Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Closed Beta Impressions

An updated release of one of 2024's best games is on the horizon. What can we learn through the beta?

The closed beta for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is up and running, and is going until 7 a.m., Mar 13–6:59 a.m., Mar 16, 2026 (UTC). As an expanded and updated version of 2024’s Granblue Fantasy: Relink, I was excited to jump into the latest test version and get a sense of what sort of changes it might hold.

First and foremost is Endless Ragnarok’s inclusion on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform. The original Relink was only available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam, so being able to play on Nintendo’s newest console is a huge boon for availability and the online component. The multiplayer in Endless Ragnarok features a crossplay system that allows players on any platform to play with friends and matched players across all available consoles. This means that new Nintendo Switch 2 players can still join a party with players who bought the original Relink on PC or PlayStation platforms, provided they also have the upgraded version.

The beta includes the new playable character, Beatrix.

What's in the Beta

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The full version of Endless Ragnarok will feature multiple new playable characters, but the closed beta disappointingly only includes one (Beatrix) as an option for questing. If all of the playable characters are as fun as Beatrix, though, we’re in for a great time. She has a pretty unique kit that allows her to switch between offense, defense, and support roles on the fly, while featuring the staple moves you might expect from melee characters in Relink — namely, a ranged option, a counter, and a gap closer.

In terms of available content, the closed beta is, quite frankly, very barebones. It contains only three playable quests, all of which are early game fights from Relink, and contains none of the additional modes or difficulties, nor does it include the advertised summon mechanics. It is fundamentally the same beta Relink had prior to its release in 2024, with the exception of the new character and crossplay added.

That said, don’t let that deter you, especially if you’re a new player. Relink remains one of the best action-RPGs of the last several years, with a huge selection of unique characters and gameplay styles. While the beta may not feature new content, we can see just how impactful changes like crossplay can be in smoothing out one of Relink’s biggest issues. The original relink would often take quite a long time to find a match, with players mostly focusing on the hardest endgame content and being relegated to whichever platform they owned the game on. Now, finding a match is quick and painless.

What to expect at full release

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Given the slight nature of the beta, not much can be said of the major additions to the game. Endless Ragnarok will feature a tier of monsters to battle and a new difficulty (Apocalyptic Ragnalia and Chaos, respectively), new bosses to fight, and new gameplay mechanics. One notable addition to the gameplay is the summon system, which allows players to call forth monsters they have faced within the story to help in battle.

Finally, the main game will also contain a mode called “Conflux Solo”, which serves as a sort of roguelike system where you traverse through a randomized dungeon that gets progressively harder as you explore. While dungeon-delving, players will choose boons to help empower them, earning rewards for gear improvement all the while.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok will be out on July 9, 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 & 5 and PC (Steam). An upgrade pack for existing Relink players will also be available at release.