoles throughout 2026. Additionally, the broadcast gave viewers a first look at new titles, including a new action RPG from Falcom called Kyoto Xanadu and that Console Archive collection of retro games.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink reveals new expansion and Switch 2 port

Despite that Granblue Fantasy: Relink got off to a fast start during its launch in early 2024, support for the game began to wane in the following months. However, Cygames surprised fans by revealing it Granblue Fantasy: Relink was set to launch on Switch 2 on Thursday, July 9. Along with the base game, the Switch 2 port on Granblue Fantasy: Relink will include Infinite Ragnaröka full expansion that will introduce new boss battles to the fold, as the entity known as Beelzebub descends on Zegagrande Skydom. Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok also coming to Steam, PS4 and PS5 on July 9.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Switch 2 comes with exclusive local co-op support that players can use. Once the expansion comes, all digital versions will come off Granblue Fantasy: Relink will include Infinite Ragnarök as part of the base package and will retail for $60. Players who already have Granblue Fantasy: Relink on Steam or PlayStation can upgrade to Infinite Ragnarök at a discount, starting at $29.99 for the Standard Edition.

Although the Switch 2 port on Granblue Fantasy: Relink will have physical versions, they will be issued on Game-Key Cards. But given that the base PS5 version of Granblue Fantasy: Relink requires around 60GB of storage, the fact that Switch 2 physical copies will use Game-Key Cards should come as no surprise. With the launch of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok in July, the game will support crossplay online multiplayer between PlayStation, PC and Switch 2, fulfilling a long-standing request from gamers. However, Switch 2 players need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership for online multiplayer access.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink will have new combat features for players to try out

Combat system off Granblue Fantasy: Relink has made it one of the best JRPGs for fans of fast-paced combat, and Infinite Ragnarök looks to give fans tougher enemies to take on. It will feature a new solo mode called The Conflux, where enigmatic powers and unpredictable obstacles will challenge players who immerse themselves in it. A new summoning system will give players more tactical options to overcome tough battles. However, some summons invoked by the character Lyria can be temporarily controlled by the player, adding a new degree to the game's combat system. When certain conditions are met, summons can enter battle and perform a “Primal Burst” attack on their enemies.

Additionally, every playable character in Granblue Fantasy: Relink can be upgraded with master traits, allowing them to push their limits even further. Between the new champion traits and a group of new playable characters in Infinite Ragnarök expansion, Granblue Fantasy: Relink players may want to swap out their party members to see the new changes for themselves on July 9th. All in all, fans who want to dive back into Granblue Fantasy: Relink won't have much longer to wait.