Gundam Evolution is a 6v6 free-to-play hero shooter that faithful fans of the 42+-year-old Mobile Suit Gundam IP should absolutely adore. It's an objective-based PvP game where players are given control of iconic Gundam or Mobile Suits from across the over 50 different series.

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Now, Gundam Evolution does already have 19+ different Mobile Suit Units to choose from. But, there are still so many potential fan favorites (each with their own share of easter eggs and homages) that would make for great new additions to the lineup.

Updated January 31, 2023 by Jacob Buchalter: Since the initial release of Gundam Evolution on September 20th, 2022, the developers have proved they plan to support the game for a long while with constant balance changes, fixes, and new content. For example, in the time between the original publication of this list and this update, 2 new Units have been added, massive changes to existing units have taken place, and the devs have attempted to adjust some of the biggest complaints from the player base. So, it seems like this title may have some legs to it, and with that in mind let's take another look through the absurdly long list of well-known Gundams out there and pick some more that would be great additions to the game.

14 AMX-004 Qubeley: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

Qubeley Using Funnels To Attack In Official Art

Now onto a bit of a unique inclusion, the AMX-004 Quebely from the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam series. This suit is most notably used by Haman Karn, one of the major antagonists of this series as well as Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. Now, if it was added as a Zeon-built Unit in Gundam Evolution, the Qubeley would be very visually distinct from all the other playable Units currently.

Plus, because of the Funnel container that it has on its back, the Qubeley could be a unique mix of both melee and range (though there are already enough powerful melee units between Barbatos and Zaku). It would use the Beam Saber up close with the Funnels as a ranged option and potentially even a Funnel "deploy zone" where it could set them up to defend an area similar to Methuss' Gun Turret or Sazabi's very own Funnels G-Maneuver.

13 FA-78 Full Armor Gundam: Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt

Gundam Evolution - Thunderbolt Full Armor Gundam With PNG On Top

It's surprising that there haven't been any Thunderbolt Gundam inclusions in Gundam Evolution yet, considering how popular this relatively modern addition (though not as modern as Gundam: The Witch from Mercury) to the franchise was. Well, if anything from that series were to be added as a character in the game, the FA-78 Full Armor Gundam would be one that fans would ask for the most.

Not only does this Gundam have another variation in the classic beloved Mobile Suit Gundam show, but the one seen in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt is also such a perfect blend of classic and modern mecha design aesthetics. The FA-78 has all the visual elements that fans can easily identify as a 'Gundam' while also including more modern aspects like the sub-arms and the backpack.

As a character, the Full Armor Gundam would basically be a rotating armory. Each of its attacks would specifically use one weapon, such as its Beam Saber, Twin-Beam Rifle, Large Beam Cannon, any of the Missiles it has ready in different pockets of its body, the Missile Pod on its backpack, or even its shields.

12 MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom: Mobile Suit Gundam - The 08th MS Team

Gundam Evolution - Gouf Custom Launching Heat Wire

This next Gundam is one of the ones fans have been constantly asking for since the game came out, but is one that doesn't even make sense to add, at least from a gameplay standpoint. Gundam Evolution already has two Zaku-type Power Suits in it, and it doesn't need another one that's slightly different just because it's a fan favorite. Yes, the Heat Wire this suit is known for would make for an interesting new weapon/ability, but that isn't enough to justify putting it in as a separate character rather than a skin for either of the MS-06 Zakus.

Still, if it was added into the game, they could really do a lot with its animations to push the whole 'brutal' side of this Custom Suit that it's known for. Not only is the Heat Wire a terrifying stun-type weapon to use against someone, but the Gatling Shield and Heat Knuckle (only seen on Captain Boldbayar's model) are also weapons that feel a lot more malicious to use against others compared to basic guns or throwing abilities.

11 RX-78GP02A Gundam Physalis: Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 - Stardust Memory

Gundam Evolution - Gundam Physalis On Toy Box And PNG On Top

Probably one of the bulkiest Gundam addition suggestions on here, the RX-78GP02A Gundam, otherwise known as the "Physalis", basically looks like a standard most iconic, and 'most popular' classic Gundam design, just with bigger feet and a gigantic jetpack. But, despite how it looks, that's actually the MLRS or Multiple Launch Rocket System on its back.

