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Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco is shipping and supporting a broad slate across console, arcade, and mobile, with Ace Combat 8 out and Tales of Eternia Remastered released. Its retail expansion in the US hit a delay: the Mall of America store openings have been postponed from September 30.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 3d ago

Bandai Namco's publishing side is in a release-heavy stretch. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launched October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, built on the in-house Cloudly engine and sold from 9,790 yen, with a Deluxe Edition two days earlier. Tales of Eternia Remastered followed on October 15, based on the 2005 PSP version, at 3,960 yen standard and 6,930 yen Deluxe. The Ace Combat 8 pre-order bonus port of Ace Combat Zero is set to become a standalone Steam application after complaints that the bonus could only be reached through the roughly 140GB base game; Bandai Namco said the change applies only to players who already have the bonus.

On the anime side, Bandai Namco Filmworks is running several dated productions at once. The fifth Girls und Panzer das Finale film opened in Japan and its first 10 minutes were streamed the next day. Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly's second cours began October 4, and the seventh Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 film opens October 30. The television anime of Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! is set for January 2027, and Tank Chair premieres October 4 with Megumi Ogata as Sensei.

Retail and location-based operations are mixed. Bandai Namco Amusement America postponed the Mall of America openings of Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and The Gundam Base Minneapolis from September 30, with no new date set, after locations in New York City and Chicago. Bandai Namco Experience will open VS CHALLENGE KL Midtown in Kuala Lumpur on November 5, its second overseas production. It also reported a possible member data leak on the Wangan Midnight Arcade Portal after unauthorized access at contractor Commune.

Key facts

Ace Combat 8 release
Released October 2, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, from 9,790 yen, built on the Cloudly engine. ↗
Tales of Eternia Remastered
Released October 15 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam; standard edition 3,960 yen, Deluxe 6,930 yen. ↗
Ace Combat Zero standalone app
The Steam version offered as an Ace Combat 8 pre-order bonus is expected to be distributed as a standalone application, with save data shared through Steam Cloud. ↗
Mall of America delay
Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and The Gundam Base Minneapolis were postponed from their September 30 opening date, with a new date to be shared once confirmed. ↗
Kuala Lumpur location
VS CHALLENGE KL Midtown in Kuala Lumpur is scheduled to open November 5, 2026, with local operations run by AEON Fantasy Malaysia. ↗
Wangan Midnight data leak
Bandai Namco Experience said on October 9 that member information on the Wangan Midnight Arcade Portal may have been leaked after unauthorized external access at contractor Commune. ↗
SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada shutdown
Online service ends after May 2027, with the game moving to a standalone offline build; sales of SYN COINS end at 0:00 on December 18, 2026. ↗
True Saint anime
Premieres January 2027, directed by Tsukasa Sakurai at Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab, with Masumi Tazawa and Taku Yashiro leading the cast. ↗
Girls und Panzer fifth film
The first 10 minutes of the fifth Girls und Panzer das Finale film were streamed a day after it opened in Japan, screening in Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, 4DX, and MX4D. ↗
Tank Chair premiere
Premieres October 4 on Tokyo MX, then BS11, CBC, and MBS, with Megumi Ogata confirmed as the voice of Sensei. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
live_action · 2026-09-30 · US · 2026-09-18
Announced
Mega Kawaii Mart pop-up shop at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, Illinois on May 15, 2026 · 2026-05-17
Announced
partnership with Plott to develop Tengutosen · 2026-05-17
Announced
new intellectual property Tengutosen debuting in July · 2026-05-17
Noted
Bandai Namco Entertainment leads the ranking with 328 patents cited · 2026-06-27

Connections

Produces
the idolm ster sidem, ace combat 7, tales of vesperia, dragon ball xenoverse 3, yoyogi animation, blue archive, armored core vi fires of rubicon, echoes of aincrad, hello kitty party land, one piece grand gourmet
Staff change of
kohei ikeda

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All coverage

12h ago

Bandai Namco Cross Store and Gundam Base Reschedule Mall of America Openings to October 30

Bandai Namco Amusement America announced on Thursday that the Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and The Gundam Base Store Minneapolis at the Mall of America will open on October 30, a month after the originally scheduled September 30 date. The company thanked fans for their patience. The two stores join a North American footprint that includes a Brooklyn Cross Store opened in February 2025 and a Gundam Base in Rosemont, Illinois, opened in December 2025.

