Summary
Over the past few years,Call of Dutyhas had some insane collaborations. While it’s nothing on par withGokufightingBillie EilishinFortnite, it’s been plenty wild. Crossovers with the likes ofThe Boys,Attack on Titanand famous athletes have all happened. Now,as part of Modern Warfare 3’s Season 4, the iconic mecha seriesMobile Suit Gundamhas made its way into the fold.
The collaboration,which was originally teased in mid-May, has now officially arrived via three packs, each of them featuring a specific Gundam. The iconic RX-78-2 Gundam, which was piloted by Amuro Ray, as well as its enemy suit, the MS-06S Zaku II, made famous by Char Aznable make up two of the packs. Gundam Aerial, which is the latest Gundam from the most recent anime, is the third mecha represented.
Ahead of the Zaku pack’s official release on June 1,the official Call of Duty Twitter accountshowcased a video of the suits and their unique weapons in action. Check it out:
Longtime Gundam Fans Will Appreciate The Attention To Detail
Unfortunately,if you were hoping to pilot an actual Gundam, you’ll be out of luck. That’s because these are operator skins made in the image of a Gundam, but not the actual mecha itself. In other words, it’s basically cosplay.
Still, the skins are extremely well-done and make for an accurate representation of the suit they’re modeled after. Take, for example, the RX-78-2, it has the iconic beam saber as well as its shield.
Meanwhile, Char’s Zaku has the heat hawk weapon, and Aerial’s unique proportions are accurately recreated.
What stands out about the collaboration beyond the skins themselves is the attention to detail given to all the accessories. For example,the RX-78-2 bundle has a Guntank sticker as well as a charm based on Haro. Meanwhile, the Aerial bundlehas weapon charms modeledafter thephone charms that Suletta and Miorine each share in The Witch from Mercury anime.
Heck, the Zaku bundlehas two stickers themed after some of the most iconic and meme-worthy lines from the show. The first of which is based on Amuro’s fight against Ramba Ral.
The second sticker is based off an exchange Amuro and Char later had in Zeta Gundam.
It’s abundantly clear that whoever was tasked with bringing this collaboration to life was a serious Gundam fan. A lot of collaborations in games can often feel like a quick cash grab, and, for the most part, they sometimes are. And even though each of these bundles will cost a pretty penny, it’s evident they were made with the utmost respect for the franchise and its fans, and that’s a win worth celebrating.
