Bandai's highly anticipated GUNDAM trading card game (TCG) was officially announced on September 27th, generating significant excitement among Gundam fans worldwide. More information is promised soon. Read on for a summary of what we know so far.
GUNDAM TCG: First Look
October 3rd: Full Details Revealed
The official GUNDAM TCG social media channels released a teaser video, marking the launch of this "#GUNDAM" global TCG project. This announcement coincides with the Mobile Suit Gundam 45th anniversary celebrations. At present, the format remains unclear—whether it will be a physical-only card game or include a digital component.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, a known GUNPLA enthusiast, participated in the GUNPLA 40th Anniversary Project in 2020, further highlighting his passion for the Gundam universe.
The announcement has rekindled fond memories of Bandai's previous, now-discontinued TCGs like Super Robot Wars V Crusade and Gundam War, leading to enthusiastic speculation—some even referring to the new game as "Gundam War 2.0." While many specifics remain undisclosed, stay tuned to the official GUNDAM TCG X (Twitter) account for the latest updates!