1d ago

Science SARU to Animate New Ghost in the Shell Anime After TV Series

Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on October 23, 2026 that production has begun on a new anime based on Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell. The working title is Ghost in the Shell (tentative). Animation production is handled by Science SARU, the studio behind the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell, which aired from July through September 2026 with all 10 episodes directed by Moko-chan and written by Tow Ubukata. The announcement came as a surprise: flyers were handed out at a press preview for the public event OPEN HOUSE, held October 24 at DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA in Tokyo. A teaser visual with the work's logo and a hand drawn in circuit-diagram lines was released at the same time. Format, director, cast and release timing for the new project were not announced. Bandai Namco Filmworks said further details will come through its official social media channels.

1d ago

Sunrise Channel Adds Chouja Raideen, Sentimental Journey, Sacred Seven

Bandai Namco Filmworks has announced the 24th batch of titles for the Sunrise Channel, its free official YouTube channel for Sunrise-produced anime. Three titles will stream from episode one for the first time on the channel: Chouja Raideen on Thursday, November 5, Sentimental Journey on Wednesday, November 4, and Sacred Seven on Wednesday, December 16. Four other shows resume or continue from intermediate episodes: Chou Mashin Eiyuden Wataru on Mondays from November 2, Saikyo Robo Daioja on Tuesdays from November 3, Brave Police J-Decker on Fridays from November 6, and Space Runaway Ideon on Saturdays from November 7 through its final episode. Regular streaming is suspended on December 31 and January 1. The channel lists 552,000 subscribers as of October 2026, and the press release contents are dated as of April 2026 and subject to change.

2d ago

The Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Lifts Gore Limits On Steam In Japan

Bandai Namco Entertainment and Rebel Wolves released Update 1.1 for The Blood of Dawnwalker on October 22, 2026. The patch removes the restrictions on blood and gore expressions in the Japanese version distributed on Steam, and it restores the game's opening, which had been cut entirely under those restrictions. A skill reset function arrives through a potion called Spirit Rebirth Medicine, and players can now pet animals in the game. The patch also adds a lower difficulty setting with combat assists, plus subtitle font size and full subtitle options. Frame generation settings were updated, and combat animations, camera work, aiming, lock-on, and the responsiveness of Shadowstep and Planeshift were adjusted. The same gore changes for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are scheduled for early 2027, per the developers' earlier announcement.

2d ago

CODE VEIN II Watch Reopens Orders After First Run Sells Out

Weni Trading will take additional orders for the CODE VEIN II original watch, the Battle Axe Idris's Arrogance Model, from October 26 at 12:00 to December 14 at 15:00 on the WORLD WIDE WATCH site. The mechanical watch, priced at 29,700 yen with tax, has indices that run backward from 12 to 1. Pre-orders opened in April and the run drew enough demand to warrant a second window.

Oct 16

Earth Defense Force Pop Up Shop Opens At Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo On October 24

D3 Publisher announced on October 15 that an Earth Defense Force pop-up shop will run at Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo from October 24 to November 23, 2026. The venue will sell official and collaboration goods plus a D3 Publisher original print T-shirt, with a holographic sticker bonus for every 2,000 yen spent. A trial play session and tournament for Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD, set for release on March 18, 2027, will also be held.

Oct 16

SD Gundam G Generation Eternal Adds Colony Fall Story Event

Bandai Namco Entertainment is holding the story event "Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Land Where the Colony Fell..." in SD Gundam G Generation Eternal, set in Australia at the end of the One Year War. The pickup gasha adds UR Reborns Gundam (EX), UR Ribbons Almark, UR Gundam Dynames (EX) and UR Lockon Stratos, plus supporter Kati Mannequin & Ural. Both run to October 31.

