Gundam Meets Apex Legends: Giant Robots in Battle Royale!

Ugh, another crossover. Just when you thought the anime merchandising machine couldn't get any more… predictable. Now, we've got the lumbering giants of Mobile Suit Gundam somehow shoehorned into the frantic pace of Apex Legends. Don't get me wrong, giant robots are cool, but are they really going to fit in a game that's all about quick reflexes and tactical retreats? I suppose it beats another generic anime skin for a character nobody actually uses, but still. It’s a bold move, and I’m mostly just curious to see how they’ll manage to make it not feel completely ridiculous.

And of course, it wouldn't be a proper anime tie-in without some plastic model kits. Because who *doesn't* want to spend their evenings meticulously gluing together tiny pieces of plastic when they could be out doing… literally anything else? Still, if this brings more people into the Gundam franchise, or even just gets a few gamers curious about the complexities of Universal Century politics, then fine. Just don’t expect me to be lining up for a Zaku II inspired Wingman skin. That would be… embarrassing. Probably.

Honestly, the most interesting part might be seeing the fan reactions. Will it be a glorious fusion of mech action and battle royale chaos, or a train wreck of mismatched IPs? I'm leaning towards the latter, but I wouldn't be surprised if it’s surprisingly fun. Just don't tell anyone I said that.

Source: Mobile Suit Gundam Announces Collaboration with Apex Legends