Endless Ragnarok is a massive expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink introducing six new characters, a summon system, rogue-lite solo modes, and Chaos-tier endgame quests, launching July 9, 2026.
Launching on July 9, 2026, Endless Ragnarok brings a massive wave of content to Granblue Fantasy: Relink across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It pushes the Zegagrande Skydom to the brink with an apocalyptic storyline centered around the ragnalia, monsters that herald the end of times. Rather than a standalone release, this is a major expansion layered on top of the original game, bundling new progression systems, endgame modes, and a fresh roster of fan-favorite characters.
- Endless Ragnarok release context and core premise
- New playable characters and recruitment methods
- The Summon system and Primal Burst mechanic
- New endgame modes: Chaos difficulty and The Conflux
- Master Level system, weapon transcendence, and balance changes
- Demo rewards and progression carryover
- Frequently Asked Questions
Endless Ragnarok release context and core premise
Endless Ragnarok functions as a large-scale expansion and quasi-sequel rather than a minor DLC pack. It adds a new story campaign, over 160 quests, and expanded co-op and solo endgame options directly on top of the existing Relink framework. Players will face off against the ragnalia monsters threatening the Zegagrande Skydom in a new apocalyptic arc.
The expansion is preceded by a playable demo that previews the core combat loop and progression systems. Crossplay is fully supported across all platforms—Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam—with online co-op capping at four players.
New playable characters and recruitment methods
| Character | Recruitment Method | Weapon Count | Included Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallanza | Chapter Zero | 4 | 2 Character Sigil, 1 Warpath |
| Maglielle | Chapter Zero | 4 | 2 Character Sigil, 1 Warpath |
| Beatrix | Crewmate Card (Chaos Rank) | Unconfirmed | 2 Character Sigil, 1 Warpath |
| Eustace | Crewmate Card (The Conflux) | Unconfirmed | 2 Character Sigil, 1 Warpath |
| Fraux | Endless Ragnarok Story | 4 (Speculated) | 2 Character Sigil, 1 Warpath |
| Fediel | Endless Ragnarok Story | 4 (Speculated) | 2 Character Sigil, 1 Warpath |
Six new playable characters join the roster in Endless Ragnarok: Gallanza, Maglielle, Beatrix, Eustace, Fraux, and Fediel. Each character has a specific recruitment path tied to different modes and story milestones. Most of the cast comes with two character sigils and a warpath each for immediate build customization.
Eustace and Beatrix are recruited via crewmate cards. You earn one of these cards by reaching the new Chaos rank, and the other by playing through The Conflux. Maglielle and Gallanza are unlocked through Chapter Zero, while Fraux and Fediel are obtained by progressing through Endless Ragnarok’s main story.
Maglielle and Gallanza are confirmed to have four weapons each. Fraux and Fediel have not been officially shown yet, but early players speculate they will also have four weapons based on their weapon types, though this is not yet confirmed like the others.
The Summon system and Primal Burst mechanic
The headline mechanic of Endless Ragnarok is the Summon system. Summons are earned as you progress through the expansion’s story, after which they can be equipped to characters. Players have up to four summon slots available, adding four more customization layers that function similarly to war elementals, complete with their own sigils and overmastery stats.
When a summon is activated, Lyria channels it and you manually take control of the summon’s actions in battle. During this activation animation, your character is granted complete invincibility frames, adding a high-impact burst layer to the action combat. Summons drop from the new Chaos, Chaos Plus, and Chaos Plus Plus quest tiers. The most exceptional summons may be available through an exchange system or farmed from specific bosses like Lucilius or Beelzebub.
Tied to this is the Primal Burst mechanic. This powerful follow-up attack is triggered when the party performs a full chain of Skybound Arts under specific conditions. Lyria unleashes the attack through a summon, and the resulting Primal Beast that appears is element-dependent.