Oct 14

Bandai Namco Shows Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale Rhythm Action Ahead of 2027

Bandai Namco Entertainment held a hands-on preview event for "Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale," a rhythm and puzzle action adventure planned for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. Malaysian studio Metronomik, known for "No Straight Roads," is developing the game. Players control Kaya, a girl in the world of Selera who aims to become a World Builder like her parents, Baba and Mama. The game's core system is the "Octet," a constant 8-beat rhythm at roughly BPM 60 that drives combat, gimmicks, and even everyday actions such as brewing coffee. Kaya wields a magic spoon and collects Ondeh, which grant abilities such as the Salty Ondeh's beat-timed object lift. The Japanese version features Akio Otsuka as Baba, Kikuko Inoue as Mama, and Aoi Yuki as Kaya. Chapter 1, set in Salti Village, includes sheep gathering and a boss fight against Mother Wolf.

Oct 14

Tales of Eternia Remastered Launches for Current Consoles

Bandai Namco Entertainment released Tales of Eternia Remastered on October 15 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The remaster is based on the 2005 PSP version. The standard edition costs 3,960 yen and the Deluxe Edition 6,930 yen. New features include destination icons, a boost function, high-speed auto-battle, and a graphics and SE mode switch.

Oct 13

Ace Combat Zero Steam Port to Get Standalone App for Ace Combat 8 Pre-Order Bonus

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on October 13 that the Steam version of Ace Combat Zero, offered as a pre-order bonus for Ace Combat 8: WINGS OF THEVE, is expected to be distributed as a standalone application. The port was previously playable only by launching Ace Combat 8 and selecting it from the start options. Both formats will coexist once the standalone version ships, and save data will be shared between them through Steam Cloud. The company said final quality and operation checks are underway. Bandai Namco stressed that the change applies only to players who already have the pre-order bonus and does not make Ace Combat Zero newly obtainable for anyone else. The issue drew complaints because Ace Combat 8 is roughly 140GB and the bonus could not be installed on its own.

Oct 13

BLEACH Mirrors High Sets YouTube Broadcast For October 27

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on October 13, 2026 that a SPECIAL BROADCAST for the smartphone game BLEACH Mirrors High will stream on YouTube on October 27 at 19:00. The game is based on the TV anime BLEACH and is set after the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc. Chika Kobayashi, Maria Sashide, Masakazu Morita, Fumiko Orikasa, and MC Neki Matsuzawa appear.

Oct 13

Bandai Namco Experience Sets Second Overseas VS CHALLENGE In Kuala Lumpur

Bandai Namco Experience will produce VS CHALLENGE KL Midtown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scheduled to open November 5, 2026. Planning and sales are handled by Bandai Namco Experience, with local operations run by AEON Fantasy Malaysia. The facility introduces 20 activities chosen for the Malaysian market from more than 100 types developed in Japan. It is the company's second overseas production, following VS CHALLENGE AEON Mall Deltamas in Indonesia on June 13, 2024. The company will also exhibit at IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Oct 12

Mindware Details Dropping Drops, The MIDI Controller Puzzle Game

Mindware's Mikito Ichikawa and composer Yuriko Keino discussed Dropping Drops, a physical action puzzle game played with a MIDI controller. Ichikawa said he first made it in October 2025 as a sample for a talk, then developed it seriously after positive reactions at a retro PC event. The two also discussed Ichikawa's background and 1980s Namco style.

Oct 12

Fifth Girls Und Panzer Das Finale Film Posts 10-Minute Opening

Bandai Namco Filmworks began streaming the first 10 minutes of the fifth Girls und Panzer das Finale film on Saturday, a day after the film opened in Japan. The fifth entry screens in Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, 4DX, and MX4D alongside standard showings. Its story follows Oarai Girls High School into the Winter Continuous Track Cup finals against St. Gloriana Girls' College, led by Darjeeling.

