Granblue Versus Rising 2.20: Wilnas Arrives & EX Variants Unleashed

Feeling the heat in the lab? Version 2.20 of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising has touched down, and the fight is sharper than ever. Arc System Works and Cygames have dropped Wilnas, a master of traps and zoning, retooled EX variants of Gran, Djeeta, and Narmaya, plus a suite of razor-sharp balance tweaks poised to redefine competitive play. Whether you’re climbing the ladder or deep in local brackets, this patch demands attention.

Update at a Glance

• Release Date: August 5, 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam (PC)
• Main Additions: Wilnas (new DLC fighter), EX versions of Gran, Djeeta, Narmaya
• Balance Tweaks: Frame data adjustments, damage scaling updates

Wilnas Joins the Fray

Wilnas arrives as a versatile ranged specialist, turning every match into a tactical standoff. His core game revolves around zoning projectiles—standard fireballs and charged shots that dominate mid-to-long range. Opponents must thread the needle to close distance, lest they step into Wilnas’s trap network.

Once foes breach his projectile barrier, Wilnas shines with a slick dash-cancel system. He can cancel special moves into a burst-fast dash or an EX-enhanced attack, seamlessly blending safety and aggression. This dynamic keeps attackers guessing: commit to an approach, and you risk eating a full combo or finding yourself cornered in a deadly mix-up.

His EX arsenal elevates him from zoning menace to combo virtuoso. EX Lightning Shot propels juggles into the corner, while EX Swift Volley pierces guard with built-in armor. Early ranked matches and grassroots tournaments highlight a moderate learning curve—players who commit to mastering cancel timings and spacing quickly reap high rewards. Watching a Wilnas expert chain zoning into stun combos is nothing short of thrilling.

EX Variants That Flip the Script

Version 2.20 doesn’t stop at a new fighter. Gran, Djeeta, and Narmaya receive full EX reworks—far more than cosmetic upgrades. Each EX variant reimagines animations, tweak move properties, and unlock fresh combo routes.

• Gran EX: Longer reach on his EX Spiral Edge now secures corner splats, and his airborne j.C links reliably into air EX Cross Slash for relentless rushdown pressure.
• Djeeta EX: An enhanced EX Sky Drive sends opponents higher for extended juggles, while her grounded EX Moonlit Edge offers improved frame advantage on block, letting her sustain pressure safely.
• Narmaya EX: Faster stance shifts between Light and Heavy stances enable sharper cross-ups, and the updated EX Armor Piercer absorbs more hits—rewarding well-timed reads with full combo follow-ups.

These EX transformations breathe new life into mirror matches and shake up established matchup strategies. Whether you stay loyal to your traditional style or dive into EX mechanics, the roster’s depth just went through the roof.

Precision Balance Changes

In true Arc System Works fashion, this patch applies surgical adjustments to frame data and damage scaling across the board:

• Trimmed reach on certain overperforming pokes to curb runaway pressure and reward precise spacing.
• Increased recovery on whiffed special moves that dominated footsies, emphasizing punish windows and risk management.
• Buffs to underused normals, enhancing hitboxes and making confirms into supers more accessible.
• Rebalanced damage scaling to keep high-execution combos rewarding without allowing runaway snowballs.

The result? Matches unfold more like high-stakes chess matches, where each whiff punish or zoning exchange can shift momentum. Ladder grind and bracket play alike feel refreshed, with room for both aggressive rushdowns and hardcore zoning battles.

Community Buzz

Since the patch dropped, social feeds and forums have been on fire. Players praise Wilnas’s unique tactical flavor, while spirited debates rage over which EX rebuild will dominate tier lists. Mid-August tournaments have already crowned Wilnas in top-8 lineups, and veteran competitors are scrambling to update their matchup charts.

Streamers are showcasing jaw-dropping corner conversions and clutch comeback mechanics, making Version 2.20 must-watch content. Highlights of perfectly timed EX cancels and zone resets are flooding Twitch and YouTube, underlining how this update has reshaped playstyles from online ladders to offline events.

What’s Next

Now that Version 2.20 is live on PS5, PS4, and Steam, there’s never been a better time to jump—or jump back—in. Gear up to carve zoning traps with Wilnas, master devastating EX strings, and explore the subtle nuances of revamped frame data. With heated tier-list debates, in-depth tutorials, and future balance patches on the horizon, the fight has never been this fresh—or this fierce.