TOKYO – Oct. 25 , 2024 – Today, video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) released the Version 1.60 update to Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (GBVSR), developed by Arc System Works Co., Ltd. for the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam platforms. This update comes with the new playable character Vikala and additional in-game content such as stickers and illustrations included with Battle Pass Round 6.
Version 1.60 Update
Version 1.60 is now available, adding Vikala as a playable DLC character alongside Battle Pass Round 6. For more details, please refer to the patch notes on the official website.
Vikala, Guardian of the North, Joins the Roster as a Playable Character!
Vikala is now obtainable as a DLC character. This addition to the roster includes a Premium Avatar of her that can be set as a Partner Character to give you advice and support while playing, a character badge, and more!
Vikala (Voice: Hayden Daviau [EN] / Atsumi Tanezaki [JP])
As one of the 12 Divine Generals, she has been entrusted to watch over and protect the Northern skies from evil and corruption. Despite being known for her positive and cheerful demeanor, once her headband comes off, she reverts to the shy, introverted girl she has always been inside. Ever at her side is Dormouse, her sentient mousetrap companion.
Additional Character Set (Vikala) Details
DLC Page
Contents:
Playable Character: Vikala
Premium Avatar: Vikala
Badge: Vikala
Figure Studio poses 1–6 and expressions 1–6 for Vikala
Figure Studio poses 1-5 for Mice
Figure Studio poses 1-3 for Dormouse
Bonus item for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game (PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 purchases only)
*You will need the full paid game to use this content, which is sold separately. The latest update may also be required.
*The additional character and items featured in this set are also included in GBVSR Character Pass 1 and GBVSR Deluxe Character Pass 1. Please be careful to ensure you do not make a duplicate purchase.
*The bonus item for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game can be obtained by entering the included serial code into the Serial Codes screen in Granblue Fantasy.
New Character Costume and More Content Coming with Battle Pass Round 6
The latest battle pass, Battle Pass Round 6, includes additional in-game items that can be unlocked, such as character illustrations, music, badges, trophies, and more. A new lobby avatar, Yunicorn, can also be obtained as a battle pass reward.
Players can obtain even more rewards by purchasing the Premium Battle Pass Round 6 DLC for $7.99, which includes a Spooky Vicky costume for Vikala in addition to exclusive character colors and weapon skins. More details about Battle Pass Round 6 can be found on the official website.
Character Color Sets Now Available for DLC Characters!
Character Color Set 3 and Character Color Set 4 are both currently available for download. Both sets unlock additional color variants for DLC characters, now including Vikala with the Version 1.60 update. Don't miss this opportunity to make your purchase!
*Character color variants for 2B not included. Character color sets for the initial roster of 28 characters are also available in Character Color Set 1 and Character Color Set 2.
Ironmouse Joins the GBVSR Voice Cast!
VTuber Ironmouse from VShojo lends her voice to Dormouse, Vikala’s sentient mousetrap partner both in and out of battle. Players can hear Ironmouse’s performance during various actions, including Vikala’s Skybound Art, dash attack, and more.
Ironmouse
A demon queen who goes by several names... but has also been rumored to be Satan herself. She is a friendly, fun-loving demon who ran from her duties and escaped the confines of the underworld in order to make new friends, learn new things and live life to the fullest.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is 50% Off for a Limited Time
Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising are currently on sale on the PlayStation™Store and Steam Store. The Standard Edition includes the full base game, and the Deluxe Edition comes with Deluxe Character Pass 1, which includes the latest DLC character addition to the roster, Vikala. This is the first time that both the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 versions of the game have gone on sale for 50% off.
Sale Periods
PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4: Oct. 23 at 12:00 a.m. (local time) – Nov. 6 at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
Steam®: Oct. 22 at 10:00 a.m. PT – Nov. 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT
*Sale periods differ across platforms and are subject to change without prior notice. Please review the store pages for further details and ensure to verify the discounted price when purchasing.
*Some contents are also sold as part of a set. Be careful not to purchase the same contents twice.
For more information, please follow the links below:
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Official Site: https://rising.granbluefantasy.jp/en/
GBVS Official X: https://x.com/gbvs_official
Granblue Fantasy Versus Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gbvs_official
###