Granblue Fantasy: Relink Drops Endless Ragnarok Demo Ahead of July 9 Expansion

Cygames dropped a free demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Endless Ragnarok expansion on June 18, 2026. The full paid expansion lands July 9 on PS5, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Relink is a four-player action RPG where you build a party and chain fast, combo-heavy attacks into giant boss fights. You can run it solo with AI partners or in online co-op. The Monster Hunter comparison shows up constantly in community discussions, and it fits: the endgame is a boss-grind loop. The difference is the style. Relink leans into anime spectacle, big music moments, and a story that fans genuinely remember. It shipped over 1 million copies in its first two weeks.

Endless Ragnarok is a paid expansion, not a sequel. It picks up after the base game's ending and adds a new battle system built around Summons. The Summon mechanic lets you equip powerful allies and call them in mid-fight for burst damage or party buffs. Fans on the subreddit have called it the biggest mechanical addition since launch, and previews from hands-on demos back that up. The expansion also adds new characters, new co-op quests, new story events unlocked through quest completion rather than chapter progression, and a roguelike-style Conflux mode.

If you already own Relink, the Upgrade Kit costs $29.99 (Standard) or $54.99 (Special Edition). If you are new to the game, Cygames sells a bundle with both Relink and the expansion, so you do not need to buy the original separately. Check Steam or the PlayStation Store for current bundle pricing. The demo is free on all four platforms and your progress carries into the full version.

Switch 2 owners get something the other platforms do not: local communication play on top of the full crossplay. The base game never came to any Nintendo platform, so this is the first time Switch players can get in on the co-op.

Why it's blowing up right now

Three things landed on the same day: the free demo, a new trailer, and the confirmed July 9 date. Players who never touched Relink can try the new Summons system for free, and Switch 2 owners get their first crack at a game that sold a million copies before they had access. The expansion was a surprise reveal back at a Nintendo Direct in February 2026, and the demo is the first wide playable look since then. If you want to know whether Endless Ragnarok is worth $29.99, July 9 is your answer date.