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Forza Horizon 6 introduces a Mech My Day showcase where players race a Honda Acura against a colossal Gundam‑like mech named Chaser Zero across a Japan-inspired open world, blending outrageous crossover spectacle with the series’ signature over‑the‑top racing vibes.
Orbitals is a Switch 2-exclusive co-op puzzle-adventure from Shapefarm that blends hand-painted anime visuals with retro-futurist vibes, built with Studio Massket and cutscenes by Gundam veteran Tôru Yoshida. Players Maki and Omura solve environmental puzzles using a beam cannon and grappling hook across a shared ship hub that also houses unlockable mini-games, delivering a charming, couch-friendly co-op experience.
Netflix is set to distribute Legendary Entertainment's live-action Gundam feature, starring Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, with Jim Mickle directing. The project, developed with Bandai Namco Filmworks, is slated as the first live-action Gundam film, though plot details remain under wraps and Netflix/Legendary have not commented publicly.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone have introduced a Gundam-themed event in Season 4, featuring 14 rewards unlocked through XP milestones by playing multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies. The event runs until June 19, and players can earn additional XP by purchasing Gundam-themed operator bundles.
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 have launched a collaboration with Gundam, featuring new operator skins, stickers, weapon blueprints, and more. The first bundle, MS-06S Zaku II, is now available in the Call of Duty store.
Tokyo-based startup Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-meter-tall robot called ARCHAX, resembling the popular Japanese animation series "Mobile Suit Gundam," which can be purchased for $3 million. The robot has cockpit monitors that allow the pilot to control its movements and can switch between "robot mode" and "vehicle mode." Tsubame Industries plans to build and sell five of these robots, with hopes of utilizing them for disaster relief or in the space industry in the future. The CEO aims to preserve Japan's manufacturing legacy and combine elements of animation, games, robots, and automobiles into one product.
Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-meter-tall robot called ARCHAX, resembling the popular Japanese animation series "Mobile Suit Gundam," which can be purchased for $3 million. The robot has cockpit monitors that allow the pilot to control its movements, and it can switch between an upright "robot mode" and a "vehicle mode" capable of traveling up to 10 km/h. Tsubame Industries plans to build and sell five of these robots, with potential applications in disaster relief and the space industry. The company's CEO, Ryo Yoshida, aims to preserve Japan's manufacturing competitiveness and carry on the tradition.
Players of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon are showcasing their creativity by designing impressive mechs inspired by popular franchises such as Gundam, Evangelion, and Kirby. The game's extensive paint and decal editors have allowed players to recreate iconic mechs like the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial and the Evangelion Unit-01, as well as create original designs like a Ken and Barbie-inspired mecha and a Ronald McDonald-themed tank. Other notable creations include a mecha modeled after a 2007 Toyota Camry and various mechs inspired by Nintendo, Warhammer 40,000, and popular Japanese characters.
A new animation project titled "Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance" has been announced. Further details about the project have not been revealed at this time.
The second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury continues to remind viewers of its roots in the Gundam franchise, with devastating consequences for its characters. The latest episode lays waste to the primary setting of Asticassia, reveals the true nature of Lady Prospera's machinations, and confirms the fate of little Eri Samaya. The episode hammers home the inevitability of violence and conflict in the Gundam universe, but also explores the franchise's loftiest ideals of connection and transcendence.