Yes—the Endless Ragnarok demo is available now, and it is the best no-cost way to decide whether Granblue Fantasy: Relink is for you. Download it from the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4, or Steam store page, then use Tutorial Mode, one solo quest, and one co-op quest to test the things a trailer cannot answer. Do not treat it as an early grind: demo save progress does not move to the full game. Clear each quest once for its redeemable completion rewards, keep the demo save intact, and then buy the expansion path that matches what you already own.
The April open beta is over. If an old guide asks you to register for a test or download a beta client, skip it and use this live demo instead. The demo and beta access hub explains the difference if you are comparing older footage with the current build.
Where to get the Endless Ragnarok demo
Use the storefront for the platform where you actually expect to play. Cygames lists the demo for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam; the Steam base-game listing has a Download Demo option, while the PlayStation listing identifies it as a free demo.
| Your platform or situation | Best next action | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Steam / PC | Open the Granblue Fantasy: Relink Steam page and choose Download Demo. | Use the same account and platform you would use for a purchase. |
| PS5 or PS4 | Add the Endless Ragnarok Demo on PlayStation Store to your library. | PlayStation lists it as a free demo; PS Plus is not required for its online multiplayer features. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Search the eShop for the named Endless Ragnarok demo. | Check the regional store page before arranging a co-op session with friends. |
| You want to test with a mixed-platform group | Install the demo first, then meet in Quest Mode. | Demo Quest Mode has crossplay matchmaking, making it the right low-commitment connection test. |
| You own the original Granblue Fantasy: Relink already | You may still use the demo for a mechanics/co-op test, but compare the Upgrade Kit on your existing platform before buying. | The Upgrade Kit is for an existing base-game owner; it is not a standalone game. |
If the download button is missing, do not buy an edition as a workaround. First confirm you are on the correct regional storefront and signed into the platform account you will use. A store listing that shows the full game or Upgrade Kit is not necessarily the free demo listing.
What the demo lets you test
The demo is useful because it has three different jobs. Use each one for the decision it can actually answer.
- Tutorial Mode teaches exploration and combat controls. Start here if you are unsure whether the camera, guard, dodge, targeting, or skill layout feels comfortable.
- Story Mode is an early portion of the main Relink story. It is the best fit test for movement, pacing, and whether the basic action-RPG loop appeals to you.
- Quest Mode can be played solo or with other players. It offers four quests in total: clear the three initial quests to unlock Sephira's Sanguine Glimmer, the fourth quest, where you can try Summons.
That last unlock is your most useful stopping point. Do not judge the expansion only from the opening story slice if your main interest is repeatable combat or co-op. Clear the three starting quests and try the Summon-enabled quest once; it gives you a better sense of the newer battle tool than repeating the same first mission.
A practical first session: 45 to 60 minutes
Use this route to make a purchase decision without turning a trial into a checklist chore.
- Spend ten minutes in Tutorial Mode. Learn the basic defensive and movement inputs before changing settings. If the camera or targeting feels wrong, make one adjustment and retest; changing everything at once makes it impossible to know what helped.
- Play the Story Mode opening. Pay attention to enemy readability and your character's rhythm, not completion speed. Ask: can you see attacks clearly, recover after mistakes, and enjoy the timing between basic attacks and skills?
- Run your first Quest Mode mission solo. This shows how well you understand positioning and telegraphs without other players ending the fight for you.
- Run one multiplayer quest if co-op matters to you. This is where to test matchmaking, connection stability, and whether you enjoy the party pace. The demo's crossplay support makes it especially useful for groups on different supported platforms.
- Clear the other starting quests if you are still interested. Unlock and sample Sephira's Sanguine Glimmer to see the Summon mechanic. Stop after you have answered your real question; repeated clears will not become permanent character progress.
- Write down your verdict before opening a store page. Note the character or control setup that clicked, whether you prefer solo or co-op, and whether you want the full progression game. That keeps a sale or an edition name from making the decision for you.
Saves, rewards, and the mistake that costs most players
The demo automatically saves, but it has no manual save/load option. More importantly, its save data cannot be carried into the full game. You are beginning a new permanent progression run after purchase.
| Item | What happens | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| Character levels, demo progress, and quest progress | Do not transfer to the full game. | Experiment freely, but do not farm for a head start. |
| Rewards for clearing Story Mode and completing demo quests | Can be redeemed in the eligible full game. | Complete each available activity at least once if you expect to buy. |
| Cleared demo save data | Needed to claim its associated rewards. | Do not delete the demo or erase its saved data until you have claimed the rewards. |
| Cygames ID link bonuses | Cannot be claimed in the demo. | Claim them in the full game, not while testing the demo. |
The safe routine is simple: finish the modes you want, leave the demo save alone, install or buy the full version on the same ecosystem you intend to use, then claim the listed completion rewards there. If you lose or erase the cleared demo save, Cygames says those demo rewards cannot be claimed—so do not use cloud-save cleanup or a console reset casually between trial and purchase.
Buy, wait, or skip after the demo
The demo should lead to a specific decision, not a vague "maybe later."
| Your result | Recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You like the combat, and the story/quest pace both work for you. | Buy on the platform where you tested. | You have tested the core feel and can start permanent progression fresh. |
| You enjoy fights with friends but solo felt flat. | Buy only if you expect reliable co-op sessions, or give solo one more honest quest test. | The full game supports solo and group play, but a demo cannot turn a preferred co-op game into your ideal solo game. |
| You own the base game and mainly want Endless Ragnarok content. | Choose the Upgrade Kit on that same platform. | That is the intended expansion path for an existing owner. |
| You do not own the base game. | Choose a full Endless Ragnarok edition, not an Upgrade Kit by itself. | Steam's full editions bundle the base game with the Standard Upgrade Kit. |
| You only enjoyed the reward chase or one novelty fight. | Wait. | The reward is a bonus, not a reason to buy a larger action-RPG you did not enjoy playing. |
For the existing-owner route, use the Endless Ragnarok Upgrade Kit guide. If you want the broader content and progression picture before buying, start with the Endless Ragnarok overview.
Common problems and fast fixes
"I expected my demo character to continue into the full game."
It will not. Use the demo to learn controls, preferred character feel, and your co-op setup. Complete its reward-bearing activities once, preserve the save, then begin the retail progression without trying to optimize a temporary file.
"My friends are on another platform—can we use the demo together?"
Quest Mode supports crossplay matchmaking in the demo. Have everyone download the current demo, confirm their platform-region accounts and online connection, then test one quest before deciding that a full purchase will solve a connection issue.
"Should I find the beta instead?"
No. The open beta was a pre-release event, while the demo is the current player route. The open-beta archive is useful only when you need historical dates or want to understand what the test was for.