Oct 10

Bandai Namco Experience Reports Possible Member Data Leak on Wangan Midnight Portal Site

Bandai Namco Experience said on October 9 that member information on the Wangan Midnight Arcade Portal for the arcade racing game Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 6RR PLUS may have been leaked after unauthorized external access at operation contractor Commune. Exposed data could include email addresses, nicknames, account names, self-introductions, profile items, affiliated groups, points, and last active dates. No unauthorized use has been confirmed, and users are being urged to change passwords and watch for suspicious emails.

Oct 8

One Ten's Obake Hunter AR Runs at Namjatown as Mojav Version

One Ten Inc. announced that its self-developed AR attraction Obake Hunter AR has been adapted for Namjatown, the Ikebukuro indoor theme park run by Bandai Namco Experience, and began operating as Mojav's Obake Hunter AR on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Players use gun-type controllers with smartphones to defeat AR ghosts, and receive a Mojav certification card.

Oct 5

Bandai Namco and Sony Partners Detail the XR Tech Behind Chihaya Kisaragi's Budokan Show

At a Tokyo Game Show 2026 session, staff from Bandai Namco Entertainment, REZ&, Sony Group, and Sony PCL described how the January 24 and 25 Chihaya Kisaragi solo show at Nippon Budokan, "OathONE," was staged. The talk covered center-stage screens, Unreal Engine rendering, motion capture, and Sony's moving LED display groovots, including a large type used to walk the virtual character down a hanamichi.

Oct 5

Taiko No Tatsujin And Touhou Project Return For 2026 Collaboration

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on October 5 that the Touhou Project x Taiko no Tatsujin 2026 collaboration will run in the arcade version of Taiko no Tatsujin from October 22 to January 11, 2027. Two songs are added: an arranged track by the circle Tamaonsen, and a Namco original arranged from Hartmann's Youkai Girl. Bandai Namco Passport holders earn tickets per qualifying play toward petite characters and plate titles.

Oct 4

Gakumas Adds Another P-Idol Liberalization In Mid-October

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on September 28 that Gakuen Idolmaster will add 'Another P-Idol Liberalization' in mid-October, letting any Produce Idol designate an Another Idol's song. An SSR Another Idol Guaranteed Gacha runs from October 9, and little-devil costume idols and Another Idols appear from September 30. The game is available on PC via DMM GAMES, iOS, and Android.

Oct 4

True Saint Anime Sets January 2027 Debut, Names Staff

Bandai Namco Filmworks released a teaser video on Saturday for the television anime of Shikiso Utsuzawa's Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! The video gives the premiere as January 2027 and names Kanako Hara as music composer. Masumi Tazawa and Taku Yashiro lead the cast as Elian and Nigel, with Tsukasa Sakurai directing at Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab.

Oct 4

Bandai Namco Postpones Mall of America Store Openings

Bandai Namco Amusement America announced on Sunday that the planned openings of Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and The Gundam Base Minneapolis at the Mall of America are postponed from their September 30 date. The company said it will share the new opening date once it is confirmed. The two stores were to join Bandai Namco's existing North American locations in New York City and Chicago.

Oct 4

Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly Second Part Gets Main Trailer

Bandai Namco Filmworks released the main promotional video for the second cours of Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly, the magical girl anime it presents with Studio Pierrot. The video previews the new opening theme "Swingin' Magic" by ILLIT. The second part debuts on October 4 on Tokyo MX, and also runs on ABC TV, TV Aichi, BS NTV, and AT-X. The in-story idol unit performs the new ending theme.

