Calling all Gundam fanatics and aspiring Gunpla masters! Get ready to rev up your beam sabers because the Gundam Breaker 4 beta test is blasting off soon.

This is your chance to become a mobile suit mech pilot before anyone else and unleash your inner engineer and pilot way ahead of the official launch on August 29, 2024.

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This open network test will be available across multiple platforms, so you can customize your dream Gundam, dominate the battlefield, and team up with fellow pilots for epic co-op battles to prepare for the full game’s arrival.

Here’s everything you need to know about the official beta test dates, and get ready to break, build, and brawl your way to Gunpla glory.

Gundam Breaker 4 beta test release dates, schedule, platform, and details

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia officially announced on July 3, 2024, that Gundam Breaker 4, the latest installment in the popular hack-and-slash looter series, will be available for an Open Network Test (ONT) starting July 19, 2024.

Players can download the beta in advance on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 12 p.m. GMT+8 to prepare for the first day of testing.

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Day 1 — Friday, July 19, 2024:

  • Session 1: 8 a.m. GMT+8 to 1 p.m. GMT+8
  • Session 2: 5 p.m. SGT to 10 p.m. GMT+8

Day 2 — Saturday to Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2024:

  • Game is available continuously from July 20, 2024, 10 a.m. GMT+8 to July 21, 2024, 2 p.m. GMT+8

The Gundam Breaker 4 Open Network Test will be accessible on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 platforms.

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During the ONT, players can explore several key features of Gundam Breaker 4:

  • Break, Build, and Battle: Engage in the signature gameplay mechanics where you break enemy Gunpla, collect parts, and build your ultimate mobile suit.
  • Co-op Multiplayer: Team up with up to two friends to tackle quests and challenges together.
  • Customization: Explore the extensive customization options to create your dream Gunpla using a range of mobile suits and parts.
  • Diorama Mode: Showcase your Gunpla creations in a new diorama mode, adding a creative layer to the game.

Gundam Breaker 4, developed by Crafts and Meister Co. Ltd, returns to the franchise’s roots, emphasizing customization and cooperative gameplay.

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This game promises to deliver an immersive experience for both new players and long-time fans as part of the 45th anniversary celebration of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.

Gundam Breaker 4 is now available for preorders on Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s e-store.

You can watch the trailer below.



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