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Basically, this Gundam is a mobile mortar barrage, and that would be interesting to see integrated into Gundam Evolution. There are already characters that pepper the area immediately in front of them such as the Guntank (who still has the best Stamp in the game, overall), but this would be area denial at a distance. Players would have to be very aware of where their opponents are on the map and where they want to go, and would then be able to lay down a barrage of missiles that could punish them for being too predictable. Up close the Physalis could be incredibly weak as sort of an exchange, but either way, it would be an interesting choice to include.

10 RX-77-2 Guncannon: Mobile Suit Gundam & Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt

Gundam Evolution - Guncannon Gundam Both Versions

And for another Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt inclusion, what about the Guncannons? For those unaware, the RX-77-2 Guncannon Units are a mass-produced model that excels at mid-long range support using their shoulder-mounted artillery. Not only do they have a unique look compared to a lot of other characters on this list, but their close and long-range missile barrage options could make for an interesting playstyle.

And, because there is a version of this Unit in both Mobile Suit Gundam and Thunderbolt, the developers at the Bandai Namco could experiment with making recolors and skins for both the original and Thunderbolt 'versions' of this character, instead of separating them into two separate playable characters.

9 GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam: Mobile Fighter G Gundam

Official Art Of Shining Gundam Using Shining Finger

The GF13-017NJ or Shining Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam is near the peak of all easily-recognizable Gundam Units. Although the developers would likely have to decide if they were going to add Shining Gundam or God Gundam, as both essentially serve the same purpose, one is just an even more bombastic version of the other. Maybe they could do both, but have one of these Mobile Suits be extra-costly to unlock.

That said, Shining Gundam would have some more unique mechanics they could mess with for its movesets, such as giving it a Mode-change system in which Shining Gundam would switch between its different powered-up forms starting at Normal then going to Battle, then Super, before finally ending at True Super.

8 GF13-017NJII God Gundam: Mobile Fighter G Gundam

God Gundam From Mobile Fighter G Gundam Getting Ready For An Attack

By far one of the more highly requested Mobile Fighters to be added into Evolution, the GF13-017NJII aka the "God Gundam" is the next evolution of the Shining Gundam. It's the primary Gundam used in Mobile Fighter G Gundam, and it's one of the most overpowered suits across the entire franchise.

And, because it's been seen fighting in multiple shows, games, and comics, there are tons of techniques it has shown off that it could use for its moveset. Although, the only move that needs to be a guaranteed part of its kit is using God Finger. They could even do a God Finger into Heat End attack for its G-Maneuver as a sort of 'command-grab' instant kill.

7 MA-08 Big Zam: Mobile Suit Gundam

Official Art Showcasing the big battle against Big Zam

This next idea is absolutely the one that's suggested the most as a "joke", but Big Zam would be a fascinating character to add. Big Zam is one of the most popular Mobile Armor Units the franchise has ever created, and it originated way back in the first Mobile Suit Gundam anime.

This thing is 60 meters tall, weighs over 1000 tons, and has a gigantic Mega-Particle Gun in its center that's capable of blasting through just about anything. But, let's be realistic, as a character choice Big Zam is pretty unrealistic. The only way it could actually work is if they put Zam in a mode where players capture objectives to push their own gigantic mech in the background of the stage forward to fight the other team's giant mech, and one side would be Big Zam, or something similar. Having it be 'just another Unit on the field' would make almost no sense, and players would likely have to radically change their settings and sensitivity between playing as Big Zam and playing as another Mobile Unit.

6 RB-79 Ball: Mobile Suit Gundam

PNG Of R879 Ball Over Image Of Ball From Mobile Suit Gundam

Speaking of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, another interesting inclusion they could add from it is the RB-79 Ball pods that are essentially Space Pods refitted into makeshift mobile armors. To put it bluntly, the RB-79s could be another type of Support character. It could work as a low Capital-costing character that's meant to be a highly-mobile, very squishy, and low-damage with only a Recoil Cannon to protect itself with.

