Bandai's highly anticipated GUNDAM trading card game (TCG) was unveiled on September 27th, with a promise of more details to come. Here's what we know so far.
GUNDAM TCG: First Glimpse
October 3rd: Full Reveal
The official GUNDAM TCG social media accounts announced the new global TCG project with a teaser video. This exciting development coincides with Mobile Suit Gundam's 45th anniversary. The format remains a mystery – will it be a purely physical card game, or will online play be incorporated?Complete details will be unveiled on October 3rd at 7 PM JST during Bandai's CARD GAMES Next Plan Announcement livestream on the official Bandai YouTube channel. The announcement will feature popular actors Kanata Hongo and Kotoko Sasaki, and former TV Tokyo announcer Shohei Taguchi. Hongo's participation is particularly noteworthy given his passion for GUNPLA and his involvement in the GUNPLA 40th Anniversary Project.
Anticipation is high among fans, recalling Bandai's previous (now discontinued) TCGs like Super Robot Wars V Crusade and Gundam War. Many are already referring to the new game as "Gundam War 2.0." For the latest updates, follow the official GUNDAM TCG X (Twitter) account.