Mobile Suit Gundam Online hits closed beta 10/24! Apply to test now!

Mobile Suit Gundam Online, the PC game from Namco Bandai Online, will enter closed beta testing beginning at 6:00 PM, October 24th.

In Mobile Suit Gundam Online, players participate in massive multiplayer online battles with over 100 participants.
Players can take part in battles alongside their favorite Gundam characters from the comfort of their own PC, all for free!

25,000 testers will be selected via the official site and various news sites to participate in the closed beta testing near-final content.
Players participating in the closed beta also have the chance to earn an "Aqua GM" or "Zaku Marine Type" for use in the open beta and final release.

Applications open at 4:00 PM today. Gundam.info has 1,000 tester keys to give out, so be sure to apply!
Check the requirements, and then send your application in!

Mobile Suit Gundam Online Closed Beta Test
Tester Applications (Gundam.info)

■ Application period
4:00 PM 10/5–noon 10/17

■ Applicants accepted
Gundam.info: 1,000

■ Applicant requirements:
[1] Reside in and test from Japan.
[2] Play using a system that meets the following minimum requirements.
[3] Accept the terms of the Tester's Agreement.

▽ System requirements
CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 or better
Memory: 2GB
GPU: Video card with 512MB VRAM or higher
　　　　　　　　　　　(NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT/GTS450, ATI Radeon HD 4850/HD5750 or better)

▽ Recommended system
CPU: Core i7 or better
Memory: 4GB
GPU: Video card with 1GB VRAM or higher
　　　　　　　　　　　(NVIDIA GeForce GTX285, ATI Radeon HD 5850 or better)

▽ Required/Recommended
OS: Windows XP (32-bit) / Vista / 7 (Japanese version)
Free HDD space: 8GB
Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound card (DirectX 9.0c or better)
Resolution: 1024×768 or higher
DirectX: DirectX 9.0c or higher
Internet connection: Broadband: (ADSL, fiber, etc.)

* System requirements may change between CBT and launch.
* System requirements have changed since alpha 3.
* System requirements do not guarantee proper operation.

■ To apply
Click the application button below to visit the closed beta test application page.
Testers will be selected from among those who complete the Closed Beta Test Application.
* Application requires a free Namco Bandai ID.
* Those who have applied for previous tests will be automatically entered upon logging in.

■ Tester notification
Testers will be notified by email upon selection.
Notifications will be sent on October 22nd.

Apply here

Closed beta test details

■ Test dates
[1] 6:00–10:00 PM, 10/24–10/25
[2] 1:00 PM 10/26–10:00 PM 10/30

■ Test objective
Server operation and load with high population, game rule and balance adjustment

■ Tester rewards
Players who reach Private First Class (the fifth rank) in the closed beta will receive plans for the Aqua GM or Zaku Marine Type in open beta and release..

Players who fulfill the requirement will receive a serial code usable in open beta and release by email after the conclusion of open beta.
　
* Unit will be assigned according to player's choice of faction.

■ The true might of CBT's Apsalus II is unveiled!
The Apsalus II, an experimental mobile armor shown in Mobile Suit Gundam 08th MS Team, will make its first in-game appearance in CBT.
It can be called in via the Zeon commander's "Request Ace" Tactical Support option. Its blistering firepower more than makes up for its cost of double what other aces require. See it for yourself in the closed beta!

▲ In the show, it was armed with two types of mega particle cannons. It could also hover in midair using its Minovsky Craft.

■ Taklamakan Desert map added in CBT A preview video is available too!
See the closed beta's new Taklamakan Desert map before the test in this video report. Check it out!

▲ Taklamakan Desert features massive turrets placed around the central objective. Some may find it safer to detour around them. There are also an oasis spring and ruins. Spy on the enemy from the cover they provide.

The "Request Ace" character options for Taklamakan Desert have also been announced. Federation commanders can call in White Base's team (Gundam & Amuro / Guncannon & Kai / Guntank & Hayato), while Zeon can request support from Ramba Ral in his Gouf.
Both Ramba and his squadmates from the anime are fully voiced.

■ Apply and receive an original screensaver!
Everyone who applies for closed beta will receive a screensaver with famous dialogue from the show played over gameplay movies. You can get this right away, so don't miss it!

For more information, visit the Mobile Suit Gundam Online official site.
The official site will also have updates leading up to launch updating you with the latest news.
Stay tuned for more info!


* Images from development version.