Oct 3

Denjiro Yonemura Recreates Quirks For My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble Anniversary

Bandai Namco Entertainment released a collaboration video with science presenter Denjiro Yonemura on September 30, 2026, marking the third anniversary of My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble. The video is titled Boku no Denjiro Academia ULTRA RUMBLE. In it, Yonemura recreates the Quirks of Shoto Todoroki and Toya Todoroki, who appear in the game's Season 19, using experiments. His profile introduces his own Quirk as Science. He reproduces Shoto's Half-Cold Half-Hot flames with gloves and makes ice through supercooling. The ultimate moves Flashfreeze Heatwave Rin and Flashfreeze Heatwave: Blooming are also recreated through flame tests. The video opened at 12:00 on September 30, following a September 29 announcement from the game's official account. The announcement included an image of Yonemura smiling. My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble is a free-to-play multiplayer battle action game available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Oct 3

Bandai Namco to End SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada Online Service After May 2027

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on September 26 that it will end the online service for the mech PvPvE extraction shooter SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada after May 2027 and move the game to an offline version. The offline release will be a standalone build that covers gameplay except for certain features requiring online elements, shifting the format from PvPvE to an offline PvE extraction shooter. Some save data from the online version and eligible purchased items are planned to carry over. Updates and events for the current online service stop with the content scheduled for implementation within October 2026. Sales of the paid currency SYN COINS end at 0:00 on December 18, 2026. A function to save carryover data for the offline version is scheduled for December 2026. The exact end date of the online service will be announced in March 2027. SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada launched for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on January 23, 2025, and for PC via Steam on January 24, 2025.

Oct 3

Ace Combat 8 Opens With 16-Minute Cinematic Ahead Of October 2 Launch

Bandai Namco Entertainment will release Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with a Deluxe Edition arriving September 29. The publisher streamed a 16-minute opening cinematic on Thursday. The campaign is set in 2029 in the Strangereal world, ten years after the previous numbered entry, and follows the Central Usean Federation after an invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. The player flies for the Joker Squadron aboard the old carrier Endurance, carrying the name of the legendary ace Wings of Sheave. Three wingmen join the fight. Online play, branded Ace Combat Online, casts players as mercenaries of an organization called I3 and splits missions into co-op, co-op with versus elements, and pure versus formats. Pre-orders include a port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.

Oct 2

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Launches For PS5, Xbox Series X|S, And Steam

Bandai Namco Entertainment released ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The game is the latest numbered entry in the flight shooting series, sold at prices starting from 9,790 yen. The protagonist carries the name of the legendary ace Wings of Theve and works with three new companions to retake a stolen homeland. The title ships with a campaign mode and an online mode that the publisher describes as the largest in the series. It commemorates the series' 30th anniversary. Bandai Namco built the game on Cloudly, an independently developed engine that renders wide skies and layered cloud formations.

Sep 20

Idolmaster XR Live Team Details Chihaya Budokan Concert at TGS

A Tokyo Game Show session on September 18 brought together four people behind Chihaya Kisaragi's solo Nippon Budokan concert OathONE, held January 24 and 25. Yukiyoshi Yoshimoto of Bandai Namco Entertainment, Nobuaki Kazoe of REZ&, Akira Nakano of Sony Group and Takahiro Kozuki of Sony PCL explained the roles their companies played. The set used a 360-degree center stage, motion capture and Unreal Engine rendering.

Sep 19

Bandai Namco Announces Balance Adjustments For Nine Inibo Units At TGS 2026

At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Bandai Namco Experience announced a balance update for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost, scheduled for October 1. Nine existing units are being adjusted. Strike Gundam gets overhauled charge shots per form plus new melee attacks, Hecate gains block bits, and Star Build Strike Gundam gets changes centered on the Star Beam Cannon with new actions. Guncannon and Hyaku Shiki also appeared in the update visual. The remaining four units will be revealed later.

Sep 19

Ace Combat 8 Returns to Tokyo Game Show with Three Playable Missions

Bandai Namco Entertainment brought ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE to Tokyo Game Show 2026 as a playable build inside a five-title booth in Hall 5. The demo offers three missions, and the article's author chose "11 Maximum Payload," an air-to-air sortie against a group of intercontinental transport aircraft called Podarge, which fly with electronic warfare aircraft that jam radar.

