Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is heading to Steam

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2
(Image credit: Bandai Namco)

There are a lot of videogames about giant robots fighting, but that doesn't mean there's enough. If you agree, it may be cause to rejoice that Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2, a PlayStation exclusive, is launching on Steam "soon".

Don't get your hopes up too much, though, because Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is a free-to-play affair, with 6v6 robot battles in the usual array of wartorn futuristic settings. In addition to the giant robots, this outing also lets you exit mechs and fight infantry-style, which sounds dangerous but according to the game's Steam page can be "the key to victory on the battlefield". 

Do be aware that it's riddled with monetization schemes. Things may have changed since launch, but the few reviews that exist point to these being both obscure and a grind. You can buy new mechs with real-world cash, or else you can acquire them with in-game currency via loot boxes or directly. Italian outlet multiplayer.it describes it as a "giant-sized mobile gacha", but praises its dedication to the Mobile Suit fantasy.

Gacha mechanics are the kind of thing Mobile Suit Gundam fanatics are likely to weather in order to get a modern game that stays true to the vibe of the anime. Unlike the console version mouse and keyboard is supported, though no cross-play or cross-save support will be available at launch. 

If you're keen to jump in early, a Network Test kicks off on Thursday, April 14. Full details on that are on Steam. The original PS4 launch trailer is below.

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Shaun Prescott
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Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.

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