Get ready, Gundam pilots! The "GUNDAM GAME GRAND PRIX" (GGGP), the premier esports event for Gundam video games running since 2018, is teaming up with Japan's biggest esports festival, "RAGE." This year, they're kicking off the "GGGP×RAGE Joint Event" on November 2nd and 3rd at Bellesalle Akihabara in Tokyo. But that's not all – mark your calendars for August 2026, because GGGP is hosting its first-ever prize tournament with a staggering total prize pool of 10 million Japanese Yen!
The game of choice for this joint event is "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. 2 Infinity Boost." This epic arcade game, launched by Bandai Namco in mid-July, is a fresh new entry celebrating the 15th anniversary of the "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus" series. Featuring intense 2v2 online battles and over 239 mobile suits from across the Gundam universe, the game is constantly getting new content updates.
▼ Check out the "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. 2 Infinity Boost" trailer below!
The upcoming "GGGP×RAGE Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. 2 Infinity Boost Supported by SANKYO" invitational will feature powerhouse esports teams like Crazy Raccoon, DetonatioN FocusMe, REJECT, and ZETA DIVISION. To amp up the excitement, a stunning key visual has been released, starring Wing Gundam in a truly impactful display!
Looking ahead, the "GGGP2026 Prize Tournament" is set to take place on August 22, 2026, at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The competition will once again feature "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. 2 Infinity Boost." With a total prize pool of 10 million Japanese Yen, this marks the highest prize money in GGGP history. Here's the breakdown:
Champion: 6,000,000 JPY
Runner-up: 2,000,000 JPY
Third Place: 1,000,000 JPY
4th to 8th Place Teams: 200,000 JPY each
While the "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus" series has always been a titan in the Gundam arcade game scene, announcing such a massive prize tournament so soon after the new game's July launch definitely signals Bandai Namco's confidence. However, a slight snag for international players: online battles currently require Japanese phone verification. This might limit the game's reach primarily to Japanese players, making it a bit tougher for overseas fans to jump into the online action.