Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok lands on Nintendo Switch 2 as the franchise's first major entry on Nintendo hardware.
The Granblue Fantasy universe began with a Japan-only mobile release in 2014 from Cygames and has since expanded into anime, manga and multiple game spin-offs.
This Switch 2 version presents an action-oriented take on that long-running IP and serves as an accessible entry point for players unfamiliar with the series.
From the outset Relink – Endless Ragnarok positions players inside an ongoing adventure rather than an origin story.
The reviewer's impression was that the game delivers on a kind of "Ragnarok fantasy," presenting established characters and immediate camaraderie instead of traditional JRPG origin tropes.
Characters such as Katalina, Vyrn and Rackam are introduced as seasoned skyfarers, with optional flashbacks available to flesh out backstories for those who want more context.
Gameplay departs from turn-based conventions in favor of 100% action combat.
You can field four skyfarers simultaneously, with the remaining characters handled by AI or local/online co-op.
Each recruitable character changes the feel of combat through distinct button combos and elemental strengths; party swaps are important for exploiting those elemental advantages against bosses.
The game supports local and online co-op for up to four players, and the AI is serviceable for single-player runs.
Encounters vary between lengthy boss fights, chaotic enemy hordes and objective-based segments such as timed defenses.
Town hubs allow players to upgrade weapons, manage party loadouts, recruit additional characters and pick up sidequests from a guild-style mission board.
The title also includes a mission replay system for players seeking improved performance and better rewards.
Visually, Relink – Endless Ragnarok is a highlight on the Nintendo Switch 2: character models, environments and animation are consistently praised, and frame issues were not prominent in the reviewer’s playtime.
Noted drawbacks include a relatively short main campaign (under 30 hours according to the review), a degree of repetition across encounters, and a default hidden map that some players may find inconvenient.
Button mapping for run and map were criticized on the included Switch 2 controller layout, with remapping suggested for comfort.
At a $60 price point the package offers strong presentation and immediate combat thrills, even if the linear story and repetition temper the experience for some JRPG veterans.
For Nintendo players new to Granblue Fantasy, Relink – Endless Ragnarok presents an attractive, action-heavy introduction to Cygames' skybound saga on the Switch 2.
The Granblue Fantasy universe began with a Japan-only mobile release in 2014 from Cygames and has since expanded into anime, manga and multiple game spin-offs.
This Switch 2 version presents an action-oriented take on that long-running IP and serves as an accessible entry point for players unfamiliar with the series.
From the outset Relink – Endless Ragnarok positions players inside an ongoing adventure rather than an origin story.
The reviewer's impression was that the game delivers on a kind of "Ragnarok fantasy," presenting established characters and immediate camaraderie instead of traditional JRPG origin tropes.
Characters such as Katalina, Vyrn and Rackam are introduced as seasoned skyfarers, with optional flashbacks available to flesh out backstories for those who want more context.
Gameplay departs from turn-based conventions in favor of 100% action combat.
You can field four skyfarers simultaneously, with the remaining characters handled by AI or local/online co-op.
Each recruitable character changes the feel of combat through distinct button combos and elemental strengths; party swaps are important for exploiting those elemental advantages against bosses.
The game supports local and online co-op for up to four players, and the AI is serviceable for single-player runs.
Encounters vary between lengthy boss fights, chaotic enemy hordes and objective-based segments such as timed defenses.
Town hubs allow players to upgrade weapons, manage party loadouts, recruit additional characters and pick up sidequests from a guild-style mission board.
The title also includes a mission replay system for players seeking improved performance and better rewards.
Visually, Relink – Endless Ragnarok is a highlight on the Nintendo Switch 2: character models, environments and animation are consistently praised, and frame issues were not prominent in the reviewer’s playtime.
Noted drawbacks include a relatively short main campaign (under 30 hours according to the review), a degree of repetition across encounters, and a default hidden map that some players may find inconvenient.
Button mapping for run and map were criticized on the included Switch 2 controller layout, with remapping suggested for comfort.
At a $60 price point the package offers strong presentation and immediate combat thrills, even if the linear story and repetition temper the experience for some JRPG veterans.
For Nintendo players new to Granblue Fantasy, Relink – Endless Ragnarok presents an attractive, action-heavy introduction to Cygames' skybound saga on the Switch 2.
