Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Version 2.50 Arrives Feb. 10
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2026 5:16 pm
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Version 2.50 Arrives Feb. 10
New Playable Character Ilsa and Battle Pass Among New Content
TOKYO — Feb. 10, 2026 — Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) released the Version 2.50 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 Ilsa and new content such as illustrations, stickers, as well as additional in-game content included with Premium Battle Pass Round 12. It will also include previously released content from Premium Battle Pass Round 7.
Version 2.50 Update
Version 2.50 was released on Feb. 10 and introduces the new playable character Ilsa in addition to the content included with Battle Pass Round 12.
For more details, please refer to the patch notes on the official website.
Update Contents:
Playable character: Ilsa
Various battle and character adjustments
Battle Pass Round 12
Some Premium Battle Pass Round 7 rewards available again as DLC or the in-game rupie shop
New illustrations in the Journal
Ilsa, the Demonic Drill Sergeant, Reports for Duty as a Playable Character!
Ilsa 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!
Ilsa (Voice: Dawn M. Bennett [EN] / Mie Sonozaki [JP])
Ilsa is a drill sergeant belonging to the Society – an organization dedicated to the hunting of primal beasts. Fiercely dedicated to the survival of new recruits on the battlefield, she relentlessly employs harsh language to push them beyond their limits. Beneath her abrasive officer exterior, she secretly yearns for romance and has a weakness for sweets.
Additional Character Set (Ilsa) Details
Price: $7.99
DLC Page
Contents:
Playable character: Ilsa
Premium avatar: Ilsa
Badge: Ilsa
Weapon cutout: Nybeth
Figure studio poses and expressions 1–6 for Ilsa
Bonus items for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game (PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 purchases only)
*To use this content, you will need the full-paid game, which is sold separately. The latest update may be required.
*The additional character and items featured in this set are also included in GBVSR Character Pass 2 and GBVSR Deluxe Character Pass 2. Ensure you are not making a duplicate purchase.
*The bonus items 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 Lobby Avatar and Costume Coming with Battle Pass Round 12
Battle Pass Round 12 includes additional in-game items that can be unlocked, such as character illustrations, stickers, music, badges, trophies, and more. A new lobby avatar, Battle Mode Lyria, is also included.
Players can obtain even more rewards by purchasing Premium Battle Pass Round 12, which includes the M.M. Look Up! Costume for Meg in addition to exclusive character colors and weapon skins.
Premium Battle Pass Round 12 Details
Price: $7.99
More details about Battle Pass Round 12 can be found on the official website.
Premium Battle Pass Round 7 Rewards Are Coming Back!
A character costume, character colors, and weapon skins from Round 7 can once again be obtained!
*These products include previously released Premium Battle Pass Round 7 rewards. Ensure you are not making a duplicate purchase.
GBVSR is 61% Off for a Limited Time!
Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is currently on sale for 61% off on the PlayStation™Store and Steam. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up the game at a steep discount!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising - Deluxe Edition: 61% off $74.99
PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4: On sale until 11:59 p.m., Feb. 25, 2026 (PT)
Steam: On sale until 10 a.m., Feb. 17, 2026 (PT)
*Sale periods differ across platforms and regions and are subject to change without prior notice. Please review the store pages for further details and verify the discounted price when purchasing.
*Some content is also sold as part of a set. Ensure you are not making a duplicate purchase.
One Champion Will Claim the GBVSR Throne at Arc World Tour 2025-2026 Finals This March!
Players who qualified at events worldwide since May 2025 will converge in South Korea this March to compete for the Arc World Tour 2025-2026 championship title. Registration is currently open for the Last Chance Qualifiers, to be held at the venue on the second day of the event.
Arc World Tour 2025-2026 Finals
March 20-22, 2026
Venue: KINTEX 2, Hall 6 (South Korea) – attendees must apply in advance to spectate (free of charge)
Visit the official site and registration links for more information
Details regarding schedule and stream will be announced on the Arc World Tour 2025-2026 official site and the official GBVSR Esports X account
GBVSR Will Appear as a Main Title on the Evo Stage Again! Register Today!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has been selected as a main title at two of the world’s premier fighting game events: EVO Japan 2026 and the Evolution Championship Series 2026 (Evo 2026). Registration for both tournaments is now open.
EVO Japan 2026 (May) and Evo 2026 in Las Vegas (June) will both serve as qualifiers for the 2026 World Tour. Interested players should visit the official website for each event for more details.
