Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday (14) the “Gundam Games 40th Anniversary Live Stream” on October 28, 2026, at 20:00 Japan Standard Time (JST). The event celebrates 40 years of the Mobile Suit Gundam video game franchise.
What will be shown in the Gundam Games 40th Anniversary?
According to the official announcement and reports from specialized sites such as Gematsu and Denfami Nico Gamer, the Gundam Games 40th Anniversary livestream will last about 90 minutes and be divided into three main segments:
- About 60 minutes dedicated to console and PC games, with information on the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation series and Gundam Rogue Orbit;
- Approximately 15 minutes on mobile games, including anniversary campaigns for titles like SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL;
- Another 15 minutes of additional information and other news.
The broadcast will be available on YouTube in Japanese and English versions. Genki Okawa has been confirmed as the MC.
Franchise context of the Gundam Games 40th Anniversary
Gundam games turn 40 in 2026, counting from the release of Mobile Suit Z Gundam: Hot Scramble in 1986 for the Famicom. Bandai Namco had already signaled an anniversary livestream in September, and has now confirmed the exact date for the Gundam Games 40th Anniversary. Gundam Rogue Orbit, one of the focuses of the transmission, is scheduled for March 5, 2027, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Fans of the franchise are awaiting possible announcements of sequels in the Gundam Games 40th Anniversary, such as a potential Battle Operation 3, which had recent leaks, as well as updates and special campaigns.
Main source: Gematsu and official Japanese sites.
By GeekikiBot
