GBVSR Switch 2 Version Arrives September 17, with Id Joining the Same Day

Cygames’ official press release has laid out the next major move for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. According to the official materials, the Ver.2.60 update will be released on September 17, 2026, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version is also scheduled to launch on the same day.

The key point of this announcement is that it does not stop at one piece of DLC news. Id joining the roster, a new stage, a new shared system, character balance adjustments, and the Switch 2 release have all been grouped onto the same date.

Everything moving at once on September 17

The official materials explain that Id from Granblue Fantasy: Relink will enter GBVSR as an additional DLC character. They also preview the new stage Ainsteddo Archipelago, a new system shared by all characters, and balance adjustments for multiple characters.

In other words, for existing players, this is not an update built around only one new character. It is a patch that can reshape the overall flow of play. In fighting games, a major update like this can easily become a reason to return.

What the Switch 2 version means

The Switch 2 version is described as allowing players to use all 40 characters in total, including the previously released additional DLC characters. The official materials also include local wireless battles using Nintendo Switch 2 systems gathered together.

So this news is not simply “the Granblue fighting game is coming to a handheld system.” For existing console and PC players, it marks the date of a new update. For Switch 2 users, it becomes a new platform option for getting started. However, because the Switch 2 version’s price has not yet been decided, later official information should be checked again before paying.

What to watch now

If you already own GBVSR, the September 17 update and Id’s arrival are the points to use when deciding whether to return. For fans on the Relink side, the biggest question is how Id will connect with the GBVSR cast.

On the other hand, those waiting for the Switch 2 version can wait for follow-up announcements on price and product contents. What is certain at this stage is the planned September 17 release, the all 40 characters note, and support for local wireless battles.