Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3 announced for PS5, PC

The next entry in the free-to-play team combat series.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Forge Digitals have announced free-to-play team battle action game Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). It will support cross-play between platforms, as well as English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options. A release date was not announced.

Works featured at launch include Universal Century titles like Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and Alternative titles like Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, with plans to add two to three series from Alternative works in the first year of release.

A Japan-only cross-play network test is planned for November 20 and 22 in Japan, from 09:00 to 12:00, 15:00 to 18:00, and 21:00 to 24:00 each day. An open network test available to even more players is also planned.

Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

About

Dive into the latest installment of the Battle Operation series, the epic free-to-play team combat game set in the Mobile Suit Gundam multiverse. Enlist as a mercenary, pilot legendary mobile suits, and fight together to conquer the battlefield in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 3!
Key Features
Tactical Online Team Combat – Sortie into large-scale online battles where team composition can make all the difference. Maximize each mobile suit’s distinctive arsenal, balancing long-range firepower, close-quarters combat and unique skills to lead your team to victory.
Boots on the Ground Combat – Victory often hinges on infantry operations. Exit the cockpit to plant base bombs, request support fire and secure key battlefield objectives on foot.
Welcome to Base Camp – Your central hub between operations where you can connect with players worldwide. Network with fellow mercenaries and build camaraderie before your next sortie.
Realistic, High-Quality 3D Graphics – Step onto the battlefield with immersive visuals that feature cinematic scale, realistic environment effects and stunning mobile suit models that bring every battle to life.