Wildly Popular Granblue Fantasy Finally Coming to Steam After 12-Year Wait
It feels like we have been waiting an eternity for this one. After over a decade of browser workarounds and mobile apps, Cygames has finally dropped the news that JRPG fans have been desperate to hear. The original Granblue Fantasy—the game that started the massive sky-faring phenomenon—is officially heading to Steam.
For years, Western fans have had to jump through a few hoops to play the game, relying on browser versions or quirky app installations to get their fix. While the franchise has found massive success on PC and consoles recently with spin-offs like Granblue Fantasy: Relink and the fighting game Versus, the main title has remained somewhat elusive for the average Steam user. That is finally about to change, though you might want to clear your schedule for 2026.
Granblue Fantasy Steam Release Date Confirmed
During the recent Granblue Fantasy Fes 2025 livestream on December 28, Cygames confirmed that the Steam version is currently in development. The developers announced a global release date of March 10, 2026.
This is a massive moment for the franchise. While the game originally launched way back in 2014, it never received a proper, dedicated Western client launch, despite having an English language patch since 2016. This Steam release marks the first time the OG title will be easily accessible on the world’s biggest PC storefront. It is a smart move by Cygames, especially considering how many new eyes are on the IP following the success of the recent console adaptations.
What is Granblue Fantasy?
For those who have only played Relink or seen the anime, you might be wondering what the fuss is about regarding a twelve-year-old mobile game. Granblue Fantasy is a turn-based JRPG set in a world of floating islands. You play as a Skyfarer (Gran or Djeeta), traveling the skies with a massive crew of characters on an airship called the Grandcypher.
The game is legendary in the gacha space not just for its longevity, but for its production value. It boasts music by Nobuo Uematsu—the genius behind early Final Fantasy scores—and art direction by Hideo Minaba. It is the kind of pedigree that most modern RPGs dream of having. The gameplay involves complex turn-based battles, massive co-op raids, and a storyline that has expanded significantly over a decade of updates.
UI Overhaul and New Features
Bringing a mobile-first game to a PC monitor isn’t exactly a plug-and-play situation. The original Granblue Fantasy was designed with a vertical orientation, perfect for scrolling on a phone but a nightmare for a widescreen monitor.
Cygames has addressed this for the port. The Steam version will feature a reworked 16:9 aspect ratio layout. This means the UI has been completely overhauled to utilize standard monitor real estate, getting rid of those awkward black bars or the need to resize browser windows. It is a quality-of-life improvement that should make the grind much more visually pleasing.
The Bad News: No Cross-Save Support
However, the announcement did come with a bit of a sting for veteran players. Cygames confirmed that the Steam version of Granblue Fantasy will not support cross-save or data transfer.
If you have spent the last ten years grinding for Eternals or perfecting your weapon grid on the browser version, you cannot bring that progress to Steam. Everyone on the Steam platform will be starting from scratch. While this is a tough pill to swallow for long-time captains, it does level the playing field for new players jumping in for the first time. It essentially creates a fresh server environment where everyone starts their journey at the same time.
Additionally, in a strange twist, the Steam release will not be available to players located in Japan. This appears to be a globally-focused release intended to capture the Western audience that missed out on the initial mobile craze.
With a release date set for March 2026, we still have a bit of a wait ahead of us. But for a game that has defined a generation of mobile RPGs, Granblue Fantasy finding a new home on Steam feels like a victory lap it rightfully deserves.
