Granblue Fantasy: The Surprise JRPG Steam Hit of the Year

Discover why 'Granblue Fantasy' is making waves on Steam, outshining popular titles like 'Persona 3 Reload' and 'Infinite Wealth'.

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Imagine a world where a relatively unknown game like ‘Granblue Fantasy’ steals the show and garners more Steam players than the likes of ‘Persona 3 Reload’ and ‘Infinite Wealth’ combined? Well, stop imagining because that’s precisely what happened this year!

Summary

  • ‘Granblue Fantasy’ saw a rise in its popularity following the release of ‘Granblue Versus Rising’, igniting audience interest in the IP.
  • The social aspect of Granblue Fantasy, being a multiplayer game, also contributed to its popularity.
  • Despite being a new contender, Granblue Fantasy’s player base has grown significantly, with the latest peak reaching over 100k concurrent players.

The Element of Surprise

When ‘Z3M0G’ broke the news of the unsurprising triumph of Granblue Fantasy over popular titles like ‘Persona 3 Reloaded’ and ‘Infinite Wealth,’ it certainly took players by surprise. “Well deserved,” stated ‘FaythDarkHeart’, highlighting the sentiment shared by many players regarding Granblue Fantasy’s success.

From Unknown to Well-loved

As expressed by ‘Darkhex78,’ the release of ‘Granblue Versus Rising,’ brought ‘Granblue Fantasy’ into the limelight. The compelling character development and intriguing lore managed to charm gamers who were previously oblivious to its existence. This goes to show how a spin-off can sometimes function as a gateway to its parent game.

Rising Above the Numbers

According to ‘s7ealth,’ Granblue Fantasy’s player base superiority wasn’t ‘almost’; the game saw over 100k concurrent players at its peak, which surpasses the combined numbers of both ‘Persona 3 Reloaded’ and ‘Infinite Wealth’. ‘Amypond420’ agrees with this sentiment, emphasizing that the game’s success is well-deserved, as the gameplay experience it provides is nothing short of amazing.

It seems the stage is set for ‘Granblue Fantasy’ to ascend the ranks of popular RPGs. If its current momentum continues, who knows what new records it might set? After all, the sky’s the limit in the gaming world.