EVO Japan 2026
May 1-3, 2026
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo, Japan) – an admission ticket is required to participate and spectate (paid)
Visit the official site and find out more about registration
Registration deadline: March 16, 2026
Evo 2026
June 26-28, 2026
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV USA) – an admission ticket is required to participate and spectate (paid)
Visit the official site and find out more about registration
Registration deadline: TBD
New Playable Character Ilsa and Battle Pass Among New Content
TOKYO — Feb. 10, 2026 — Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) released the Version 2.50 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 Ilsa and new content such as illustrations, stickers, as well as additional in-game content included with Premium Battle Pass Round 12. It will also include previously released content from Premium Battle Pass Round 7.
Version 2.50 Update
Version 2.50 was released on Feb. 10 and introduces the new playable character Ilsa in addition to the content included with Battle Pass Round 12.
For more details, please refer to the patch notes on the official website.
Update Contents:
Playable character: Ilsa
Various battle and character adjustments
Battle Pass Round 12
Some Premium Battle Pass Round 7 rewards available again as DLC or the in-game rupie shop
New illustrations in the Journal
Ilsa, the Demonic Drill Sergeant, Reports for Duty as a Playable Character!
Ilsa 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!
Ilsa (Voice: Dawn M. Bennett [EN] / Mie Sonozaki [JP])
Ilsa is a drill sergeant belonging to the Society – an organization dedicated to the hunting of primal beasts. Fiercely dedicated to the survival of new recruits on the battlefield, she relentlessly employs harsh language to push them beyond their limits. Beneath her abrasive officer exterior, she secretly yearns for romance and has a weakness for sweets.
Additional Character Set (Ilsa) Details
Price: $7.99
DLC Page
Contents:
Playable character: Ilsa
Premium avatar: Ilsa
Badge: Ilsa
Weapon cutout: Nybeth
Figure studio poses and expressions 1–6 for Ilsa
Bonus items for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game (PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 purchases only)
*To use this content, you will need the full-paid game, which is sold separately. The latest update may be required.
*The additional character and items featured in this set are also included in GBVSR Character Pass 2 and GBVSR Deluxe Character Pass 2. Ensure you are not making a duplicate purchase.
*The bonus items 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 Lobby Avatar and Costume Coming with Battle Pass Round 12
Battle Pass Round 12 includes additional in-game items that can be unlocked, such as character illustrations, stickers, music, badges, trophies, and more. A new lobby avatar, Battle Mode Lyria, is also included.
Players can obtain even more rewards by purchasing Premium Battle Pass Round 12, which includes the M.M. Look Up! Costume for Meg in addition to exclusive character colors and weapon skins.
Premium Battle Pass Round 12 Details
Price: $7.99
More details about Battle Pass Round 12 can be found on the official website.
Premium Battle Pass Round 7 Rewards Are Coming Back!
A character costume, character colors, and weapon skins from Round 7 can once again be obtained!
*These products include previously released Premium Battle Pass Round 7 rewards. Ensure you are not making a duplicate purchase.
GBVSR is 61% Off for a Limited Time!
Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is currently on sale for 61% off on the PlayStation™Store and Steam. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up the game at a steep discount!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising - Deluxe Edition: 61% off $74.99
PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4: On sale until 11:59 p.m., Feb. 25, 2026 (PT)
Steam: On sale until 10 a.m., Feb. 17, 2026 (PT)
*Sale periods differ across platforms and regions and are subject to change without prior notice. Please review the store pages for further details and verify the discounted price when purchasing.
*Some content is also sold as part of a set. Ensure you are not making a duplicate purchase.
One Champion Will Claim the GBVSR Throne at Arc World Tour 2025-2026 Finals This March!
Players who qualified at events worldwide since May 2025 will converge in South Korea this March to compete for the Arc World Tour 2025-2026 championship title. Registration is currently open for the Last Chance Qualifiers, to be held at the venue on the second day of the event.
Arc World Tour 2025-2026 Finals
March 20-22, 2026
Venue: KINTEX 2, Hall 6 (South Korea) – attendees must apply in advance to spectate (free of charge)
Visit the official site and registration links for more information
Details regarding schedule and stream will be announced on the Arc World Tour 2025-2026 official site and the official GBVSR Esports X account
GBVSR Will Appear as a Main Title on the Evo Stage Again! Register Today!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has been selected as a main title at two of the world’s premier fighting game events: EVO Japan 2026 and the Evolution Championship Series 2026 (Evo 2026). Registration for both tournaments is now open.
EVO Japan 2026 (May) and Evo 2026 in Las Vegas (June) will both serve as qualifiers for the 2026 World Tour. Interested players should visit the official website for each event for more details.
EVO Japan 2026
May 1-3, 2026
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo, Japan) – an admission ticket is required to participate and spectate (paid)
Visit the official site and find out more about registration
Registration deadline: March 16, 2026
Evo 2026
June 26-28, 2026
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV USA) – an admission ticket is required to participate and spectate (paid)
Visit the official site and find out more about registration
Registration deadline: TBD