Third Gundam conference aside from the uncovering of a new anime series, Bandai Namco announced on 29th April the Gundam Metaverse and shared further insights regarding the impending project.

Last month, Bandai Namco Holdings declared it is contributing 15 billion yen (around US$130 million) to foster a Gundam-themed "Metaverse."

Mostly, this Metaverse will be made out of a few virtual networks which will empower fans to collaborate in virtual spaces named "Space Colonies." These states will then be associated with the Metaverse hub named "SIDE-G."

The "Metaverse" stage will be a combination of physical and digital services. Clients will want to buy Gunpla through the stage, as well as transfer pictures of their Gunpla and information. Players can utilize this information to associate with and "battle" different players.

The platform incorporates classifications of the Gundam IP, such as toys, anime, music, and games, as virtual "Colonies," each offering its services. An Esports settlement will launch this year zeroing in on the Gundam Evolution and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 free-to-play action games.

Trials of a VR Gunpla store were held last year at The Gundam Base. An authority "The Gundam Base Gunpla Colony Store" virtual space will have its test opening in the fall before sending off in 2023. The organization means to work on a large-scale Metaverse by 2025.

As indicated by Gundam business manager K?¯ji Fujiwara, the subtleties are as yet being worked out, including whether the Metaverse will be gotten to through cell phone or PC. Criticism from fans will be considered during the testing stage. The organization likewise desires to join fan creations and network with different organizations past the Bandai Namco bunch into the Metaverse.

Nikkei Asia revealed that the Metaverse venture will make a data set to merge and divide client information among Bandai Namco organizations. Work on Gundam Metaverse will begin this month.

Indrani Bose

CBW - External Analyst

INDIA