Gundam Rogue Orbit Sets March 2027 Release Date With New Gameplay And Mobile Suits
GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT will launch on March 5, 2027, with pre-orders now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the new action game introduces an original Gundam timeline centered around humanity's fight for survival against a mysterious threat known as the Apocalypse. Players take control of RE-X, an ace pilot who operates the Gundam Helix, alongside Vii, a Haro unit designed specifically to assist the mobile suit.
The latest Release Date Announcement Trailer features new gameplay footage, additional characters, customized mobile suits, and a mysterious black mobile suit with glowing red eyes.
The game focuses heavily on high-speed combat across ground and aerial environments. Players can customize the Gundam Helix with different weapons, frames, thrusters, and Apocalypse Units (AP-U), along with custom color schemes. Each weapon also has its own actions and skills, allowing players to build the Gundam Helix around their preferred combat style.
The trailer also introduces several characters who will appear throughout the story. Sofia is a mysterious young woman keeping watch over RE-X, while April serves as captain of the Stellarvane, an independent special-duty vessel conducting missions against the Apocalypse. Big Paul leads a group of sand pirates who hunt the Apocalypse and raid wealthy transports to distribute supplies to settlers. Elaine is a knight commander and highly skilled mobile suit pilot who leads her forces on the front lines.
And yes, GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT will support online co-op for 2–3 players, according to the Xbox store listing. The game will also support single-player gameplay. Bandai Namco has not yet detailed exactly which missions can be played in co-op, how progression works between players, or whether cross-play between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will be supported.
The trailer also introduces several characters who will appear throughout the story. Sofia is a mysterious young woman keeping watch over RE-X, while April serves as captain of the Stellarvane, an independent special-duty vessel that carries out missions against the Apocalypse. Big Paul leads a group of sand pirates who hunt the Apocalypse and raid wealthy transports to distribute supplies to settlers. Elaine is a knight commander and exceptional mobile suit pilot who leads her forces from the front lines.
For North American fans, GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT will be available in several editions.
The Standard Edition is priced at $59.99 and includes the base game. The Deluxe Edition costs $79.99 and includes the base game, Mission Reward Booster, Mobile Suit Color Pack, Premium MOD Skins Set, and Digital Artwork & Music Selection.
The Launch Edition, also priced at $59.99, includes the physical base game, reversible cover art, an 11x17-inch poster, and a GUNDAM Card Game promo card featuring Sofia.
The biggest package is the Collector's Edition, priced at $159.99. It includes the Launch Edition contents, the Digital Deluxe Content, a premium steel case featuring an exclusive Gundam Helix blueprint, and five GUNDAM Card Game promo cards featuring commissioned artwork of the Gundam Helix and other characters.
For GunPla fans, the main attraction is the exclusive HG 1/144 ARK-10 GUNDAM HELIX (EARTH BLUE Ver.). The special-color GunPla stands approximately 15 cm tall and is only available as part of the Collector's Edition bundle with the base game.
Pre-ordering also includes the Early Unlock Earth Blue Color Customization for the Gundam Helix.
Interestingly, the Mission Reward Booster included with the Deluxe Edition is confirmed to increase the amount of Gene and Material Core earned from missions. However, Bandai Namco has not confirmed that co-op itself will provide rare or exclusive items, so that detail is still something we'll have to wait for.
GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT arrives on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with online co-op for 2–3 players now officially confirmed.