But, in exchange, they could use their construction-based function to repair other players' suits, forcing the little Haro healing stations (which people aren't using nearly enough) to respawn faster, and so on. And, if Bandai Namco wanted to get really silly, they could even use the B Gundam introduced in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart and have it charge forward using its X-78-2 Gundam homage faceplate for its G-Maneuver. Fans have made jokes about adding Haro into the game since it first came out (despite Haro being something like 1/1000th the size of a Gundam), and this is probably the closest they'd ever get to it actually happening.

5 XXXG-01H Gundam Heavyarms: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

Gundam Heavyarms Unleashing Barrage From Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

The XXXG-01H Heavyarms is another one of the more commonly requested character additions for Gundam Evolution, and it should be visually obvious as to why. This thing is a one-mech-army when it comes to firepower, as it's packed full of Gatling Guns, Missile Launchers, Beam Weapons, and even a Vulcan Gun stored in the head.

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Obviously, it would use its Beam Gatling as the primary. And, for the G-Maneuver, Namco could either have the mech self-destruct similar to Overwatch's D.Va or they could have it unleash all of its firepower at once in one gigantic barrage of destruction. This would turn the Heavyarms into the perfect mech for attacking a Capture Point, though let's be honest, it's not like people ever focus enough on the objectives anyway.

4 MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

Close Up Official Art Of Gundam Zeta From Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

Another one of the best Gundams and most iconic ones from a series with a surprisingly dark protagonist, the Zeta Gundam from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is another one that deserves to be in Evolution. As Kamille Bidan is constantly compared to Amuro Ray, the pilot of the original Gundam, it only makes sense that his MSZ-006 is playable as well.

But, unlike the original Gundam that typically fights from a range with its Beam Rifle and Shield, the Zeta Gundam could use its Grenade Launchers and Waverider transformation to deal AoE damage and plow through enemies, separating the two as very different characters mechanically.

3 Concept-X 6-1-2 Turn X: Turn-A Gundam

Close Up Official Art Showing Turn X Gundam

While the main "hero" Gundam from the Turn A Gundam series, the White Doll Gundam, is already in the game, what about the "villain" Gundam? Well, that would be the Turn-X Gundam, piloted by Gym Ghingham, and it would make a fantastic addition to the game.

Not only would the Turn X Gundam be one of the more visually unique Gundams to add to the roster (as it's one of the most visually unique mecha in general), but it could also show off some new gimmicks as well. For one, the Turn X could use the fact that it can separate into 10 different parts as an actual mechanic, either as the Mega Particle Cannon, its All-Range Attack, or even the I-Field Barrier that could stun enemies. Additionally, it could also be a chance for Bandai to show the Moonlight Butterfly G-Maneuver in a whole new way.

2 GF13-066NO Nether Gundam: Mobile Fighter G Gundam

PNG Of Nether Gundam Over Image Of Mass Produced Nether Gundams Flying In Mobile Fighter G Gundam

And for the last joke-but-seriously-add-it inclusion, let's talk about the GF13-066NO otherwise known as the Nether Gundam. This Mobile Fighter also appears in Mobile Fighter G Gundam alongside the Shining and God Gundam and it's equally iconic…just in a bit of a different way.

This Gundam represents the space colony of Neo Holland, and as such, it was built to represent their Dutch Culture. If the Nether Gundam was brought into Gundam Evolution, it would be as a character specialized in crowd control. It could use its Nether Typhoon (they're just fancy windmill blades) to push enemies into each other or terrain and it could fly around in Flight Mode like Methuss and Asshimar, though it would certainly have a sillier-looking form in Flight Mode.

1 XXXG-01D Gundam Deathscythe: New Mobile Report Gundam Wing

Gundam Deathscythe Seen In Full View In Gundam Wing

Last up, let's talk about the XXXG-01D, also known as the Gundam Deathscythe. Currently, in Gundam Evolution, there aren't many "stealth type" Gundams on a team composition that are meant to sneak up on the squishier enemy Gundams and pick them off. But, the Deathscythe could absolutely fill this role.

With its Hyper Jammer, it could stealth itself easily from the opponents, its high mobility would allow it to move faster than all the other characters, and once it got close it could use its Beam Scythe to stab other Gundams in the back. Of course, the tradeoff for this would be that the Deathscythe would be a glass cannon that struggles in long-range situations, once again similar to Overwatch with Genji and his play style.

Gundam Evolution was released on September 20, 2022 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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