Bandai's highly anticipated GUNDAM trading card game (TCG) was officially unveiled on September 27th, sparking excitement among fans worldwide. While specifics remain scarce, here's what we know so far.
GUNDAM TCG: A First Glimpse
More Information Coming Soon from Bandai
The official GUNDAM TCG social media accounts announced the project with a teaser video, marking the launch of a "#GUNDAM" global TCG initiative. This exciting news coincides with the Mobile Suit Gundam 45th anniversary celebrations. The format – physical-only or incorporating online play – is yet to be confirmed.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 involvement is particularly noteworthy, given his passion for GUNPLA and his prior participation in the GUNPLA 40th Anniversary Project.
Anticipation is high, with many fans drawing parallels to Bandai's 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, follow the official GUNDAM TCG X (Twitter) account.