Sep 19

Bandai Namco Gives Out Zangetsu Balloons For BLEACH Mirrors High At TGS2026

Bandai Namco Entertainment is exhibiting the smartphone game BLEACH Mirrors High at its booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21. Visitors to the booth receive a Zangetsu-shaped balloon, and the booth also offers novelties obtained through trial play experiences and other activities. BLEACH Mirrors High carries an original story set after BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Sep 18

ONE PIECE Ocean's Delicacy Restaurant Demo Gives Cutlery Set at TGS2026

Bandai Namco Entertainment will hand out a cutlery set to visitors who try ONE PIECE Ocean's Delicacy Restaurant at its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth. The set carries a design of the Straw Hat crew taking a breather. Quantities are limited and distribution ends when stock runs out. The demo lets players try part of the basic gameplay, including developing dishes and coordinating the restaurant's interior.

Sep 18

Bandai Namco Cross Store And THE GUNDAM BASE Open At Mall Of America

Bandai Namco Amusement America and Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles will open Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and THE GUNDAM BASE Minneapolis at Mall of America on September 30, 2026. Both are the second U.S. locations for their retail concepts. The Cross Store carries 15 official shops and brands, including BANDAI CARD GAMES OFFICIAL STORE, GASHAPON BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP, and TAMASHII NATIONS, and offers gifts with purchase.

Sep 17

Seventh Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Reveals Main Trailer

Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed the main trailer and main visual for Nijiiro no Rinne, the seventh film in Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199, on Friday. Character designer Nobuteru Yuki drew the main visual. The film opens in theaters in Japan on October 30. The sixth film, Aoi Meikyu, opened on June 26. Crunchyroll streams the anime as Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199.

Sep 17

Tank Chair Anime Adds Megumi Ogata as Sensei in Second Promo Video

Bandai Namco Filmworks released the second main promotional video for the Tank Chair anime and confirmed Megumi Ogata as the voice of Sensei, described as the founder of the Academy. Ogata will appear at an advanced screening at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas on September 24. The series premieres October 4 on Tokyo MX, then BS11, CBC, and MBS, with Kodansha USA Publishing handling the license.

Sep 16

EDWIN And ACE COMBAT 8 Apparel Line Lands September 17 With Three Items

EDWIN will release three apparel items tied to the flight shooting game ACE COMBAT 8 on September 17, made with VALLEY APPAREL L.L.C. and Dickies. The lineup is a reversible MA-1 flight jacket at 39,600 yen, a short-sleeve T-shirt at 6,600 yen, and a Dickies short-sleeve work shirt at 11,000 yen, all tax included.

Sep 16

Gundam Rogue Orbit Launch Date Set For March 5, 2027

Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a collaboration campaign between GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT and SD Gundam G Generation Eternal from September 16 to September 16, 2027. Entering a promotion code listed on the GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT official page grants a Premium Gasha Ticket in SD Gundam G Generation Eternal. The campaign marks the decision to release GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT on March 5, 2027.

Sep 16

Gundam Rogue Orbit Developers Detail High-Speed Action and Worldwide Aim

Bandai Namco Entertainment will release the action game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 5, 2027. Producer Yuya Tomiyama and director Yoshiyuki Serizawa, the latter at Bandai Namco Studios, gave a joint media interview timed to a preview play session. The project began under a mission to deliver a Gundam work to game users worldwide, and the team landed on the concept of Gundam versus extraterrestrial lifeforms. Players pilot the Gundam Helix against a giant enemy called Apocalypse, and the game leans on close-range combat over the long-range weapons typical of the series. Serizawa said the aim is to give players worldwide an ace pilot experience, following the sequence of boarding, cockpit entry, briefing, and catapult launch. A full story run is estimated at around 20 hours. A three-player co-op mission unlocks after the story is cleared.

