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Gundam Battle Operation 3
Gundam Battle Operation 3
Gundam Battle Operation 3 guides: release updates, network tests, mobile suits, combat and PS5–Steam crossplay. An independent guide to official information.
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Beginner guide
Learn team objectives, mobile suit combat and infantry basics before your first sortie.
02Release information
Check the unannounced release date, PS5 and Steam availability, and free-to-play details.
03Network test
Review Japan-only eligibility, application steps and the November test schedule.
04Mobile suits
Understand Normal, Raid and Support types without speculative rankings.
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21 guidesCheck the announced platforms and pricing while the launch date remains unconfirmed.
The announced advance test is for eligible Battle Operation 2 players living in Japan. All dates use JST.
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Check Japan residency and Battle Operation 2 player eligibility; a linked Bandai Namco ID is required.
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Apply through the Battle Operation 2 notice page after maintenance on October 29 and by November 8, 2026 at 23:59 JST.
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The test is scheduled for November 20 and 22, 2026. Check official session times; this is not the release date.
Start with the official scoring rules and learn why mobile suits and infantry both matter.
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Choose a mobile suit and learn its weapons and SP Skill.
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Work with teammates to defeat enemy mobile suits and infantry for points.
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Capture relay points and attack enemy bases; score more than the other team before time runs out.
The official system guide confirms three types with strengths and weaknesses against one another.
Separate mobile suit special moves, Supply Pods and Battle Assist when learning the combat systems.
PS5 and Steam crossplay is announced. Do not assume cross-progression or account transfers.
| Feature | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 and Steam |
| Crossplay | PS5 / Steam cross-platform play |
| Players | Official specification: 1–18 |
| Access | Internet and a PlayStation Network or Steam account required |
Leaving your mobile suit opens objective actions that only infantry can perform.
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Capture Waypoint Bases to give your team additional redeployment points.
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Plant bombs at enemy bases or defuse enemy bombs before they detonate.
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Request support fire at captured Waypoint Bases when it becomes available.
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Hack an unmanned enemy mobile suit to activate its self-destruct protocol.
Steam lists detailed release hardware specifications as TBA. Published network-test requirements apply to that test and may change for release.
| Requirement | Published status |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Release CPU / GPU / RAM | Detailed specifications TBA on Steam |
| Network test | Separate test specifications on the official Japanese test page |
| Availability | Not yet released; Steam wishlist available |
ABOUT THE GAME
About Gundam Battle Operation 3
Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 3 is an online team battle action game from Bandai Namco Entertainment for PS5 and Steam. Combine mobile suit combat, infantry objectives and SP Skills. The release date is still to be announced; the base game is free-to-play with some paid content.
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5 / Steam
- Players
- 1–18 online
- Release date
- To be announced
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