The story is primarily experienced through (in the original) or Story Mode (in Rising), which blends fighting game mechanics with side-scrolling action and boss battles.
: The crew must thwart the ambitions of Beelzebub , an Astral seeking to conquer multiple dimensions, and Lucilius , who dreams of absolute destruction.
: The updated title, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising , includes all original story content plus a continuation that expands into a three-part epic. Gameplay Experience
: Progressing through the story grants gallery art, lobby avatars, and badges for reaching both "Normal" and "True" endings. Community Perspectives
: Players visit different locales, meet the main cast, and learn about their backstories and relationships.