Sep 15

4Gamer Sets Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost Stage At TGS 2026

4Gamer will host a stage event for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost at its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth on September 19, 2026, from 15:15 to 15:45. Voice actress Tomomi Isomura is MC, with game center employee and esports caster Nakao as guest. They will present the game and its latest information, and the stage will stream live on the YouTube channel 4GamerSP.

Sep 15

ACE COMBAT 8 Trailer Sets Story in July 2029 Strangereal

Bandai Namco Entertainment released a story trailer and new details for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, set for October 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The prologue is set in July 2029 in Strangereal, where the Federated Central Usean Republic loses its main forces to a surprise invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. PROJECT ACES handles development. The trailer confirms three characters and the original FA-36 Game.

Sep 14

Bandai Resolicits JoJo World Capsule Figures From 2022 And 2025 Runs

Bandai is reselling two sets of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Capsule Figure Collection gashapon, tied to illustrations from JOJO WORLD 2 and JOJO WORLD 3. Each set has six types at 700 yen per play, scheduled for the third week of September 2026. The JOJO WORLD EDITION matches the November 2022 release; the JOJO WORLD 3 EDITION matches the April 2025 release. Both are sold at Bandai Namco Amusement.

Sep 13

Idolm@ster SideM Gets Film for November 20 and Switch Console Game

The Idolm@ster SideM franchise announced a film, Gekijō-ban Idolm@ster SideM F@ntastic Battle Fes ~Who goes first~, opening in Japan on November 20. Bandai Namco Entertainment is planning and presenting it, with Takanori Urui directing at hotarubi / SIKAKU. D3 Publisher and Bandai Namco also announced a console game for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, an adventure game where the player schedules 16 units and 49 idols.

Sep 13

Bandai Namco Opens SideM Console Game Project For Switch And Switch 2

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on September 13 that a console game project has begun for The Idolmaster SideM, the branch of The Idolmaster franchise whose producible idols are all male. The game is in development for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with the official title and release timing to be announced later. Players take the role of a Producer at 315 Production and work with 49 idols across 16 units in what the announcement calls an idol producing and scheduling adventure. The story shares the worldview of the SideM brand page on The Idolmaster portal site but is a new story written for the game, following the idols toward a large-scale live concert one year away. At the start, the player picks one of the 16 units as the leader unit for that concert, and the story and conversations change depending on the choice. The concert concept is MMM.

Sep 9

Bandai Namco Announces Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya's Umami Great Adventure for 2027

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya's Umami Great Adventure during the Nintendo Direct streamed on September 9, 2026. The game is a rhythm action title developed by Malaysian studio Metronomik, and it is scheduled for release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. The protagonist, Kaya, aims to become a World Builder, a figure who creates worlds. To reach that goal, she travels through islands filled with rhythm, solving mysteries and taking on trials along the way. The central mechanic is a Magic Spoon that gives rhythm to whatever it scoops. Footage shown during the presentation included scenes of the spoon moving giant objects. The game combines rhythm-based play with puzzle-solving, as Kaya uses both timing and insight to overcome the challenges on each island. The announcement came as part of the broader Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 showcase, which included multiple third-party and first-party reveals.

Sep 9

CODE VEIN II DLC Mask of Idris and Update Ver.2.0 Launch

Bandai Namco Entertainment released the Mask of Idris expansion DLC and free update Ver.2.0 for CODE VEIN II on September 9, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The DLC is set in the Discarded World and adds the Mask of Passion, a sage voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto, two bosses, and new gifts for two-handed swords and gunblades. Update Ver.2.0 adds post-story exploration with buddies.

Sep 8

Gundam Rogue Orbit Previews Detail Fast Melee Combat and Over-Rise Power

Bandai Namco Entertainment's Gundam Rogue Orbit is shaping up as a melee-first action game, according to hands-on previews published September 8, 2026. The game launches March 5, 2027 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Previewers played roughly 30 to 45 minutes across two missions: Rail Control Battle, a tutorial-style stage against a molten boss called Giant, and Instinct, a solo fight against a dragon-like boss named Drake. Combat centers on three preset mech assemblies: the Assault Sword, a short-range attacker with a grappling-hook Anchor ability; the Whip Sword, which switches between sword and whip modes; and the Sword Lance, a mid-range build that gains power with distance. A shared Tactical Gauge powers both the offensive Tactical Skill and the cancel-any-action Tactical Move dodge. Building the G.U.N.RISE gauge unlocks Over-Rise, a temporary state previewers describe as near-invincible, with auto-dodging and an AP Unit Burst finisher. The game also includes part-breaking boss fights and online co-op for up to three players.

