{"id":9263,"date":"2026-09-04T16:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/gundam-rogue-orbit-release-date-march-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:24:14","slug":"gundam-rogue-orbit-release-date-march-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/gundam-rogue-orbit-release-date-march-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Gundam Rogue Orbit Locks In March 5, 2027 \u2014 New Crew and Collector&#8217;s Edition Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bandai Namco has confirmed that <strong>Gundam Rogue Orbit<\/strong> launches on <strong>March 5, 2027<\/strong>, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam \u2014 and a new release date trailer unveiled the full crew of the Stellarvane vessel, a breakdown of the game&#8217;s customisation systems, and four editions including a Collector&#8217;s that ships with an HG 1\/144 Gundam Helix model kit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/gundam-rogue-orbit-new-anime-sdcc-2026-singapore-watch\/\">As we covered when Rogue Orbit was first revealed at SDCC last July<\/a>, this is a brand-new Gundam action title in an original timeline \u2014 no pre-existing Gundam series knowledge required. Consider this the full product reveal.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Release Date Trailer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kJ6YB3tG0xM\" title=\"Gundam Rogue Orbit - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Gundam Rogue Orbit &#8211; Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games \u2014 via PlayStation on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gundam-rogue-orbit-release-date-trailer.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gundam Rogue Orbit Release Date Trailer \u2014 close-up of the Gundam Helix face with glowing green eyes\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Meet the Crew of the Stellarvane<\/h2>\n<p>The trailer properly introduces the cast for the first time. You play as <strong>RE-X<\/strong>, an ace pilot who awakens after three years adrift in space and steps back into the cockpit of the <strong>Gundam Helix<\/strong>, assisted by <strong>Vii<\/strong> \u2014 a Haro-type intelligent unit that serves as your onboard AI companion.<\/p>\n<p>The Stellarvane crew adds colour to the universe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April<\/strong> \u2014 captain of the independent vessel Stellarvane, cool-headed and direct<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sofia<\/strong> \u2014 a mysterious young woman keeping a close watch on RE-X&#8217;s movements<\/li>\n<li><strong>Big Paul<\/strong> \u2014 a sand pirate leader distributing supplies to settlers; more complicated than he first appears<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elaine<\/strong> \u2014 a knight commander and skilled Mobile Suit pilot who will almost certainly end up in your way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lurking at the edge of the trailer is the antagonist: a black Mobile Suit with glowing red eyes, linked to something called &#8220;the Apocalypse.&#8221; Whether that&#8217;s a faction, a unit classification, or something bigger won&#8217;t be clear until March.<\/p>\n<h2>The Gundam Helix and What You Can Do With It<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gundam-helix-concept-art.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gundam Helix concept art showing front and back views with blade sword \u2014 Gundam Rogue Orbit\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment (\u00a9SUNRISE)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Combat spans ground and aerial zones in what Bandai Namco is calling a &#8220;high-mobility action game&#8221; \u2014 fast, seamless transitions between running across rubble and boosting through open airspace. The trailer shows the Helix fighting across desert terrain against biomechanical Apocalypse units, inside a space station corridor, and in open orbit.<\/p>\n<p>Customisation is built around four layers: <strong>weapons<\/strong> (each with unique actions and skills), <strong>frames<\/strong>, <strong>thrusters<\/strong>, and <strong>Apocalypse Units<\/strong> \u2014 modules recovered from enemy forces that add a risk-reward loop to every encounter. Colour schemes are also adjustable, with a pre-order early-unlock Earth Blue palette for those who commit ahead of launch.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gundam-rogue-orbit-desert-combat.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay \u2014 Gundam Helix fires purple energy beam at a giant Apocalypse unit on desert terrain\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Four Editions \u2014 Including a Model Kit in the Box<\/h2>\n<p>This is the part that will interest Singapore&#8217;s Gundam model kit community. Four editions are available for pre-order now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Edition<\/strong> (USD 59.99) \u2014 base game<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launch Edition<\/strong> \u2014 reversible cover art, 11\u00d717&#8243; poster, one Gundam Card Game promo card<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deluxe Edition<\/strong> (USD 79.99) \u2014 Premium MOD Skins Set, 14-Color Mobile Suit Pack, Digital Artwork &amp; Music Selection, Mission Reward Booster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collector&#8217;s Edition<\/strong> \u2014 all Launch and Deluxe contents, steel case, <strong>exclusive HG 1\/144 ARK-10 Gundam Helix model kit<\/strong>, five Gundam Card Game promos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Singapore pricing has not been announced \u2014 watch major games retailers and electronics chains for local availability and SGD figures closer to launch. Given how cleanly the Helix reads in that concept art, the Collector&#8217;s Edition will be one to grab early if you want the kit in the box.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gundam-rogue-orbit-space-station-combat.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay \u2014 Gundam Helix aims a rifle on a space station platform with combat in the background\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Part of the RG Universe \u2014 and You Don&#8217;t Need the Anime to Start<\/h2>\n<p>Rogue Orbit sits inside Bandai Namco&#8217;s &#8220;RG project&#8221; multimedia initiative, which also includes the <a href=\"\/blog\/gundam-rg-xarx-zero-new-anime-kenji-kamiyama-2027\/\">Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO anime<\/a> directed by Kenji Kamiyama. Both are set in the same original universe. Bandai Namco has been clear that they are independently enjoyable \u2014 you won&#8217;t be lost in the game if you haven&#8217;t watched the series, and vice versa \u2014 though experiencing both will deepen the overall picture.<\/p>\n<p>Gundam Rogue Orbit launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on <strong>March 5, 2027<\/strong>. Pre-orders are live now. Check <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">our game news section<\/a> for the latest on what&#8217;s arriving in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"SGD pricing to be confirmed; Collector's Edition local availability to be confirmed\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gundam Rogue Orbit launches March 5, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. The release date trailer reveals the full crew, four editions, and a Collector&#8217;s set with the HG 1\/144 Gundam Helix model kit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9258,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[888,202,150,837,64],"class_list":["post-9263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-action-games","tag-bandai-namco","tag-gundam","tag-mecha-anime","tag-ps5"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gundam-rogue-orbit-key-art.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-2pp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5308,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/gundam-rogue-orbit-new-anime-sdcc-2026-singapore-watch\/","url_meta":{"origin":9263,"position":0},"title":"New Gundam Anime Drops at SDCC \u2014 ROGUE ORBIT Revealed, Watch Live at 2AM SGT","date":"July 9, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Bandai Namco is bringing a brand-new Gundam anime reveal to San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, with GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT \u2014 a 2027 action game in a new Gundam timeline \u2014 already playable at the booth. 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