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 main quest in Rising takes approximately 20 hours to complete, but can exceed 60 hours if you pursue side quests and higher difficulty modes.

: A mysterious "chaos" begins affecting the sky realms, causing friends to turn against each other and forcing Gran to fight notable characters from the series.

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

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

: Progressing through the story grants gallery art, lobby avatars, and badges for reaching both "Normal" and "True" endings. Community Perspectives