Sep 3

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Trailer Shows Custom Avatars, New Android Race

Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during Sony's State of Play livestream on September 3. The video, titled "Fight Your Own Way," introduces the game's character creation system and confirms a new Android race among six playable options: Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Frieza Race, Majin, and Android. Players will customize a fighter's appearance, inherit techniques from Super Fighters, and choose a fighting style based on the moves of 130 heroes. The game is set in AGE 1000, where a mysterious hero arrives with no memory and meets a new generation of heroes who are university students in West City. The cast includes original characters Brett, Lilica, ROM, and Tap, alongside franchise figures like Bulma and Gamma 1. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. The project was first teased under the codename "Age 1000" and has been in development for about six to seven years. Bandai Namco announced the joint project with Toei Animation in January.

Sep 3

Digimon Story: Time Stranger DLC Legacy of Heroes Arrives in 2027

Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for the large DLC "Legacy of Heroes" for "Digimon Story: Time Stranger" during the official "State of Play 2026.9.3" broadcast on September 3, 2026. The DLC is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, as announced during the program that introduces new PlayStation-related information. The expansion depicts a world set three years after the events of the main game. The trailer shows a boy adventuring across a vast world, exploring a new map while riding Digimon, and fighting alongside new partners. A completely new narrative unfolds with a new protagonist. The DLC adds approximately 50 new Digimon, with further details scheduled to be revealed at a later date. The beginning of the trailer includes content from the main game, prompting the official Digimon Game account to caution players who have not yet finished the main story. The base game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, and is an RPG where the player becomes an agent of a secret organization adventuring across the human world and the digital world of Ilias.

Sep 3

Gundam Rogue Orbit Launches March 5, 2027 on PS5, Xbox, and PC

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.

Sep 1

Girls und Panzer das Finale Film 5 Trailer Sets October 9 Opening

Bandai Namco Filmworks posted the second trailer and key visual for the fifth film in the six-part Girls und Panzer das Finale series. The film follows Ooarai's semi-final win in the Winter Continuous Track Cup and heads to the finals against St. Gloriana Girls' College, led by Darjeeling, with Alice now on the roster after transferring to face Miho again. It opens in Japan on October 9, screening in Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, 4DX, and MX4D, the series' first Dolby Cinema engagement.

Sep 1

Code Vein II DLC Mask of Idris Screenshots and Ver.2.0 Details Revealed

Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed new screenshots for the paid expansion DLC Mask of Idris for Code Vein II, along with details on the free update Ver.2.0, both scheduled for release on September 9. The DLC is set in the Abandoned World and features a new buddy character, with an alternate color version of all 14 characters unlocked after clearing the DLC story. The Ver.2.0 update introduces the Age of Harmony, a post-ending mode set after the ending A Miracle Called Fate, where players can explore the world with a favorite buddy and complete short episodes for each character to obtain new blood codes. Players can transition to this mode from a special vestige in Mag Mell using save data that has reached the ending. The update also adds the Trial of Memories, a consecutive battle mode against previously fought bosses and enemies, with over 90 new customization parts as rewards. Yadviga, a buddy character who wields a greatsword, becomes summonable after clearing her episode. A Story-Focused Mode strengthens the player character for easier battles, and a Character Shader option lets players switch between Original and Legacy appearances, the latter closer to the original Code Vein. Photo Mode gains over 30 new poses and 20 new frames, and the Jukebox returns with tracks from Code Vein, Code Vein II, and the God Eater series.