Since its start as an anime in 1979, the Gundam series has changed a lot, with numerous reboots, spin-offs, and fresh storylines designed to capture fans’ hearts. While some of these attempts have been more successful than others, a new project is shaping up to be one of the franchise’s biggest hits yet.
Next year’s new anime will not only bring the classic sci-fi world of Gundam to a fresh audience, but it also marks the beginning of a bold new direction for the franchise—and it’s launching with a remarkably sleek introduction.
The highly anticipated game Gundam Rogue Orbit is set to launch in 2027 and will be the first large-scale, traditional video game adaptation of the popular series. According to its Steam page, the game promises a fresh and innovative take on the Gundam universe.
Beyond its exciting, fast-paced mech battles, what really sets Gundam Rogue Orbit apart is its new setting and a major change to the usual enemy: instead of fighting other humans, players will face a massive alien invasion. Though aliens have appeared in the Gundam universe before, this is the first time they’ll be the main villains from the very beginning – something the series has never done.
Given what we know about the Gundam series, Rogue Orbit‘s story will probably be more complex than just humans versus aliens. However, no matter where the plot goes, the game’s quick action and beautiful cutscenes are already impressive – it clearly shows a lot of respect for the classic mech anime that inspired it.
The fast-paced action of Gundam Rogue Orbit, launching on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X, looks very impressive. Gameplay appears heavily inspired by FromSoftware’s popular Armored Core series, featuring intense close-combat, quick dodging, blocking, and a wide range of ranged attacks.
If you’re a fan of Gundam or sci-fi action games, Gundam Rogue Orbit is definitely one to watch. It lets you pilot a powerful Gundam and battle a huge range of enemies, from giant monsters to smaller alien soldiers, and is scheduled for release in 2027.
2026-07-26 15:09