A delightful surprise awaits gamers as the remastered version of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Battle Destiny is scheduled to launch on both PC and Nintendo Switch. Mark your calendars for May 22, 2025! Originally released as an exclusive title for the PS Vita back in June 2012, this game is being revitalized for a whole new audience. Bandai Namco, the powerhouse behind the game, initially launched this treasure solely for the PS Vita, a handheld console that was unfortunately discontinued in 2019.
The tale of the PS Vita is a bittersweet one. Though it followed the immensely popular PlayStation Portable, the Vita just couldn’t replicate its success. Over its life span, which fell a few years short of the PSP’s glory days, only about 15 million units were shipped—a stark contrast to the impressive 82 million units sold by the PSP. Despite these numbers, the Vita carved out a niche collection of exclusive gems, one of which was Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Battle Destiny. Now, it’s finally escaping its PS Vita confines, making its way to present-day platforms with a fresh new look.
Bandai Namco’s announcement of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Battle Destiny Remastered promises to let players dive back into this third-person action adventure with a range of exciting updates. You’ll get to customize your Gundam, battle your way through intense missions, and unlock an array of over 100 mobile suits. Adding to the excitement, the remaster will include English localization, a visual facelift, new lock-on modes, and enhanced controller features—all designed to enrich your gaming experience. What’s more, this version will be available globally, breaking away from its original Japan-only release.
This remaster is most certainly a treat for Mobile Suit Gundam enthusiasts, who earlier in the year celebrated the international release of the beloved anime’s movie in January 2025. As they await the game’s arrival in May, fans can catch the anime film in North American theaters beginning February 28.
As for the PS Vita’s legacy, there remain several exclusive titles worthy of being introduced to new players on contemporary consoles. Top contenders for this revival include fan-favorites like Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Killzone: Mercenary. Sony might also decide to reinvigorate interest in these titles by potentially developing modern ports for its speculated upcoming PlayStation handheld console, a venture that fans are eagerly anticipating more news about.
