Gundam Assemble launched on October 31, 2026; here’s the Starter Set 01 contents, the $35 price, the release schedule, the official rules, and what to buy first.
Bandai’s Gundam Assemble miniature game is out now, a brand-new tabletop game that brings the action-packed world of Gundam to your tabletop. It lets you command iconic mobile suits in skirmish battles, combining strategic gameplay with the hobbyist joy of building and painting Gunpla models.
- Release date: October 31, 2026 (worldwide, some regions excepted)
- MSRP: $35 for Starter Set 01
- Game size: Minimum 3 vs 3 squads for short matches
- Starter Set 01 includes: 6 miniatures, 6 unit cards, 18 tactics cards, map, a set of 10-sided dice, terrain, tokens, handbook, and 2 quick reference sheets
- Starter Set 01 minis: RX-78-2 Gundam, Char’s Zaku II, Wing Gundam Zero EW, Gundam Epyon, Barbatos Lupus Rex, and Gundam Vidar
Gundam Assemble Miniatures Are Here
Updated on November 5, 2026, by Rob Baer with the October 31, 2026 launch, the release schedule through March 2027, the full Starter Set 01 contents, and where to find the official rules.
Gundam fans, it’s time to break out the hobby knives and glue. Gundam Assemble is bringing Mobile Suit skirmishes to the tabletop, and it arrived on October 31, 2026. Build, paint, and command your favorite mobile suits in fast-paced battles, all while adding a personal touch to every model you field.
If you’ve ever wanted a mix of Gunpla building and strategic wargaming, this is it. No more leaving your completed kits on a shelf, now they can charge into battle. The best part? Unlike other miniature games that demand a second mortgage, Gundam kits offer stunning detail without the financial sting.
Here’s what Bandai has officially confirmed so far: the October 31, 2026 launch date, the Starter Set 01 contents, and how big a game you can play right out of the gate.
What’s in Gundam Assemble at Launch
Now that the boxes are out, here are the big details Bandai has locked in:
- Mobile Suit Variety: You get mobile suits from multiple Gundam series, each with unique abilities to match their lore.
- Narrative Scenarios: Gameplay includes scenarios based on key moments from the Gundam franchise, along with original missions created just for the game.
- Hobby Focus: The miniatures come unpainted and require assembly and painting, blending the joy of model-building with the excitement of tabletop gaming.
- Release date: Gundam Assemble launched on October 31, 2026, worldwide except some regions.
- How big is a starter game? Bandai says the game is built for a minimum of 3 vs 3 squads and short matches.
- Starter Set 01: The first box includes six miniatures and the play materials you need to get rolling, with full contents listed below.
Gundam Assemble Starter Set 01 (What’s in the box)
Starter Set 01 is the clearest entry point for anyone looking up the Gundam Assemble starter set. It packs in six miniatures, plus the cards, map, dice, terrain, tokens, handbook, and quick reference sheets needed to get games on the table.
Minimum game size (3 vs 3) and match pace
Bandai says Gundam Assemble is designed around a minimum of three squads per side, with short match times that make it feel more like a fast skirmish than a full-day hobby marathon.
Gundam Assemble Rules and Q&A
Bandai now hosts the official rules, a Q&A, and rules updates on its Gundam Assemble Rules/Q&A page, and its Play Guide even walks you through a sample battle to learn the basic rules. Overall, the games run in Phases: when the first 10 rounds end, the first Phase ends and the second begins. Best of all, Bandai posted its first rule updates on November 2, 2026, correcting card-text misprints in Starter Set 01 and Expansion Pack 01. So they are pretty on top of this launch for sure.
Confirmed Gundam Assemble Release Date
Gundam Assemble launched worldwide on October 31, 2026 (Bandai notes some regions are excepted), with Starter Set 01 listed at $35 MSRP. Bandai has also outlined a bigger launch push with multiple items arriving together, followed by planned monthly releases, which is a pretty solid sign they want this one to have legs beyond day one.
Bandai also put out promo, quickplay, and first-look videos, so you can see how it plays before you grab a box.
Gundam Assemble Release Schedule (2026-2027)
Bandai’s product page lists every set by month with its MSRP:
- October 2026: Starter Set 01 [ST01] $35, Expansion Packs 01 and 02 [EX01, EX02] $40 each, Paint Pack 01 [PA01] $50
- November 2026: Deluxe Set 01 [DX01] $100, Expansion Packs 03 and 04 [EX03, EX04] $40 each
- December 2026: Deluxe Set 02 [DX02] $170, Expansion Pack 05 [EX05] $40
- January 2027: Expansion Packs 06 and 07 [EX06, EX07] $40 each
- February 2027: Expansion Pack 08 [EX08] $40, Scenario Pack 01 [SC01] $55
- March 2027: Deluxe Set 03 [DX03] $170, Expansion Pack 09 [EX09] $40
Keep in mind, Bandai notes that prices, specifications, and contents are subject to change. Plus for what’s inside the 2027 boxes, see our Gundam Assemble expansion packs and sets for 2027.
