Cygames and Arc System Works has announced its first new character for the upcoming Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising fighting game revamp – Anila, the Queen of Sheep.

Anila is an all-rounder who fights using a pole-arm and an army of sheep. She has a variety of projectiles, anti-airs, and rush-down attacks with a powerful set of tools that caters to all kinds of players. She will be voiced by Leona Renee in the English dub and by Aoi Yuuki in the Japanese dub. Her gameplay trailer will be out on 4th March.

In addition, Cygames and Arc System Works revealed more info about the reworked game. The game will bring in new mechanics like:

Dash Attack

A quick attack that can be performed while dashing-close the gap and keep the pressure on with different variations using light, medium, and heavy attacks. Some characters have dash attacks that can be chained into combos or used to catch blocking foes off guard!

• L – Quickly apply pressure while moving forward.
• M – For Gran is a low-hitting poke that can be used to catch standing foes off guard.
• H – Has the slowest start-up and recovery, but can be chained into a combo for big damage!

New Triple Attacks

Just like the original Auto Combo system from Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Triple Attacks can be performed by pushing an attack button three times in a row. The third hit, however, can now be changed to an overhead or low attack depending on your input. Use them to open up a defensive foe and keep your pressure going!

New Online Features

The game’s new online features include Casual Match Mode and Versus Rank Display Update alongside other existing modes and features in the original GBVS.

Cygames and Arc System Works will host an open beta tournament for GBVS Rising at EVO 2023. The game will be out in 2023 for PC (Steam), PS5, and PS4.