Following theannouncementof Arc System Works’Granblue Fantasy Versus,Granblue Fantasy (mobile) director Tetsuya Fukuhara commented on many different aspects of the game in an interview withFamitsu. If you’re also interested in the upcomingGranblue Fantasy RPG, Granblue Fantasy Relink,you can check out what Fukuhara-sanhad to reveal about thatas well.
In the interview, Fukuhara-san says that sinceGranblueis Cygames' biggest IP, they’re hoping to “energize” the console gaming industry with new releases stemming from the mega-popular mobile title. In return, they hope to introduce the series to a whole bunch of new players.
SinceGranblue Fantasy Versusis based on a mobile title, Arc System Works will focus on making the game more accessible to newcomers; it won’t feature heavy combo strings and supers can be executed through the push of a button. However, there will be some deeper mechanics included appealing to the more intense fighting game community. The speed of the fighter will be moderate while juggling and aerial combos can be done in limited situations.
Considering Arc System Works' experience withDragon Ball FighterZ,I don’t think hardcore fighting game fans have anything to worry about in terms of depth. Even with simplistic combo mechanics, Arc has proved that they can make an incredibly deep fighting game that’s both accessible and hardcore.
More characters will be announced in the future with varying abilities, making them feel unique from other in-game fighters. Fukuhara-san also commented on the potential of future DLC, saying that it’s something they’re definitely interested in.
For newcomers to the series, the story inGranblue Fantasy Versuswill be entirely separate from the main game, but fans of the mobile title can still find enjoyment in it. Additionally, the game will include online support for both ranked and player matches.
Fukuhara-san expressed interest in bringing the title to arcades, saying it’s something that the team is definitely interested and it’s under consideration. In its current state,Granblue Fantasy Versusis about 60 percent complete, with most of the main components being nearly done. Once those are finished, the team plans to focus on the overall quality.
Finally, the team is very interested in launching the game on PC via Steam. For now, their main focus is fleshing out the console version. For more on theGranblue Fantasyseries, you’re able to check out somenew gameplayfrom the Platinum Games co-developed action RPGGranblue Fantasy Relink.
Granblue Fantasy Versuswill launch sometime in 2019 exclusively on the PS4. As of right now, no official date has been given.
