Specifics for the first wave of DLC revealed as well
As the international launch for the PC version ofSD Gundam G Generation Cross Raysgrows closer, it’s easy to forget that the game is also releasing on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Despite these ports only being released in Asia, the two platforms received a demo for the game on November 8. At this time there is no sign of a PC demo in any region, perhaps due to fears of dataminers spoiling the secrets of this latest entry’s massive roster.
For those with either console, here’s how you can try outCross Raysahead of release.
For Nintendo Switch owners, you can download the demo off of theJapanese eShopif you have an account. Luckily, that version of the demo supportsmultiple languagesincluding English, so do not worry if you can’t read the menus initially. Unfortunately for PlayStation 4 users, the languages differ among multiple territories. In order to have the English translation, you’ll need an account on a storefront that has the English version, such as theSingapore PSN.
The demo is heavily restricted in terms of content. For story missions, you’ll only have access to the first stages ofMobile Suit Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-Unit,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray,Mobile Suit Gundam 00F, andMobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Gekko. The ability to develop mobile suits is locked, so no turning a level 6 Maganac into Gundam Sandrock for now. There are caps on levels and money in place, along with numerous disabled features, like custom pilots. Still, the demo will do a good enough job at getting your feet wet in regards to the basic game flow inside and outside of missions.
One warning I’d offer for anyone who tries the demo (in order to help you avoid a mistake I foolishly made): all of the enemies in theMobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Gekkostage have a passive ability called “nanolaminate armor.” Weapons that are classified as beams, both melee and ranged, will have their damage reduced by 3500 because of this ability. So be careful. I lost a Graze because it had to carry a beam weaponry focused team and it just wasn’t up to the task.
Bandai Namco has released details on what’s included in each pack for the first wave of DLC, which is planned for release in December. Once players own the pack(s), they will unlock a dispatch mission, one for each series. Dispatch missions are time-based operations that players can send their units on to acquire money, experience and more. The bonuses from the DLC are locked behind specific milestones.
For theGundam Xpack, here are the milestones and rewards:
For theTurn A Gundampack, here are the milestones and rewards:
For theGundam AGEpack, here are the milestones and rewards:
While theGundam XandTurn Apacks seem like winners, theGundam AGEpack is a little concerning. Unlike other entries in the franchise,AGEhad three protagonists and a unique three arc story, with each arc focusing on a different generation of family. The mantle of protagonist shifts with each arc, and Flit was the first one of the show. Seeing only Flit and a single mobile suit listed makes me a little concerned that the story will be split up to pad out future DLC waves, especially given howTurn Ahas three pilots and mobile suits in its pack.
SD Gundam G Generation Cross Raysreleases internationally on PC on November 27. A Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 version, with an English translation, will be released in Asia on that same day.
