Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Endless Ragnarok Upgrade Kit (Standard Edition) Review
An honest look at Endless Ragnarok: a big, bold expansion that adds summons, Conflux solo challenges, master traits and tougher co-op. For owners of the base game — does the upgrade justify the price?
I dove back into Zegagrande with equal parts excitement and mild dread the day Endless Ragnarok landed on July 8, 2026. As someone who’s already sunk dozens of hours into Granblue Fantasy: Relink, this upgrade kit feels like getting the band back together — but with bigger amps and nastier riffs. It brings new story beats, summons you can sometimes control, and a solo Conflux mode that punishes sloppy play. If you loved the base game's combat loop, Endless Ragnarok doubles down; if you left because of grinding, buckle up.
Battlefields That Demand Attention
Relink’s core combat returns intact but with sharper teeth: fights feel longer, telegraphed attacks demand patience, and resource management matters more than before. I found myself chaining basic combos into evasive maneuvers, baiting enemy casts to open up for a primal burst or a summoned assault. The addition of summons changes pacing — some are temporary tools when channeled by Lyria, others make grand, screen-filling entrances and alter crowd control entirely. You still play as your chosen party, but summoned allies can swing tempo, force target priorities, and reward tactical thinking. Expect fights that test your stamina as much as your skill.
Summons, Master Traits and the Conflux: New Toys, New Rules
What really sets Endless Ragnarok apart are the systems layered on top of the combat. Master traits let characters break past previous ceilings — I pushed one of my mains into a role that felt brand new. Summons aren’t just visual fireworks; they’re catalysts for combo design and can be the difference between a clean win and a frantic wipe. The Conflux is the expansion’s ace in the hole: a solo mode full of unpredictable modifiers, randomised challenges, and strange rewards that made me rethink builds on the fly. It’s unforgiving in places — the introductory Conflux gauntlet demanded near-maxed characters — but also wildly satisfying when you finally clear a nasty floor.
Polished Presentation with a Few Rough Edges
Graphically Relink still looks terrific on Windows: character models, particle summons, and the set-piece encounters have that high-budget JRPG sheen. Sound design and music remain rousing — summons arrive with aural swagger and bosses land cinematic cues. Performance is solid on my rig, though longer, multi-wave boss arenas occasionally taxed framerate during the flashiest moments. Accessibility options exist but the expansion’s curve leans steep: newcomers should be warned that Endless Ragnarok ramps up difficulty and progression demands more time. Crossplay for four-player online co-op is a welcome quality-of-life win — nothing beats calling in friends for a chaotic primal burst moment.
Endless Ragnarok is exactly what veterans of Granblue Fantasy: Relink wanted — a beefy expansion that amplifies combat depth and offers new long-term targets. It’s not gentle: expect tougher bosses, required grinding for the most satisfying clears, and a few balance choices that will irk newcomers. I recommend it to fans of action JRPGs who enjoyed the base game and crave more complexity and co-op chaos; casual players or those who hate grind should approach with caution. For me, more Relink is a welcome chaos — painful and glorious in equal measure.
Pros
- Deep, rewarding expansion systems (summons, Conflux, master traits)
- Tighter, more tactical combat that rewards mastery
- Strong presentation, crossplay co-op and cinematic boss moments
- Lots of post-credit content for endgame players
Cons
- Steep difficulty and notable grind that may alienate casuals
- Some encounters feel tuned for maxed veterans, not newcomers
- Price feels a bit high for an upgrade kit for base-game owners
Player Opinion
Player sentiment is loud and mostly positive: many praise Endless Ragnarok as a triumphant expansion that brings back the Relink high — long fights, meaningful progression, and a richer roster. Several reviews celebrate the new characters and summons (some cheekily calling out the extra waifus) and the crossplay four-player co-op has been heralded as a must for shared chaos. Critics in the community point to a steeper difficulty curve and a heavier grind than modern mainstream action titles, comparing the progression to older-school games or Monster Hunter-style commitment. Pricing for base-game owners sparks debate: some defend the cost as fair for new, meaty content while others grumble about perceived value. If you relish long, mechanical fights and don’t mind investing time, most players say this expansion is absolutely worth it.