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Granblue Fantasy Versus will be available to play to the public for the first time later this week with a closed online beta, and Cygames is now sending out invitations containing PlayStation 4 download codes to selected individuals.

The beta itself will begin on May 31 and run until June 1 though prospective players can get a head start on the competition by checking out the new system guides for the upcoming fighting game.

Included in these player guides are the default controls, system mechanics, lobby functionality and individual move listings for the five playable characters that will be available during the closed beta period.

Each character features light, medium and heavy attacks plus a unique action, button for skills and blocking — though guards can also be performed by holding back on the control stick / d-pad.

Every fighter we've seen so far has four skills / specials each which can be performed by pressing a direction and R1, but they also have traditional motions that can be input alternatively that will actually allow them to recharge faster than their simplified counterparts.

For defensive options, Granblue Fantasy Versus will feature a stationary evade that looks like spot dodging in Super Smash Bros. titles plus another move called a Cross Over that advances / rolls forward while dodging though it is vulnerable to throws and low attacks.

The fighting game's lobby system will likely look familiar to anyone who has played an Arc System Works title in the last five years or more considering players will select a chibi character avatar and be able to walk around a room with arcade cabinets to challenge others.

Gran, Katalina, Charlotta, Lancelot and Ferry will be available to play during the closed beta period beginning on May 31 on PS4. You can check out their move lists below along with the beta period times and find their character trailers by clicking the links on their names.



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Granblue Fantasy Versus Closed Beta Times PDT: May 31: 2 a.m.-7 a.m. May 31: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Jun 1: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. GMT: May 31: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jun 1: 1 a.m.-6 a.m. Jun 1: 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

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