Activision Announces Exciting Gundam Crossover for Call of Duty Games

by Tom Misch
in Featured, News, Release
on 21 May 2024

Activision has recently made an exciting announcement regarding their popular Call of Duty games. They have revealed that a crossover content from the Mobile Suit Gundam series will be featured in three Call of Duty titles: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. This collaboration is set to take place as part of the Season 4 update for these games.

One of the main highlights of this crossover is the introduction of Operator Skins that will allow players to cosplay as human-sized Mobile Suits. Fans of the Gundam series will be delighted to know that the RX-78-2 Gundam and the Char Aznable custom MS-06S Zaku II from the first Mobile Suit Gundam title will be featured, along with the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial from The Witch From Mercury.

To complement the Gundam content, Activision has created a brand new Tokyo map for players to explore. This 6v6 core map is based on Japan’s capital city and will make its debut in the Season 4 update of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

In addition, Bandai Namco has announced the release of Gundam Tracer Pack bundles, which will be available for purchase during the “Mobile Suit Gundam Legends” event. This event, organized by Activision, will take place from June 5 to June 19, 2024.

Fans of the Mobile Suit Gundam series and Call of Duty games can look forward to obtaining this exciting crossover content from June 2 to September 4, 2024. So mark your calendars and get ready for an epic collaboration between two beloved franchises!

Additional facts:

– The Mobile Suit Gundam series is a popular Japanese media franchise that began with an anime television series in 1979. It has since expanded into multiple anime series, movies, video games, and other merchandise.
– Call of Duty is a highly successful first-person shooter video game franchise developed by Activision. It has a large and dedicated player base worldwide.
– The Season 4 update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is expected to bring various other new features, improvements, and content to the games beyond the Gundam crossover.
– Operator Skins in Call of Duty games allow players to customize the appearance of their in-game character, often with unique outfits and accessories.
– The RX-78-2 Gundam is one of the most iconic Mobile Suits from the Gundam series, piloted by the main protagonist. The MS-06S Zaku II is a mobile suit used by one of the primary antagonists, Char Aznable.
– The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial is a mobile suit from The Witch From Mercury, a side story in the Gundam series.
– The Tokyo map will provide players with a new location to battle in, inspired by the city’s real-life landmarks and scenery.

Important questions and answers:

1. When will the Gundam crossover content be available in Call of Duty games?
– The crossover content will be available from June 2 to September 4, 2024.

2. What are the games that will feature the Gundam crossover?
– The Gundam crossover content will be featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.

3. What new features and content can players expect in the Season 4 update?
– The Season 4 update is expected to bring various other new features, improvements, and content to the games, in addition to the Gundam crossover. However, specific details have not been provided in the article.

Key challenges or controversies:

– One potential challenge could be striking a balance between the Gundam crossover content and the existing gameplay mechanics, ensuring that the additions do not disrupt the core gameplay experience or create an unfair advantage for players who obtain the new content.
– Another challenge could be managing player expectations and addressing any potential backlash if the execution of the crossover content does not meet fans’ high expectations for both the Mobile Suit Gundam series and Call of Duty games.

Advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:
– The collaboration between the Mobile Suit Gundam series and Call of Duty games brings together two popular franchises, appealing to fans of both.
– The introduction of Operator Skins allows players to cosplay as iconic Mobile Suits, adding a unique and fun element to the games.
– The addition of a new Tokyo map provides players with a fresh location to explore and engage in battles.

Disadvantages:
– Some players who are not familiar with the Mobile Suit Gundam series may not fully appreciate or understand the significance of the crossover content.
– The limited availability of the Gundam crossover content from June 2 to September 4, 2024, may disappoint players who are unable to obtain it during that period.