Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising adds Anila and details her new mechanics

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Risingthe fighting game from Cygames and developer Arc System Works for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC, has confirmed the incorporation of Anila to its staff with a new trailer unveiled on the occasion of Cygames Cup Special 2023. The team has also revealed some of the changes to its gameplay With respect to Granblue Fantasy: Versus original.

Anila is the first known addition to this sequel.. The short video is just its introduction, but the publisher promises a more in-depth look at its gameplay in another video to be released on March 4. She is described as a balanced fighter, equipped with projectiles, anti-aircraft, and quick attacks. Of course, it will not be for newbies as Gran can be, because she has many moves for the more experienced: she is “easy to learn, difficult to master”.

new mechanics

Rising not simply be an expansion of the template, with rollback netcode and cross play between platforms. Although the main experience will be similar, the additions and new mechanics will add depth to the system that we already knew.

For example we have the dash attack, an attack that is executed while running towards the opponent and that helps to maintain the pressure in combination with light, medium or strong blows. Some players can start a combo with this attack, or surprise unprotected opponents.

like the system Auto Combo original, the Triple Attacks They can be executed by tapping an attack three times, but the third hit can be changed to a high or low hit depending on the button. It is another way to find fault with the opponent’s defense.

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising was announced last month and already then I announced the Ultimate Skillsmore powerful versions of the Plus Skills that allow you to briefly slow down your opponent’s movement. We can expect an expansion of the roster of fighters and the combat scenarios, as well as a simplified version of the RPG Mode in a new Story Mode that includes all the chapters of the first Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Improved graphics with tweaks to the shaders and post processing effects to replicate the iconic art style of Granblue Fantasya new online lobby called Island.