Gundam: Rogue Orbit is an upcoming video game that marks a new chapter in the long-running saga. Taking place in a new and alternate timeline, Rogue Orbit will allow players to pilot the Gundam Helix as they take on the role of protagonist RE-X. You'll also get a Haro companion and get to experience "cinematic combat." It's basically everything a Gundam fan could ask for, but developers are going a step further by bringing back an absolutely iconic design.
Thanks to PlayStation's most recent State of Play broadcast, we've gotten to see more information on Gundam: Rogue Orbit on YouTube. During the portion focused on Japanese studios, we were offered a more in-depth look at the gameplay and customization options the upcoming game will offer. And it was a pleasant surprise to see the RX-78-2 will officially be a part of the new game.
The RX-78-2 is an absolute classic Gundam. Fans first got to see Amuro Ray pilot the now-iconic Gundam almost 50 years ago. While its design is a bit more simplistic than the Gundam designs we've seen in the decades since, there's no denying it's a core piece of Gundam history. It's...
