Cygames has been busy. In a flurry of Granblue Fantasy announcements this week, the developer confirmed that the open beta for Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok kicks off on April 24, 2026, giving players a four-day window to get hands-on with the upcoming title before its July launch.
What the beta actually contains
The open beta runs from April 24 to April 27, and it lands on four platforms:Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and PC. That's a wider spread than the original Granblue Fantasy Relink, which skipped Nintendo hardware entirely.
Four quests are available to test, playable either solo or with others. Crossplay is supported across all platforms, and Cygames confirmed that Summons, Full Bursts, and Primal Bursts will all be accessible during the beta window. Here's the lowdown on what to expect going in:
- 4 quests available in solo or co-op
- Crossplay enabled across Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and PC
- Summons, Full Bursts, and Primal Bursts all functional
- Network performance may fluctuate, as this doubles as a load test for Cygames
That last point is worth keeping in mind. Cygames was upfront that performance could be inconsistent, since the beta is also functioning as a network stress test. Expect some hiccups, especially in the opening hours.
The opening movie and a media blitz to match
Alongside the beta announcement, Cygames dropped a full opening movie for Endless Ragnarok, running over seven minutes long. It's already up on YouTube for anyone who wants a taste of the story setup before jumping into quests.
The media push doesn't stop there. Episodes from Granblue Fantasy: The Animation are temporarily free to watch via Cygames' YouTube channel, covering roughly the first half of season one with Japanese voice acting and subtitles in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. That free access window runs until July 31, 2026. The digital first volume of the manga is also free to read through Kodansha between now and July 31 as well.
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Granblue Fantasy: The Animation is also streaming on Crunchyroll for those who prefer that platform.
Full launch is set for July
The open beta is a short preview of a longer runway. Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok is scheduled to launch on July 9, 2026 across Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and PC. The Switch 2 inclusion marks a significant platform expansion for the Relink branch of the franchise, and the crossplay support in the beta suggests Cygames is serious about keeping the playerbase connected across all versions.
For anyone who played the original Granblue Fantasy Relink, this is a chance to see how the formula has evolved ahead of a full commitment. Four quests won't tell the whole story, but they should give a solid read on combat feel and co-op performance before July arrives. For more on upcoming action RPGs and everything else worth playing, browse our gaming news and check out our latest reviews for deeper dives on recent releases.
