The full Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok release is paid, but there is a free Endless Ragnarok demo. Download the demo if you want to test the combat, Story Mode, Quest Mode, and cross-platform co-op before spending anything. If you decide to continue, buy a full Endless Ragnarok edition if you are new to Relink, or buy the Upgrade Kit only if you already own the base game on that same platform.
The important distinction is simple: the demo is free; permanent full-game and expansion access are not. Do not buy an Upgrade Kit as a substitute for the base game, and do not expect demo character or quest progress to become your retail save.
What is free and what requires a purchase
Use this as the quick answer before opening a store page.
| You want to do this | Is it free? | Best route |
|---|---|---|
| Try the action combat, controls, and early story | Yes | Download the Endless Ragnarok demo. |
| Run the demo's solo or multiplayer quests | Yes | Use Quest Mode; the demo supports crossplay matchmaking. |
| Try the demo's Summon-enabled quest | Yes | Clear the first three Quest Mode quests to unlock the fourth. |
| Keep a permanent character, story progression, and full content | No | Buy a full Endless Ragnarok edition if you do not own Relink. |
| Add Endless Ragnarok to an owned copy of Relink | No | Buy the Endless Ragnarok Upgrade Kit on the same platform. |
Cygames describes the demo as a gateway for newcomers, not a free-to-play version of the whole RPG. It includes a portion of the base game's story, a tutorial, and four quests. That is enough to judge whether the camera, timing, character feel, and co-op pace work for you; it is not the route to the permanent expansion progression.
The best no-cost way to decide: use the demo as a test session
Install the demo from the official Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or Steam storefront linked on Cygames' demo page. Pick the platform on which you would actually buy and play. It is the cleanest way to test both performance and your account's online setup before a purchase.
For a useful first session, follow this order:
- Start in Tutorial Mode. Check movement, targeting, dodge/guard timing, and whether the camera is comfortable. Adjust only one or two settings at a time.
- Play the Story Mode portion. This is your fit test for the game's normal pacing: exploration, cutscenes, encounters, and a character's basic rhythm.
- Do one Quest Mode run solo. You will see whether you can read attacks and enjoy the loop without other players carrying the encounter.
- Do one Quest Mode run with friends or matchmaking if co-op is the reason you are interested. The demo has crossplay matchmaking, so it is a low-risk connection test for a mixed-platform group.
- Clear the three initial quests only if you still want more evidence. That opens the fourth quest, Sephira's Sanguine Glimmer, where you can sample the new Summon mechanic.
Stop once you can answer the real buying question: “Do I enjoy the combat enough to start permanent progression?” Replaying the demo will not create a head start for the retail game.
For the full mode breakdown, completion-reward rules, and storefront links, see the Endless Ragnarok demo guide.
The two rules that prevent the wrong purchase
1. The Upgrade Kit is not a standalone game
The Upgrade Kit is for players who already own Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Cygames says the upgrade works only on the same platform as that existing copy. If you do not own the base game, choose an Endless Ragnarok edition that includes it instead.
This matters most when a storefront search shows several similarly named products. A lower-priced Upgrade Kit can look like the obvious deal, but it does not replace the base game. Before checkout, confirm that the product description explicitly lists both Granblue Fantasy: Relink and the Endless Ragnarok Upgrade Kit if you are a new player.
2. Demo progress does not transfer
The demo saves automatically, but its game progress cannot be carried into the full game. Treat its characters, levels, and quest clears as practice. The demo's completion rewards can be redeemed in the eligible full game, but Cygames says you cannot claim them if the cleared demo save data has been erased.
The safe handoff is: complete the demo activities you care about, leave that saved data intact, then buy the appropriate full product on the platform where you plan to play. Do not delete the demo or clean up its save until you have claimed its rewards.
Which choice fits your situation?
| Your situation | Recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You have never played Relink and are unsure about it | Download the free demo first. | It answers the combat and co-op-fit questions without locking you into an edition. |
| You like the demo and do not own Relink | Buy a full Endless Ragnarok edition. | The official product guide positions this route for newcomers and includes the base game plus the upgrade content. |
| You own Relink on the platform you will continue using | Compare the Standard and Special Upgrade Kits. | The Upgrade Kit is the intended, lower-overlap path for existing owners. |
| You own Relink on one platform but want to switch platforms | Treat it as a new-platform purchase decision. | Cross-platform upgrades are not supported; check the target storefront's bundle rather than assuming your ownership moves. |
| You only want to play with friends | Run a demo co-op quest first. | It tests matching and connection before everyone buys. |
If you have already decided to buy, use the Endless Ragnarok cost guide for current edition and Upgrade Kit pricing. If cosmetics and bundled DLC are what you are comparing, the Special Edition guide is the better next page.
Common mistakes when searching “Endless Ragnarok free”
Mistaking the demo for the full expansion
The demo is a substantial trial, but it is deliberately limited: an early story portion, tutorial, and a small Quest Mode selection. Buy only after you have tested the part of the game you care about most.
Buying the Upgrade Kit without checking ownership
If you do not already own the base Relink game on that platform, the Upgrade Kit alone will not give you a playable full game. Use the product guide's “players who don't already own” path.
Farming demo progress
It is fine to unlock the fourth demo quest and collect completion rewards, but permanent demo progression will not transfer. Use your time to test different characters, solo play, and co-op instead.
Confusing old beta information with the current free option
The open beta was a pre-release event. The current free route is the live demo, so prefer current store links and demo instructions over older beta sign-up pages. If you are trying to understand what actually changed from the original game before buying, start with whether Endless Ragnarok is a new game.
Bottom line
Download the free demo if you want to try Endless Ragnarok. Buy nothing until you know whether you enjoy its combat and, if relevant, that your group can connect comfortably. After that, choose a full edition for a new Relink player or the same-platform Upgrade Kit for an existing owner.
