The story of (and its updated version, Rising ) is a standalone tale that takes place within the broader Granblue Fantasy universe. It follows the protagonist, Gran , and his crew of Skyfarers as they travel to various islands to uncover a mysterious force causing chaos and violence among former allies. Core Plot Points

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.

Reviewers and players generally find the story to be a solid entry point for newcomers, though some find the mechanics a bit repetitive.

: Players visit different locales, meet the main cast, and learn about their backstories and relationships.

: The crew must thwart the ambitions of Beelzebub , an Astral seeking to conquer multiple dimensions, and Lucilius , who dreams of absolute destruction.