Experience Mobile Suit battles like never before in Gundam Assemble; build, paint, and command mobile suits in epic tabletop miniatures skirmish games (now with a confirmed release date)!
Updated March 3rd, 2025, by Rob Baer. This post has been updated with the official release date and information.
Bandai has revealed the Gundam Assemble miniature game, a brand-new tabletop game that brings the action-packed world of Gundam to your tabletop. This game will let players command iconic mobile suits in skirmish battles, combining strategic gameplay with the hobbyist joy of building and painting Gunpla models.
Gundam Miniatures Are On the Way
Gundam fans, it’s time to break out the hobby knives and glue—Gundam Assemble is bringing Mobile Suit skirmishes to the tabletop. The wait is over, and with a confirmed release date, this game is set to shake up the miniatures scene. 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 miniatures games that demand a second mortgage, Gundam kits offer stunning detail without the financial sting.
What We Know So Far
While many specifics about the game are still under wraps, Bandai has confirmed a few key details:
- Mobile Suit Variety: Expect mobile suits from multiple Gundam series, each with unique abilities to match their lore.
- Narrative Scenarios: Gameplay will include scenarios based on key moments from the Gundam franchise, along with original missions created just for the game.
- Hobby Focus: Gunpla models will require assembly and painting, blending the joy of model-building with the excitement of tabletop gaming.
- Gundam Assemble Release Date: Sometime in 2026, but from the looks of it, you can score miniatures “early” alongside the TCG game with the four
Bandai has promised to share more information about the game soon, including rules, gameplay mechanics, and how the models will be distributed.
Confirmed Gundam Assemble Release Date
They announced the official release date on their Facebook, and if you’re here in 2025, you still have some time to get hyped about the game! However, it’s nice to see a solid release date and they have plenty of time to really nail the release and make the game solid!
What Is Gundam Assemble?
At its core, Gundam Assemble is a skirmish miniatures game featuring 2″ Gunpla models—the official Mobile Suit plastic model kits. Each mobile suit in the game will have unique traits and abilities, giving players plenty of variety when building their forces. Battles will take place across different scenarios, some inspired by iconic moments from the Gundam series, and others branching into brand-new stories.
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.
Gunpla Meets Tabletop Miniatures Gaming
The miniatures for Gundam Assemble will 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.
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 also recently unveiled the Gundam TCG: Edition Beta, a new trading card game that offers fans another way to experience their favorite franchise. With both a TCG and a miniatures game on the horizon, Bandai is diving headfirst into bringing Gundam to the tabletop gaming world.
Scaling Up Gundam Assemble: Will It Work?
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 before the game even launches. 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?
With its mix of tactical gameplay, narrative missions, and customizable models, Gundam Assemble is shaping up to be an exciting addition to both the Gundam franchise and the world of tabletop miniatures games. Whether you’re a Gunpla hobbyist, a Gundam fan, or just looking for a new tabletop game to try, this one is worth keeping an eye on. Stay tuned for more details as Bandai reveals additional details about what’s in store for this game!
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