In a nutshell

• Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Version 2.50 adds new playable character Ilsa, available as DLC.
• Battle Pass Round 12 launches with new avatars, costumes, and rewards.
• Both Standard and Deluxe Editions are on sale for 61% off until late February.

Cygames has released Version 2.50 for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, bringing a wealth of new content to the game. The highlight of the update is the addition of Ilsa, the Demonic Drill Sergeant, now available as a DLC character.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Ilsa Details

Priced at $7.99, the Ilsa DLC includes:

• Playable character Ilsa
• Premium avatar and badge
• Weapon cutout: Nybeth
• Figure studio poses and expressions
• Bonus items for the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game (PlayStation purchases only)

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Battle Pass Round 12 and Returning Rewards

The update also introduces Battle Pass Round 12, featuring new illustrations, stickers, music, badges, and trophies. A new lobby avatar, Battle Mode Lyria, is included, while the Premium Battle Pass Round 12 adds exclusive costumes like M.M. Look Up! Meg, weapon skins, and character colors.

Additionally, rewards from Battle Pass Round 7 are making a comeback, including Zooey’s Arbitrator of the Shore costume, character color sets, and weapon skins.

Limited-Time Sale: 61% Off

Both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition of GBVSR are currently available at a massive 61% discount:

• Steam sale runs until February 17, 2026.
• PlayStation sale runs until February 25, 2026.

This is one of the steepest discounts yet, making it the perfect time for new players to jump in.

Esports Spotlight: Arc World Tour and EVO

GBVSR continues to shine on the competitive stage. The game will headline the Arc World Tour 2025–2026 Finals in South Korea this March, and has been confirmed as a main title at EVO Japan 2026 and EVO 2026 Las Vegas later this year. Registration for both tournaments is now open.

Commemorative Merchandise

To celebrate Ilsa’s arrival, new merchandise is available via CyStore, including acrylic stands, keychains, and apparel through Amazon’s Merch on Demand service. Pre-orders are open until March 9, 2026.