Granblue Fantasy Relink 1.0.5 Update (PlayStation and Steam)
It seems as though 2024 is the year of surprise hits that no one saw coming. Following the likes of Palworld and Helldrivers 2, the next virtually unknown game to take the game scene by storm is Granblu Fantasy: Relink. Developed by Cygames, players have been having a blast experiencing the game’s story and excellent characters.
However, the game was not without its faults, as several players on the two PlayStation consoles were reportedly struggling with certain technical and gameplay-related problems. Fortunately, the 1.0.5 update promises to change all of that to ensure a seamless gaming experience for players. The Steam version received some fixes too, although they were comparatively minor.
So, if you’ve been wondering what the Granblue Fantasy Relink 1.0.5 update brought, you’re in the right place because that’s exactly what we’re here to cover.
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What Is In the Granblue Fantasy Relink 1.0.5 Update For PlayStation?
While the Granblue Fantasy: Relink 1.0.5 update didn’t bring too many additions to the game, it did give players some much-needed quality of life changes and technical fixes. The changes in Granblue Fantasy: Relink version 1.0.5 include:
Matchmaking Adjustment
The first and arguably the most welcome change that Granblue Fantasy: Relink version 1.0.5 brought has to do with adjusting the matchmaking for online co-op. If you’ve been playing the game, then you’ll likely be familiar with how unfair matchmaking can potentially be. Well, no more.
From the launch of the game, there has been a power value adjustment setting. When turned on, it ensures that you match up with players who are around the same power level as you. However, according to the patch notes, it seems as though this feature wasn’t working as intended, and the developers had to make some changes to improve it.
Therefore, the patch notes for the matchmaking changes read that Cygames has “reviewed the matching targets when power value adjustment is set to ON,” suggesting that players will get paired up with players of a similar level more often.
Bug Fixes
The matchmaking adjustments were a welcome change to the game, though the other fixes have more to do with fixing bugs that the players had been voicing their displeasure and infuriation about for a while now.
The first fixed issue is the bug that caused the probability of some item drops in both The Will Entrusted to the Machine and The Black Armed Fortress quests to be lower than they should be. On the other hand, the second bug caused chests from clearing quests in Very Hard, Extreme, Maniac, and Proud difficulties to be unobtainable. Luckily, both bugs have since then been fixed with the 1.0.5 update.
What Is In the Granblue Fantasy Relink 1.0.5 Update For Steam?
Worry not Steam players, as you also received the 1.0.5 update patch. However, as mentioned above, the patch notes for the Steam version of the game were comparatively minor and only made the following changes:
- Firstly, a bug was fixed that had the DualSense controller randomly disconnect from the Steam version, making for some understandable infuriation.
- Secondly, the game will not create a backup save data when possible every time a player saves the game on the Steam version.
Complete Granblue Fantasy: Relink 1.0.5 Patch Notes
For those who prefer to go through the patch notes for themselves, we have you covered too. Below are the official patch notes for Granblue Fantasy: Relink version 1.0.5 for both the PlayStation and Steam versions.
PlayStation Version
- [Online] Adjusted the way matchmaking finds other players when Power Adjustment under Matchmaking Settings is set to On, which should improve matchmaking results for the PS4® and PS5® versions. Setting Power Adjustment to Off and Matchmaking Region to Any may also make it easier to match with other players.
- [Quests] Fixed a bug that caused lower than intended drop rates when breaking boss parts in the following quests for the PS4® and PS5® versions: “Hope in the Machine” and “Know Your Enemy.”
- [Quests] Fixed a bug for the PS4® and PS5® versions where rewards for breaking parts of certain bosses weren’t obtainable from chests after clearing the quest. Affected difficulties were Very Hard, Extreme, Maniac, and Proud
Steam Version
- [Save Data] When saving the game on the Steam version, backup save data will also be created when possible.
- [System] Fixed a bug where the DualSense wireless controller would sometimes disconnect on the Steam version.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink 1.0.5 Release Date
The final question you guys might have is when these updates can be expected to drop. Well, good news, my fellow Granblue Fantasy fans. Both of the version updates are live right now and can be installed, regardless of whether you’re playing the PlayStation or Steam version.
The PlayStation version update was made downloadable on Valentine’s Day, which was February 14, 2024. On the other hand, the Steam version was downloadable two days later, on February 16, 2024.
Next Granblue Fantasy: Relink Update
Before we wrap things up, how about making some speculations and taking a closer look at the future of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, along with when the next update might drop?
If you’ve been following the game’s social media accounts, then you’ll know that the developers released a roadmap for what changes they can expect to see in the updates that will drop in March, April, and May.
Since we’re talking about the March update, it will bring a brand-new end-game boss to the game, allowing players to test their skills against a boss that long-time Granblue Fantasy fans will be all too familiar with.
This concludes everything to know about the Granblue Fantasy: Relink 1.0.5 update. Are you playing the game on the PlayStation version, or are you a PC or Steam Deck gamer and enjoying the Steam version? Do let us know! For more on the future of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, check out Granblue Fantasy Relink Roadmap: Every Future Update Explained.
From the lush land of Hyrule to the underwater city of Rapture, Hannan has spent countless hours in all sorts of video game worlds. When he isn’t playing a game, he’s writing about one, and when he isn’t writing about one, he’s definitely thinking about playing something.