Starter Set 01 contents (confirmed)
- 6 miniatures
- Unit cards ×6
- Tactics cards ×18
- Map
- Set of 10-sided dice
- Terrain
- Tokens
- Handbook
- Quick reference sheets ×2
- Miniatures included: RX-78-2 Gundam, Char’s Zaku II, Wing Gundam Zero EW, Gundam Epyon, Barbatos Lupus Rex, and Gundam Vidar
What Is Gundam Assemble?
At its core, Gundam Assemble is a skirmish miniatures game built around roughly 5 cm, or about 2-inch, Gundam minis made for tabletop battles. Each mobile suit brings its own rules and abilities to the fight, so there should be plenty of room to mix things up when building your force. Games play out across a range of scenarios, with some pulling from classic Gundam moments and others carving out brand-new storylines, while terrain gives the battlefield a little more tactical bite.
The game aims to bring the thrill of Gundam’s high-stakes battles to the tabletop, offering a blend of tactical depth and narrative-driven scenarios. Whether you’re reliving classic clashes from the series or creating your own epic confrontations, Gundam Assemble promises plenty of action for 40k and Gunpla hobbyists.
If you just want the shopping and entry point, check out the Starter Set 01 details above.
Gunpla Meets Tabletop Miniatures Gaming
The miniatures for Gundam Assemble require assembly and painting, staying true to the spirit of Gunpla building. For hobbyists, this means an exciting opportunity to customize and personalize their mobile suits before sending them into battle.
While the models come unpainted, the potential to replicate the look of your favorite suits, or create entirely new designs, adds a creative layer to the game. Bandai’s product page still notes that price, specifications, and contents are subject to change, so check the box details before you buy, just to be sure.
Gunpla enthusiasts will appreciate that these models offer the same high level of detail as Bandai’s other kits. The smaller scale of the 2″ miniatures makes them perfect for skirmish gaming while still retaining the intricate designs Gundam is known for.
A New Era for Gundam Gaming
Gundam Assemble isn’t Bandai’s only recent venture into gaming. The company kicked things off with the Gundam TCG: Edition Beta, which went worldwide in December 2024, and the full Gundam Card Game followed in July 2025 with its first booster, Newtype Rising [GD01]. With the card game and now a miniatures game both on shelves, Bandai is clearly all in on bringing Gundam to the tabletop.
Gundam Assemble minis also show up in card game product tie-ins as token-style pieces. Which is great for interest around units, and names like Gundam Assemble Tallgeese, even though Tallgeese is not part of the confirmed Starter Set 01 lineup.
Scaling Up Gundam Assemble: Will It Work?
This part is purely a hobby thought experiment and house-rule territory, not an officially supported format.
Let’s be honest, this thought has crossed plenty of minds already. Gundam Assemble looks like a promising game, but what happens if you ditch the 5 cm minis and board (above) and go straight for the standard Gunpla kits? That’s where things get interesting.
Sure, the game was designed with smaller models in mind, but if the mechanics rely on a grid system, that just means adjusting measurements and making sure everything fits proportionally. It’s not like tabletop gamers haven’t stretched rulebooks to their limits before. The real challenge isn’t the mechanics. It’s the logistics.
A larger scale means a bigger play area. At that point, you’re not just playing a skirmish game; you’re stepping into wargaming territory. That could be a massive draw for fans who love sprawling battlefields, but it does mean clearing off the dining table might not cut it anymore.
(Scale for the normal kits, not the game)
Then there’s the question of scale. Gunpla kits come in a variety of sizes: 1/144, 1/100, 1/60, and even 1/72 if you like keeping things unpredictable. So, which one works best? The community is going to have to sort that out. It wouldn’t be surprising if unofficial house rules start floating around online now that the game’s out. If history has shown anything, it’s that people will tweak mechanics to fit their needs, especially when customization is half the fun.
Now, let’s talk cost. If you’re coming from the Warhammer side of things, the price of Gunpla might actually shock you, but in a good way. You’re getting detailed models without feeling like you just drained your entire hobby budget in one go. And don’t mistake affordability for a lack of quality. Bandai’s engineering is solid, and the assembly process alone is a joy.
If anything, putting together a Gunpla kit before sending it into battle just adds another layer of investment.
What’s Next For Gundam Assemble?
With the launch behind it, the questions now are about support: how fast the expansion packs land, how the Deluxe Sets play, and how Bandai keeps the rules updated.
What to watch for next:
- Expansion packs: Starter Set 01 and the first expansions are out, so keep an eye on the monthly wave of packs Bandai has lined up through March 2027.
- Rules updates: Bandai’s already fixing card-text misprints on its Rules/Q&A page, so check it before game night.
- Deluxe Sets: Bandai lists Deluxe Set 01 [DX01] for November 2026 at $100 MSRP, with Deluxe Set 02 [DX02] following in December 2026 at $170.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gundam assemble like Warhammer?
In the hobby sense, yes: like Warhammer, it’s a tabletop miniatures game where you assemble and paint your own plastic models before you play. The scale is smaller. The minis are about 5 cm (2 inches) tall; a starter game is a minimum of 3 vs 3 units built for short matches, and Starter Set 01 is $35 MSRP.
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