RPG Mode

"GBVS introduces a brand new story featuring your favorite Granblue Fantasy characters. Chaos has befallen the Sky Realm, leaving Gran with no choice but to fight against his former allies. In order for him to identify the source of the growing havoc and save his comrades, the airship Grandcypher takes flight once again into uncharted skies."

RPG Mode is a game mode in Granblue Fantasy Versus. This mode acts as the main story mode of the game, taking place in the main Granblue Fantasy universe.

About RPG Mode
RPG Mode has roughly 40 episodes (50 as of update 2.40) in the main game. Along with the main episodes are the Free Quests that are unlocked for various characters. The first Free Quest that involve a DLC character will unlock them for use in the mode upon completion.

Once the mode is finished for the first time(complete Episode 40), you will unlock Beelzebub for free.

Gameplay
The RPG Mode acts as a mix of side-scrolling beat 'em up and role-playing. As you progress in the mode, you can unlock new equipment, skills and characters, depending on the mission. You can be able to have a friend join you as a Partner, both offline and online(after completing Episode 7). There's also the option to have a CPU partner to assist you.