Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Grand Thanksgiving Festival and V2 Assault Buster Gundam!

Pilots, prepare for an epic celebration! The PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4 online game, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 (hereafter Battle Operation 2), is proudly marking its 8th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the “8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival” is set to launch, bringing a wealth of new content, exciting campaigns, and the highly anticipated arrival of a new Mobile Suit!

“8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival” Kicks Off!

The “8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival” will run from July 23, 2026, at 14:00 JST to August 27, 2026, at 13:59 JST. This festival is packed with special campaigns, including up to 90 free supply drops and unique login bonuses. This is your ultimate chance to strengthen your hangar and dive into battle!

For full details on the “8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival”, visit:
https://bo2.ggame.jp/jp/info/?p=190704

V2 Assault Buster Gundam Joins the Fray!

From Mobile Suit V Gundam, the V2 Assault Buster Gundam is making its grand entrance into Battle Operation 2! This powerful Mobile Suit will be available as a general-purpose unit for both ground and space, with a COST of 750, starting July 23, 2026, at 14:00 JST.

To celebrate its arrival, a special “V2 Assault Buster Gundam Guaranteed STEP UP Supply Drop” will be held from July 23, 2026, at 14:00 JST to July 30, 2026, at 13:30 JST. This is your guaranteed opportunity to acquire the new Mobile Suit at STEP 7 and STEP 10. Plus, enjoy bonus items like “Backpack: V2 Gundam” at STEP 4, “Custom Part: Haro (V) LV1” at STEP 7, and “Headwear: V2 Gundam” at STEP 10!

Witness the V2 Assault Buster Gundam in Action!

A special commemorative video, narrated by Keiko Han (voice of Lalah Sune), is now available, celebrating Battle Operation 2‘s 8-year journey and the arrival of the V2 Assault Buster Gundam. The video showcases the Mobile Suit’s charm and even teases the future implementation of “Gottarlatan”. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the V2 Assault Buster Gundam in action before it hits the battlefield!

Watch the “8th Anniversary Special PV | V2 Assault Buster Gundam Participation” here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNYTcCCjVvM

Renowned YouTuber “Ondreyas” has also released an early gameplay video featuring the V2 Assault Buster Gundam. Learn about its extended combat capabilities, including its “M-Drive Unit Control Mechanism LV2” skill and “Barrier Bit Deployment [Defense]” sub-weapon. This video offers a fantastic preview of how the new Mobile Suit performs in actual combat scenarios.

Watch Ondreyas’s early gameplay video:
https://youtu.be/UFaM4ShjrRQ

Exciting Campaigns and Special Offers!

The 8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival is brimming with opportunities to enhance your Battle Operation 2 experience:

Up to 90 Free Supply Drops: Enjoy “Weekly 10-Pull Free Supply Drops” for five weeks, in addition to “Battle Operation Day” free drops. These drops guarantee two ★2 or higher rarity Mobile Suits and two ★3 or higher rarity Mobile Suits!
8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival Login Bonus: Log in daily to receive popular ★4 Mobile Suits and various enhancement items. These bonuses update weekly, so keep logging in!
8th Anniversary Commemorative Containers: Receive “39 (Thank You) Tokens”, Mobile Suits, custom parts, and various enhancement items. These containers are also updated weekly!
MS Guaranteed STEP UP Supply Drops: Look forward to various STEP UP supply drops, including the “8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival MS Guaranteed STEP UP Supply Drop” where all materials are guaranteed Mobile Suits, and a “72-Hour Limited STEP UP Supply Drop” that guarantees a “Hazel II LV1” at STEP 3.
VR Operator Token Packs: The new ” Katejina Token Pack” and the re-released ” Uso Token Pack” will be available on the PlayStation™Store from July 23, 2026, at 14:00 JST to August 27, 2026, at 13:59 JST. Each pack includes 53 tokens and a VR operator, letting you enjoy Mobile Suit V Gundam units with their iconic voices!
Special Token Packs & Amazon Campaign: Two types of “8th Anniversary Special Token Packs” will be on sale. Additionally, purchasing a PlayStation®Store ticket with a “Battle Operation 2” bonus code on Amazon will grant early access to the “Jegan [High Mobility Type]”.
Supply Drop MS Request Campaign: Don’t forget to participate in this year’s “Supply Drop MS Request” campaign! You can request your desired Mobile Suit (up to “Freedom Gundam” implemented on May 7, 2026) once daily from the official Battle Operation 2 website until July 26, 2026, at 23:59 JST. Your vote could bring your favorite MS to a special supply drop!
https://bo2.ggame.jp/jp/special/msrequest/

Special Broadcasts and Opening Movie

The “8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival Battle Operation Info Bureau” broadcast, featuring Ayaka Nanase (voice of Tenda Begin) as narrator, is now available for archive viewing. It covers the special anniversary video, new Mobile Suit armaments and skills, campaign information, and future updates. As a bonus, a “1-Day Free MS Guaranteed Supply Drop” is being held until July 23, 2026, at 4:59 JST in celebration of the broadcast!

Watch the “8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival Battle Operation Info Bureau” here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAJt0V2aZmQ

A new 8th Anniversary Opening Movie, featuring the V2 Assault Buster Gundam, has also been released. After the update on July 23, 2026, at 14:00 JST, you can enjoy this captivating movie every time you launch Battle Operation 2.

“V2 Assault Buster Gundam Participation Commemorative Campaign” on X!

Join the “V2 Assault Buster Gundam Participation Commemorative Campaign” on the official Battle Operation 2 X account! By following the official X account and reposting the campaign post, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win one of five “8th Anniversary Key Visual Canvas Boards” signed by Hideki Tenjin, the artist behind the stunning 8th Anniversary key visual. The campaign runs until July 29, 2026, at 23:59 JST. Don’t miss this precious chance to own a piece of Battle Operation 2 history!

Battle Operation 2 Official X Account:
https://x.com/gundambattleope

About Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2

Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is a free-to-play online team battle action game for PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, featuring over 580 Mobile Suits from the Gundam series. Experience intense 6v6 battles on both ground and in space. Beyond Mobile Suit combat, you can also engage in infantry battles, planting bombs at enemy bases or calling in support fire. Victory is determined by points earned from destroying enemy units, capturing relay points, and destroying bases.

Realistic Battlefields and Deep Customization

Immerse yourself in beautifully rendered 3D battlefields. Team up with allies in your favorite Mobile Suit to lead your team to victory.

In the Base Camp, you can acquire new Mobile Suits and customize them for battle. New Mobile Suits are added weekly, ensuring a fresh combat experience. Complete missions, earn rewards, and customize your favorite Mobile Suits to become the strongest pilot!

Learn more about how to play:
https://bo2.ggame.jp/jp/system/game-cycle.php

Download Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 for PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4:
https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0700-CUSA11210_00-GUNDAMBO20000002

Get ready to jump into the cockpit and join the “8th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival”! Your favorite Mobile Suits and thrilling battles await!