Bandai Namco’s upcoming game Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost On based on the long-running Mobile Suit Gundam series has a global release date along with a Closed Network Test opportunity.
The game will be released worldwide with both online and local multiplayer.
PlayStation released a new English trailer highlighting some of the characters, along with a sample of gameplay.
“Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost On the popular Japanese arcade Gundam game is coming soon to PlayStation 4! Featuring an extreme battle system and Mobile Suits from across the series’ history, fans will finally have a chance to take 2-vs-2 combat to the next level!” states the official website.
Bandai Namco previously revealed that there are 36 different Gundam series featured in the new game, with 183 playable Gundam Suits.
From the trailer, characters include Amuro Ray from the original Gundam series, Judau Ashta from Gundam ZZ, and Seabrook Arno from the film Gundam F91 among others.
The publisher is also hosting a Closed Network Test. Players can join the development process to help improve the game before its release in a few months. Bandai Namco has a sign-up form to join, but there are a few rules. The Closed Network Test is only available for PlayStation 4 owners, and they must allow gameplay data to be collected and processed. The data is used to improve the game.
Most importantly, players will have to submit feedback about their gameplay experience. This feedback is important to developers because they can take care of any lingering issues or bugs, plus improve the player experience before the game is released.
Spaces are limited to join the Closed Network Test. Those interested should sign up as soon as possible. Those who are granted access will receive more information through email.
The Closed Network Test will take place across the world, covering four different locations, such as North America, Europe, Japan, and Asia. Players will have to sign up for the right region. The Closed Network Test takes place between April 25 to 26.
Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost On was initially released as an arcade game in Japan. The game is still popular today, even though the game launched in 2016. The upcoming PlayStation game is a port of the arcade version.
Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost On launches on July 30 for the PlayStation 4.
