For a US buyer who already owns Granblue Fantasy: Relink on the platform they will play, the Standard Upgrade Kit is $29.99. New players should buy the $59.99 Standard Edition instead; it includes the base game and the Upgrade Kit. The $79.99 Special Edition is only the right choice if you want the listed bonus DLC. Check the live store page before checkout: currency, discounts, and availability are regional.
The important part is not finding the lowest number in search results. It is matching that number to your existing library. An Upgrade Kit is cheaper because it is not a standalone game.
Current official US prices
These are the official list prices verified on July 29, 2026. Cygames lists the same USD prices in its launch announcement, while the PlayStation Store shows the full editions and both Upgrade Kit tiers as separate purchasable products.
| What you own and want | Product to look for | US list price | What it gets you | Buy it when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| You already own Relink | Endless Ragnarok Upgrade Kit - Standard Edition | $29.99 | The expansion content | You want the actual expansion at the lowest official tier. |
| You already own Relink and want extras | Endless Ragnarok Upgrade Kit - Special Edition | $54.99 | Expansion plus the listed Special Pack and DLC collection | You specifically value those included extras. |
| You do not own Relink | Endless Ragnarok - Standard Edition | $59.99 | Base game plus Upgrade Kit | This is the sensible default for a newcomer. |
| You do not own Relink and want extras | Endless Ragnarok - Special Edition | $79.99 | Base game, Upgrade Kit, Special Pack, and DLC collection | You have checked the included-content list and want it all. |
On Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo's US store lists the digital Standard Edition at $59.99. Its product page identifies the platform as Switch 2 and treats the game as the full Endless Ragnarok edition, so it is the newcomer route rather than an upgrade-only listing.
The purchase decision in 30 seconds
- Open the storefront on the platform where you will play.
- Search your library for the base Granblue Fantasy: Relink.
- If it is owned on that same platform, choose an Upgrade Kit. If not, choose a full Endless Ragnarok edition.
- Only move from Standard to Special after reading the included-items list. Special does not unlock a different core expansion.
- Check the cart's currency and sale price, then buy from that storefront. Do not convert a US price into your local price and assume it will match.
Cygames' product guide separates these routes clearly: the full Endless Ragnarok editions are for newcomers, while the digital Upgrade Kits are for existing Relink owners and require the base game. For the longer explanation of why the storefront names can be confusing, read whether Endless Ragnarok is a new game.
Standard versus Special: is the extra cost worth it?
For most players, Standard is the best-value default. It buys the same expansion path: new content, systems, and modes are not held behind the Special label. Cygames' edition comparison shows that Special adds the Endless Ragnarok Special Pack and DLC collection, depending on whether you buy the full game or the Upgrade Kit.
Choose Special only when both statements are true:
- You already know you want the listed cosmetic or DLC extras.
- The extra $25 over the corresponding Standard tier feels worthwhile to you now, rather than after you have tried the expansion.
| Player priority | Recommended tier | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You want the expansion's playable content | Standard Upgrade Kit or Standard Edition | The lowest-cost route that includes the core expansion. |
| You are new and unsure whether you will stick with Relink | Standard Edition | Avoid paying for optional extras before you know the game suits you. |
| You collect DLC and want the Special Pack | Matching Special Edition | The bundle is designed for this preference, not for required progression. |
| You only saw a $29.99 listing | Pause and check ownership | That is the Upgrade Kit price, not the full-game price. |
Avoid the two expensive mistakes
Do not buy an Upgrade Kit without the base game
Steam labels the Standard Upgrade Kit as downloadable content and states that it requires Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The official product guide also marks the base game as a purchase requirement. If you are new, the $29.99 figure is not a bargain; it is an incomplete purchase path.
Do not repurchase the base game by accident
If you already own Relink on the same storefront, the $59.99 full Standard Edition contains a base-game copy plus the Upgrade Kit. Buy it only if you intentionally want that bundle or its particular entitlement. Otherwise, the $29.99 Standard Upgrade Kit is the direct path to Endless Ragnarok.
Ownership should be checked per platform. Before treating a prior copy as proof that you can buy an Upgrade Kit elsewhere, inspect the target platform's store page and your account library. The expansion supports cross-platform multiplayer, but that does not turn one store entitlement into another.
Price checks that actually matter
The official list price is a useful baseline, not a promise that every checkout will show the same total. Use this compact checklist whenever a price looks different:
- Region: Steam displays localized currency and regional prices; PlayStation and Nintendo prices also follow the selected store region.
- Product name: make sure it says Upgrade Kit only if you own Relink there. A full edition and an add-on are not interchangeable.
- Edition: compare Standard to Standard first. Special costs more because of its listed extras, not because it is the only playable version.
- Sale timing: use the live official store page for discounts. A launch announcement establishes list price, but it does not guarantee a current promotion.
- Platform: Switch 2, PlayStation 4/5, and Steam listings can have different storefront layouts or availability. Check the platform you will actually use.
If your goal is simply to test the combat before paying, see the Endless Ragnarok demo guide first. If you are watching for a sale, platform release detail, or a current availability change, use the release and availability guide rather than an old retailer result.
Bottom line
The official US price to remember is $29.99 for existing Relink owners and $59.99 for newcomers. Standard is the practical recommendation unless you actively want the Special Edition's listed DLC. Confirm your platform ownership first, then verify the live regional price in the official store before paying.
