Gundam Battle Operation 3 announced for PS5 and PC
Bandai Namco Entertainment's free-to-play sequel adds SP Skills for every mobile suit and a Battle Assist feature for newcomers.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 3 on October 28. The game is a free-to-play title planned for PC via Steam and PS5, according to automaton-media.com.
Every mobile suit in the game will have an SP Skill. Examples given include the Guncannon's weapon lock release and the Blue Destiny Unit 1's EXAM.
The game also introduces a Battle Assist feature to support beginners' controls, the first time the series has offered such a system. Mobile suits from Gundam works outside the Universal Century will join the roster as well, including many mass-produced machines.
A network test is planned for players of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2. Applications will be accepted from October 29 to November 8 through a page in the in-game notice screen.
Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2, the predecessor to the new game, has been available since 2018.
Quick answers
What platforms is Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 3 coming to?
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced it for PC via Steam and PS5 as a free-to-play title.
How do I apply for the network test?
Applications run from October 29 to November 8 via a page in the in-game notice screen of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2.
What is the Battle Assist feature?
It is a new system added to support beginners' controls, the first in the series.