New endgame modes: Chaos difficulty and The Conflux
Endless Ragnarok introduces two major endgame avenues. The first is Chaos difficulty, a new, unforgiving quest tier that unlocks immediately at the start of the expansion. Sitting above existing tiers like Novice, Veteran, and Zegagrande Legend, Chaos quests are designed to push coordinated teams further than ever. Bosses in this tier utilize a unique EX Burst ability, requiring tight execution and party coordination.
The second is The Conflux, an all-new solo mode featuring randomly generated enemies, hazards, and stages. It operates as a rogue-lite endgame alternative where players face unpredictable challenges and collect selectable buffs—referred to as enigmatic powers—as they progress deeper into the floors. The mode yields materials used to build weapons. A common misconception is that The Conflux supports multiplayer; however, despite its endless replayability, The Conflux is strictly a single-player solo mode. The exact quest or chapter that unlocks The Conflux is not yet documented.
Master Level system, weapon transcendence, and balance changes
| System | Key Details | Materials/Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Master Level | Milestones from 2 to 50 grant 3,000 ATK, 6,000 HP, 100% damage cap. Perks alter combo routes and game plans. | Ambrosia (for gating higher levels) |
| Weapon Transcendence | Up to 7 tiers. Replaces traits (e.g., Break Assassin to Nimble Onslaught) and adds weak point-based damage caps. | Grand Refinium, Ragnite Stunner, boss drops |
| Balance Changes | Katalina 2s Arts grace period, perfect blocking during attacks/vaulting, Seofon’s Spada di Event, updated AI. | Endless Ragnarok Demo access |
Endless Ragnarok drastically expands character progression through the Master Level system. Hitting milestones from levels two to 50 alone yields a total of 3,000 attack, 6,000 HP, and 100% damage cap. You also earn additional stats and effects from perks by spending rank-up points. These perks are reportedly gated by specific materials, meaning all that farmed Ambrosia will remain useful even after uncapping each milestone. Cygames appears to be setting players up to triple down on individual sets of perks from higher-level styles, with an interview noting they will do drastic things like change combo routes or game plans.
Every weapon in the game is now receiving transcendence. Quest reward screens list materials like Grand Refinium and Ragnite Stunner, with bosses presumably dropping the other five kinds of Ragnite for each weapon. Early screenshots show Percival’s executioner weapon at transcendence three of seven, featuring weak point at 28, break assassin replaced with nimble onslaught, a special new damage cap sigil that increases damage cap based on fulfilling weak point requirements, and cascade. Based on Japanese terminology referring to it as the ultimate weapon, early players believe Terminus weapons will ultimately remain top damage, though weapon transcendence might let other weapons catch up or fulfill their niches properly.
Demo rewards and progression carryover
The playable demo’s Story Mode and quests grant completion rewards that carry over into the full Granblue Fantasy: Relink or the Endless Ragnarok expansion itself, effectively turning the demo into a progression pre-event. However, the exact in-game redemption menu flow for these rewards is not fully detailed in public materials.
Do not delete your Endless Ragnarok demo save data until you have confirmed the rewards carried over to the full expansion at launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Endless Ragnarok a standalone game or an expansion?
Endless Ragnarok is a massive expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, not a standalone game. Base game owners can purchase it as an upgrade kit, though a Standard Edition bundling the base game with the expansion is also available for newcomers.
Does The Conflux support multiplayer co-op?
No, The Conflux is strictly a single-player solo mode. Despite featuring endless rogue-lite replayability with random enemies and selectable buffs, it does not support multiplayer co-op.
Do I need to buy a full new copy if I already own Relink?
No, players who already own Granblue Fantasy: Relink can purchase a separate Upgrade Kit to convert their existing copy into the Endless Ragnarok version on the same platform.
Do demo rewards carry over to the full expansion?
Yes, rewards earned from the demo’s Story Mode and quests carry over. However, the exact in-game redemption menu flow is not fully detailed, so keep your demo save data intact until carryover is confirmed at launch.
Which platforms support crossplay?
Crossplay is supported across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam. Online co-op caps at four players and requires the appropriate online subscription, such as PS Plus on PlayStation.
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