Gundam Rogue Orbit Launches March 5, 2027 on PS5, Xbox, and PC
The announcement confirms that Gundam Rogue Orbit shares its world with Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, tying a new game to an established anime storyline.
Key Facts
- Gundam Rogue Orbit will launch on March 5, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
- Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the release date during the September 3, 2026 State of Play broadcast.
- The game features MOD skins that allow players to change mobile suit appearances to designs like the RX-78-2 Gundam from the original Mobile Suit Gundam, without affecting performance.
- The Collector's Edition includes an exclusive HG 1/144 ARK-10 Gundam Helix (Earth Blue ver.) model kit and five Gundam Card Game promo cards.
- Gundam Rogue Orbit shares its world with Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO.
Reporting from 7 sources: Anime News Network, GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 3 more.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the September 3, 2026 State of Play broadcast that Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new action game in the Gundam franchise, will launch on March 5, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer shown at the event previewed the game's story, characters, and gameplay. Players take on the role of pilot RE-X, who controls the high-mobility Gundam Helix. The cast also includes Sofia, April, the captain of the Stellarvane, Big Paul, a leader of sand pirates, and Elaine, a knight commander and Mobile Suit pilot. The story centers on survival against an unknown enemy, with fast-paced battles against enemy hordes and bosses. The trailer also highlighted extensive customization options, including the ability to change the Gundam Helix's torso, backpack, and head, as well as exterior painting. Producer Yuya Tomiyama detailed the game's features, noting unique skills, weapon types, Tactical Skills, and part swapping that alters gameplay.
Bandai Namco Entertainment showcased Gundam Rogue Orbit during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play stream on September 3, 2026. The game is a completely new action title set in the same world as Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, as reported by Game Spark. The release date of March 5, 2027 was announced alongside pre-orders for multiple editions.
The Collector's Edition includes a steel case, an exclusive HG 1/144 ARK-10 Gundam Helix (Earth Blue ver.) model kit, and five Gundam Card Game promo cards. The Deluxe Edition adds the Premium Mod Skins Set, a Mobile Suit Color Pack 14-Color Set, digital artwork, and a digital soundtrack. The Launch Edition offers reversible cover art, a poster, and a Gundam Card Game promo card.
Producer Yuya Tomiyama explained that MOD skins allow players to change the appearance of mobile suits to familiar designs such as the RX-78-2 Gundam from the original Mobile Suit Gundam, with only appearance affected and not performance. The game emphasizes high-speed, high-mobility combat, combining equipment and skills. The trailer also showed customization of the Gundam Helix into various forms and battles against giant enemies.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 7 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Anime News Network News Gundam: Rogue Orbit Game's Trailer Reveals March 2027 Release
- GAME Watch (Impress) 限定カラーガンプラ付属！ 「GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT」コレクターズエディションが予約受付中
- 4Gamer.net 「GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT」，2027年3月5日に発売。バトルシーンやカスタム要素の一端が確認できるトレイラーが公開
- Denfaminicogamer ガンダムシリーズ新作ゲーム『GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT』には「MODスキン」を搭載。初代ガンダムでおなじみ「RX-78-2ガンダム」にも変えられる
- Dengeki Hobby Web 『GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT』発売告知トレーラー＆CM公開！ビッグ・ポール（CV：三宅健太）やエルレィ・ガラード（CV：瀬戸麻沙美）など新キャラ＆日本語版声優の情報も！
- GameBusiness.jp 『GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT』2027年3月5日発売！「ガンダムヘリックス」が暴れまわる姿も確認できる最新映像公開
- Game Spark 「ガンダム」高機動バトルACT『GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT』武器やパーツにスキルなど、カスタマイズ要素紹介【State of Play】