Publisher Bandai Namco and developer B.B. Studio announced Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 is getting a network test for its PC port.
The online battle game is getting a network test from January 16th at 9PM Pacific / 12 Midnight Eastern to January 18th at the same time, via Steam. Users will be able to enter the network test via the new banner on the game’s Steam page.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
This is a free-to-play team battle action game based on the “Mobile Suit Gundam” series of the Universal Century. Join your comrades and defend your planet in a massive and realistic battlefield on earth and in space!
Features
- Maximum 6 vs. 6 online battles – You’ll be able to play against other players from around the world in online team battles of up to 6 vs. 6!
- Infantry Combat – The hero of the battlefield is not only the MS?! Get out of your MS to plant bombs in your opponent’s base or call in support artillery to stir up the battlefield! Infantry combat is sometimes the key to victory on the battlefield!
- Acquire & Customize MS – After a battle, use the DP you’ve earned to develop your MS, or use tokens to acquire more powerful MS through lottery rations! You can even customize and enhance your favorite MS!
- Base Camp – An online lobby where you can connect with players from around the world! As a pilot, you can strengthen your MS and prepare for various battles in the base camp. In addition, you can freely interact with various war buddies on the road!
Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 has been available for PlayStation 4 in 2018 for both Japan and Asia, followed by a PS5 release in January 2021. An English language update came out later in 2019, followed by an official western release in 2019.