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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – Here We Go AgainThe Endless Ragnarok expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink introduces new endgame content, including higher difficulty quests and a roguelite mode called Conflux. While the story offers little development, the expansion focuses on engaging gameplay with new playable characters and a weapon "Transcendence" system. The new Chaos difficulty quests and challenging boss fights provide a significant step up in difficulty, making the game feel more complete.
Long-Forgotten PlayStation Exclusive RPG Still Coming, Dev SaysCygames has confirmed that its PlayStation 4 exclusive action RPG, Project Awakening, is still in development. Company president Koichi Watanabe stated that the game is "steadily progressing" and "really starting to take shape," suggesting it is still some time away from release and unlikely to launch within the current console generation.
Project Awakening Development Will Now “Really Accelerate”, Says StudioCygames announced that development on Project Awakening will significantly accelerate, with staff from Granblue Fantasy: Relink joining the team. The studio is switching from its in-house Cyllista engine to Unreal Engine 5 to achieve "hyper-photorealism." The game's action tempo will be slower and more tactical than Granblue Fantasy: Relink, emphasizing weighty combat and realistic monster behaviors.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launch trailer – Cygames’ RPG incoming for Nintendo Switch 2Cygames has released a launch trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, an expanded version of the action RPG coming to Nintendo Switch 2. This new version includes additional content, an exclusive local co-op mode, and features like party-based attacks and summons. The game launches on July 7 and offers a variety of co-op quests and challenges.
Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely continues its mobile investment spree with Umamusame: Pretty Derby director's new company Studio AuKnowMobile gaming giant Scopely has made a strategic investment into Studio AuKnow, a new company founded by the former director of the popular mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby. This investment is part of Scopely's ongoing commitment to the Japanese market and broader Saudi Arabian efforts to invest in the growing mobile gaming sector.
Steam is getting a jockey simulator next month that reimagines umamusume as normal horsesBlue Bullet is releasing Full Stride, a jockey racing simulator on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game reimagines the horse girl concept from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, which was released on Steam by Cygames on June 24, 2025, as featuring normal horses. Players will manage racing styles, stamina, and other factors to achieve victory.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok summons bigger monsters and a conflux of battlesGranblue Fantasy: Relink is receiving a significant expansion titled Endless Ragnarok, which adds new quests, a roguelite battle mode called The Conflux, and powerful new Summon abilities. This expansion is available as both a standalone retail game and DLC for existing players. The article also touches on the game's performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 and mentions crossplay support.
Mead Based on Umamusume Tokai Teio Being MadeTentaka Shuzo will release a mead inspired by Tokai Teio from Umamusume: Pretty Derby and her favorite honey drink. The "Tokei Teio Hachimi Wine" will be available for purchase online starting June 23, 2026, for 4900 JPY and contains 6% alcohol. Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available on mobile devices and Windows PC.
Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Demo DebutsA demo for Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC, allowing players to sample Story and Quest modes. While demo data does not transfer, players can earn rewards for the full game, which launches on July 9, 2026. The demo includes new characters like Seofon and features adjustments to existing content.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Team Outlines New Features and Excitement for Nintendo Switch 2 - NintendoFuseDevelopers Tetsuya Fukuhara and Sanshiro Hidaka discuss the upcoming expansion "Endless Ragnarok" for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, detailing new story content, playable characters, expanded combat systems, and progression features. The expansion aims to add 20-30 hours of playtime and will be available on July 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a focus on enhancing accessibility and player expression.
A demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is out nowCygames has released a demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, the upcoming DLC and expanded release for their action RPG. The demo is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, featuring content from the original game and multiplayer quests. The full DLC, launching July 9th, adds new endgame content, story quests, and a roguelite mode.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Preview – The Expansion Fans Have Been Waiting ForGranblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is an upcoming expansion that adds six new playable characters and 20-30 hours of new missions with a higher difficulty tier. It also introduces the Conflux mode, a single-player roguelike designed to speed up material grinding, and new gameplay mechanics like Summons and Master Traits for deeper character customization. The expansion is set to release on July 9 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Preview: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Feels Right At Home On Switch 2Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on July 9, 2026, adding new characters, storylines, combat mechanics, and a roguelike-inspired Conflux mode. This expansion significantly increases the game's content, making the Switch a fitting platform for the action RPG, which previously released in 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The preview highlights the game's engaging combat, new challenges, and potential for co-op play.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok demo now availableA demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. The demo allows players to try out early portions of the story mode, several quests with cross-play matchmaking, and a tutorial mode. The full game is set to release on July 9.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok gets Nintendo Switch 2 demo, details on how to unlock new story and Conflux, new trailerA demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring an early portion of the story and multiple playable characters. Cygames also released a new trailer and detailed how to unlock the Endless Ragnarok story content and the new Conflux gameplay mode. The full expansion is set to launch on July 9, 2026.
New Demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is Available for Download TodayCygames has released a demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The demo allows players to experience an early portion of the main story and includes multiple playable characters and quests with rewards transferable to the full game, which launches on July 9, 2026.
Sweep Tosho Kicks Off Umamusume June 2026 Banner ScheduleCygames has revealed the June 2026 banner schedule for Umamusume: Pretty Derby, featuring new trainee characters Sweep Tosho and Air Shakur. The schedule includes banners for SSR Support Cards like Taiki Shuttle and El Condor Pasa, as well as reruns for Narita Brian and Seiun Sky. The month will also host events such as Fuji Kiseki's Showtime, Legend Races, a story event, and the Champions Meeting Cancer Cup.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Fraux character trailerCygames has released a new trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, showcasing the character Fraux. The action RPG is set to launch on July 9, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The game features dynamic combat, online co-op, and expanded solo and multiplayer content.- Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok ‘Meet the Crew: Fraux’ trailerCygames and Cygames Osaka have released a new trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, showcasing the character Fraux. This trailer is part of the 'Meet the Crew' series highlighting playable characters in the game.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok shows off Fraux in new trailerCygames has released new trailers for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, showcasing the new playable character Fraux. This upgraded re-release of the co-op action RPG will feature expanded solo and multiplayer content, new stories, game modes, summon mechanics, and crossplay support. Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is set to launch on July 9th for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.