Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is set to open its beta test soon. Learn more about its schedule and new features ahead of launch.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Open Beta Announced
Runs From April 24 to 27
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok will hold an open beta test from April 24 at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET to April 27 at 11:59 PM PT / 2:59 AM ET, Cygames announced in a press release on April 17. The test will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam, with pre-download starting April 23, 2026, at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET.
The open beta will evaluate network performance and overall game functionality ahead of launch, including online play and cross-play between platforms. It will also feature content from the previous closed beta and introduce a new gameplay feature. As development is still ongoing, content in the beta may differ from the final release.
Check out the timetable below to find out what time the beta test starts and ends in your region:
| Region | Beta Test Start Time | Beta Test End Time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 3:00 a.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 2:59 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 12:00 a.m. | Sunday, April 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 7:59 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 8:59 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 6:59 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 4:59 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 2:59 p.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 3:59 p.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 2:59 p.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 8:59 a.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 4:00 a.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 3:59 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 a.m. | Monday, April 28, 2026, 6:59 a.m. |
Like the previous closed beta, only Tutorial Mode and Quest Mode will be available. In Quest Mode, the first three quests are the same as before. However, a fourth, higher-difficulty quest titled "Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer" will become accessible after clearing the first three.
Completing the initial three quests will also unlock the game’s new summon mechanic, which can then be used in the fourth quest. The summon mechanic will be introduced as a new feature in the game, allowing players to call upon powerful allies in battle using a shared gauge built through link attacks—coordinated team strikes triggered during combat—and Skybound Arts, which are each character’s powerful special abilities.
Six summons will be available in the beta, and players will be able to trigger a "Primal Burst" during Link Time, which is activated when the party’s link gauge reaches 100% and all members perform a coordinated link attack. Entering Link Time will cause Lyria, a mysterious girl who can control primal beasts, to begin channeling a Primal Burst. When all party members use their Skybound Arts to trigger a full burst, Lyria will follow up with the Primal Burst. During Link Time, enemies will move more slowly while players gain buffs such as increased attack power.
Online multiplayer and cross-play between platforms will be supported across all quests, alongside local wireless play on Nintendo Switch 2. Returning players will have their quest completion progress carried over from the closed beta, though equipment and party setups will not be retained.
Meet the Playable Characters
A selection of playable characters will be available during the open beta, including Beatrix, a close-range fighter introduced in the previous closed beta. Here’s the full list of characters that will be available:
⚫︎ Main Character
⚫︎ Katalina
⚫︎ Rackam
⚫︎ Io
⚫︎ Charlotta
⚫︎ Ghandagoza
⚫︎ Narmaya
⚫︎ Lancelot
⚫︎ Siegfried
⚫︎ Yodarha
⚫︎ Zeta
⚫︎ Beatrix
Prepare Your Setup
Participation in the open beta will require meeting several conditions, including completing a post-test web survey and, for Nintendo Switch 2 users, having a Nintendo Switch Online membership to access multiplayer. The system requirements for the Steam version of the open beta are listed below.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit Required) | Windows 11 (64-bit Required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-9100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3200G | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 8GB |
| Storage | 34 GB available space | 34 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD recommended (Capable of 1080p/30fps when graphics are set to Standard.) | SSD recommended (Capable of 1080p/60fps when graphics are set to Ultra.) |
Catch Up on the Series for Free
An introductory video for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, running over seven minutes, is now available on YouTube, offering a recap that bridges the story of the original Granblue Fantasy to the opening of Relink.
From April 17 to July 31, 2026, episodes 1-7 of Granblue Fantasy: The Animation are also available to watch for free on YouTube, covering the early portion of the story with Japanese voice acting and multiple subtitle options. During the same period, the Granblue Fantasy manga is also available to read for free through Kodansha, helping new players familiarize themselves with the series ahead of the game’s launch.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok will launch on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. To stay up to date on the game, check our article below.
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『GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok』オープンベータテスト開催決定！
Open Beta Test Confirmed for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok - Open Beta Test
