Bandai's highly anticipated GUNDAM trading card game (TCG) was officially unveiled on September 27th, with a promise of further details to follow. This article summarizes what we know so far.
GUNDAM TCG: A First Glimpse
More Information Coming Soon from Bandai
The announcement of an official GUNDAM TCG sent shockwaves of excitement through the Gundam fanbase! A promotional video, posted on September 27th to the official GUNDAM TCG X (formerly Twitter) account, marked the launch of the "#GUNDAM" global TCG project. This coincides with the Mobile Suit Gundam 45th anniversary celebrations. The format remains unclear; whether it will be a purely physical card game or incorporate online elements is yet to be revealed.
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 event will feature popular actors Kanata Hongo and Kotoko Sasaki, along with former TV Tokyo announcer Shohei Taguchi. Hongo's participation is particularly exciting for GUNPLA fans, given his involvement in the GUNPLA 40th Anniversary Project.
Anticipation is high, with many fans drawing comparisons to Bandai's previous (now discontinued) TCGs like Super Robot Wars V Crusade and Gundam War, even referring to this new project as "Gundam War 2.0." For the latest updates, be sure to follow the official GUNDAM TCG X account!