Everybody calm down! It’s happening! Everyone’s favorite sword-wielding android, 2B, is coming toGranblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. I didn’t know that I was missing her but it’s abundantly clear that I was.
In a move that is both simultaneously surprising and not, Square Enix is licensing out one of its most popular characters. It appears that the puppet character, Nier, will have some competition in several ways.
When is 2B coming to GBVSR?
DuringGranblue Fes 2023, Cygames and Arc System Works announced theNier: Automatastar would be joining the fantasy fighter’s roster in February 2024 as part of theDeluxe EditionCharacter Pass 1 or for $7.99 individually. In addition to 2B as a playable character, she’ll also be usable as a Premium Avatar as part of the DLC.
For those who don’t speak Japanese or want to sift through 6+ hours of footage, apost was made on Twitter(now X), including a65-second videoof the blindfolded battler.
Granblue Fes 2023 News:Glory to mankind. 2B from#NieRAutomatais the second playable DLC character coming to#GBVSR!🎬 2B Gameplay Trailer:https://t.co/oeDixG8bQQpic.twitter.com/6fTLgfSxDc
2B makes a rather stylish entrance with Pod following some conversation between the baffled Gran and Djeeta. She then gets to work with both the Virtuous Contract and Virtuous Treaty swords before unleashing a Skybound Art with several Pod units.
She looks formidable with large sweeping attacks, quick-fire attacks from Pod, and teleporting dodges aplenty. I’m certainly excited to try her out as, despite not really enjoyingNier: Automata‘s story, 2B’s design and gameplay completely won me over.
This isn’t 2B’s first foray into fighting game territory, as she previously traveled back in time to fight against the likes of Nightmare and Voldo inSoulcalibur VI. She was a ton of fun to play then and her appearance inGBVSRlooks to be a repeat performance. Whether you intend on playing her or not, it’ll be wise to practice against her in the training mode as she’s likely to be a popular pick following the release.
