The demo is an updated version of the Open Beta demo available in April, making adjustments to balance and UI while adding Seofon as a playable character. It includes both a Story Mode and a Quest Mode. While progress in the demo does not directly transfer to the full expansion, various demo rewards will be available upon the release of Endless Ragnarok, according to the press release.
Cygames also details how to access Endless Ragnarok in the main game when it launches, alongside new playable characters available.
In addition, a new 'The Journey So Far' trailer has also been posted, combining elements from the original game along with the upcoming new expansion.
The new trailer and details can be found below, via Cygames.
Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. is thrilled to announce the demo for the upcoming action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok (hereinafter referred to as Endless Ragnarok) is available on all platforms. The game is set to release on July 9, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam and is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.
To mark the occasion, a third trailer, “The Journey So Far,” has been released, alongside details on how to unlock Endless Ragnarok’s story, as well as the all-new gameplay mode, the Conflux.
Game Demo
As a gateway for newcomers to experience Relink, an early portion of the main story and multiple characters are playable in the demo. Each quest grants rewards upon completion that may be redeemed in the full game.
Demo content includes
Story Mode – Play through an early portion of the main story from Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Clear story mode to redeem rewards in the full game of Granblue Fantasy: Relink or Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok
Quest Mode – Play through quests either solo or with others. Crossplay matchmaking with other platforms is available in the demo, with a total of four different quests to try. Complete three available quests to unlock the fourth quest, “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer,” which allows access to Summons, an all-new battle mechanic. Each quest grants rewards upon completion that may be redeemed in the full game of Granblue Fantasy: Relink or Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok
Changes from the Open Beta Version
In the quest “Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer,” HP and ATK have been reduced for the enemy “Aquila Ruby Golem”
Character artwork in the main menu has been updated
Seofon has been added as a playable character. The famed Star Sword Sovereign unlocks differently from most characters in the full game, but players can now try him out in the demo
Fixes have been implemented for issues related to co-op matching
Tutorial Mode - Learn game basics, such as how to control characters during exploration and combat
*Demo content may vary from the full game
*Progress made in this demo will automatically save. Data can’t be saved or loaded manually
*Demo data can’t be carried over to the full game
*If saved data for clearing the demo is lost or erased, demo rewards can’t be claimed
*Demo rewards will become available to claim upon the release of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok
*A Nintendo Switch Online Membership is required to access online multiplayer features on the Nintendo Switch 2
*A PlayStation Plus membership is not required to access online multiplayer features on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4
Third Trailer: The Journey So Far
The “Second Trailer” originally released for Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been revisited to include elements from Endless Ragnarok. By combining Relink’s story and Endless Ragnarok’s new combat and gameplay, “The Journey So Far” demonstrates the high-flying spirit of adventure in the Sky Realm.
Unlocking New Story Content and The Conflux
Endless Ragnarok is an expansive new addition to Granblue Fantasy: Relink.
Clear the quest “The Tale of Bahamut’s Rage” in Relink to unlock Chaos-difficulty quests and embark on Endless Ragnarok’s story. Summons, an all-new battle mechanic, will be unlocked upon beginning Endless Ragnarok’s story and obtaining your first Summon. These powerful allies may be used in Chaos-difficulty or higher quests.
How to Unlock The Conflux
The Conflux, a new solo gameplay mode, can be unlocked by playing through a newly added side quest in Seedhollow. The side quest becomes available during Chapter 6 of the main story and unlocks the first Cycle of the Conflux.
Furthermore, Cycles two and three of the Conflux can also be unlocked in Relink as the player progresses through the main story.
To unlock each Cycle:
Cycle 1: Start the side quest added in Chapter 6
Cycle 2: Progress through Hard-difficulty quests
Cycle 3: Progress through Maniac-difficulty quests
Deeper Cycles: Progress through the story of Endless Ragnarok
Each Cycle rewards different upgrade materials:
Cycle 1: Obtain weapon forging materials
Cycle 2: Obtain sigil upgrade materials
Cycle 3: Obtain weapon uncap/awakening materials and rare sigils
How to Unlock New Playable Characters
Each of the six new playable characters is unlocked differently:
Beatrix, Eustace - Trade Crewmate Cards at the Knicknack Shack. Additional ways to obtain Crewmate Cards will be added in the full game
Gallanza, Maglielle - During Chapter Ø of Relink, progress through Hard-difficulty quests until a certain cutscene plays to obtain unique Crewmate Cards. These can be traded at the Knicknack Shack
Fraux, Fediel - Progress through Endless Ragnarok’s story to have these characters join your crew
Major Update for Relink with the Release of Endless Ragnarok
In addition to the new features to be added with Endless Ragnarok, Granblue Fantasy: Relink will also receive a major update. To make the game more accessible and enjoyable, a number of quality-of-life improvements will be implemented along with overall game rebalancing and the addition of new side quests. More details will be shared in the livestream scheduled for Wednesday, July 8 (JST). The patch notes will also be posted to the Endless Ragnarok website at the same time.
