Upcoming fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising’s online beta has been delayed from its original May 2023 date due to “stability issues” found during online play. Developer Cygames plans to announce a new schedule in the future alongside a closed and open beta phase for the title.
An Update on the Online Beta
The GBVSR online beta has been delayed from its previously scheduled May 2023 release.
We realize our community must be as disappointed as we are and offer our sincerest apologies.
An updated schedule will be posted as soon as possible.#GBVS #GBVSR pic.twitter.com/BwkVnBR3xr— グランブルーファンタジー ヴァーサス (@gbvs_official) April 24, 2023
Here’s a text version of the statement:
Online Beta Schedule Change
We are sorry to announce that the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising online beta has been delayed from its previously scheduled May release.
The game is currently experiencing stability issues during online play. While we realize that some bumpiness is to be expected during beta testing, we would still like to put our best foot forward and ensure we deliver as enjoyable an experience as possible.
We will announce a new date as soon as things have settled. To everyone who has been looking forward to the GBVSR experience, you have our sincerest apologies.
In order to test our recent implementation of rollback netcode, we will be launching a closed pre-access beta, followed shortly by an open beta. For those who would like to participate in the pre-access beta, registration will open when we announce the updated schedule. Thank you for your patience.
Creative Director
Tetsuya Fukuhara
While the statement didn’t give a concrete date for the new beta schedule, Cygames plans on releasing more information once “things have settled.” Registration for the closed pre-access beta will likely also be made available, so keep your eyes peeled.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is the sequel to Granblue Fantasy: Versus. It is the fighting game spinoff of the popular mobile JRPG gacha game, Granblue Fantasy. Rising was announced earlier this January and will feature rollback netcode for online play.