MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 News

Hello, Pilots!
This is the Steam® version 『Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2』team.
　
The details of the update of [PDT] 06/14/2023 / [CEST] 06/15/2023 are as following;
　
　
■Limited Supply Drop Event for the launch of the Steam® Version [3rd Limited Supply Drop !! Narrative Gundam [B-Packs], Phenex [NT], Sinanju Stein (ZA)"

　Starting from From [PDT] 06/15/2023 01:00 / [CEST] 06/15/2023 10:00, A Limited Supply Drop will be added, that increases the drop rate of some of the mobile suits.
　■Period
　　[PDT] 06/15/2023 01:00 – 06/21/2023 21:30 [Scheduled]
　　[CEST] 06/15/2023 10:00 – 06/22/2023 06:30 [Scheduled]
　■Contents
　　During this period, you can request "Limited Supply Drop (1/10 times)" at the Distribution Office.
　　The drop rates of "Narrative Gundam [B-Packs]", "Phenex [NT]" and "Sinanju Stein (ZA)" are increased by this Limited Supply Drop.
　　■Featured Materials with a Increased Drop Rates
　　　　In the Limited Supply Drop, each LV of the specified Unit will be affected.
　　　　◎Supply Drop Rate Increase① (Item Amount 1)
　　　　・★★★★ Narrative Gundam [B-Packs] LV1 (General Unit, ground/space use, cost: 650)
　　　　◎Supply Drop Rate Increase② (Item Amount 1)
　　　　・★★★★ Phenex [NT] LV1 (General Unit, ground/space use, cost: 700)
　　　　◎Supply Drop Rate Increase③ (Item Amount 1)
　　　　・★★★★ Sinanju Stein (ZA) LV1 (Raid Unit, ground/space use, cost: 700)
　■Supply Drops that are affected by the drop rate increase
　　・Steam® Version Launch Limited Supply Drop
※Material Lineup that can be received from the Limited Supply Drop will be the same as the current Supply Drop lineup.
　Only the specified items in the Limited Supply Drop will be boosted, differing from the Standard Supply Drop.
※Drop Rate increase of the Limited Supply Drop will affect the Unit of each LV and has a different effect on the unit's main weapon.
　e.g.When multiple Units, and main weapons are affected by the drop rate increase.
　　・Unit ①'s Drop Rate increased by "1%"
　　・Unit ②'s Drop Rate increased by "1%"
　　・Unit ③'s Drop Rate increased by "1%"
　The increase in the Supply Drop Drop Rate will be adjusted by reducing the Supply Drop Rate of "★" rarity.
※Regarding the detailed Lineup of the Limited Supply Drop, please check [Item List].
※The amount of tokens required to request a Limited Supply Drop is the same as Normal Supply Drops. (Once - 3 Tokens / 10 Times - 30 Tokens)
※Keep in mind of last day of this Limited Supply Drop period.
　
■Notice of Supply Drop Lineup

Supply Drop Lineup has been updated.
　■Period
　　[PDT] 06/15/2023 01:00 – 06/21/2023 21:30 [Scheduled]
　　[CEST] 06/15/2023 10:00 – 06/22/2023 06:30 [Scheduled]
　■Content
　　■Unit
　　　・★★★ Gundam GP00 LV1 (Support Unit, ground/space use, cost: 500)
　　　※The above MS is eligible for the Monthly MS Bonus Unit.
　　■Mobile Suit Features
　　　　・Support Unit with Cost of 500.
　　　　・A Gundam-type MS that was developed by Anaheim Electronics as a trial unit during the Gundam Development Project.
　　　　・The goal was to create a luxury, multi-purpose MS that incorporated Anaheim's latest technologies and ideas,
　　　　including the Core Block system, a high-powered, long-range beam rifle,
　　　　and experimental equipment such as the Minovsky Particle Interference Wave Searcher (MPIWS).
　　　　・Although this unit looked great on paper with its high performance and multi-purpose catalog specs,
　　　　these would ultimately bog down mobility and overburden the pilot with tasks, due to not performing as intended.
　　　　Instead, it became prominent for its experimental MPIWS and long-range beam rifle,
　　　　which was utilized for wide-range scouting and high-performance firing.
　　　　・Can be deployed both on the Ground and in Space.

　■Skill "MPIWS Controller"
　　・While MPIWS is on, the range and power is improved for your ranged weapons.
　　　Makes your radar inactive when MPIWS overheats.
　■Exclusive pilot item as a Bonus for the 10 Consecutive Supply Drops!
　　Beginning from [PDT] 06/15/2023 01:00 / [CEST] 06/15/2023 10:00,
　　1 random exclusive pilot item as a bonus can be obtained from 10 consecutive drops.

　　　■Supply Drop with Bonus Items Period
　　　　[PDT] 06/15/2023 01:00 – 06/21/2023 21:30 [Scheduled]
　　　　[CEST] 06/15/2023 10:00 – 06/22/2023 06:30 [Scheduled]
　　　■Supply Drop with Bonus Items
　　　　Normal 10-consecutive Supply Drops
　　　■Bonus Item Contents (get 1 of the 2 items randomly listed below)
　　　■Wear
　　　　Normal Suit: Anaheim 02
　　　■Accessory
　　　　Helmet: Anaheim 02
　　　※Requesting 10-Consecutive Supply Drops during the campaign will grant you an additional 11th supply drop, and get 1 extra item.
　　　※Does NOT apply to the 1-Attempt Supply Drop. The bonus item will not be awarded even if you request the 1-Attempt Supply Drop ten times in a row.
　　　■Other Added Materials
　　　　■Unit
　　　　★★★ Gundam GP01 [Aqua] LV2 (General Unit, ground use only, cost: 600)
　　　※The above MS is eligible for the Monthly MS Bonus Unit.

　　※For more information regarding the updated supply drop lineup, please refer to the [Supply Drop List].
　■Notice of [Big Boost to Supply Drop Rates Campaign]
　　Some of the newly added materials will have a boost to their supply drop rates for a limited time.
　　■Period
　　　[PDT] 06/15/2023 01:00 – 06/21/2023 21:30 [Scheduled]
　　　[CEST] 06/15/2023 10:00 – 06/22/2023 06:30 [Scheduled]
　　■Featured material that will benefit from the Big Boost to its Supply Rate
　　　　・★★★ Gundam GP00 LV1 (Support Unit, ground/space use, cost: 500)
　　　■Supply Drops that will benefit from Big Boost to Supply Rates
　　　　・Normal Supply Drop
　　　　※After the end of the campaign, all supply drop rates will be the same as other materials.
　
■New Materials for exchange are added to DP exchange Counter.
　⇒ Information about newly added materials
　■Units
　　・★★★ Zeta Gundam LV3 is added!
　　・★★★ Rick Dijeh LV1–2 is added!

　
■We have updated the game modes that allow you to sortie in Rating Match/Quick Match.
　※According to the update above, the actual game modes may differ from the "game modes available at the next update" that was displayed before the update.
　
　
■This week's weekend-only game schedule
　◎Weekend-only battle schedule
　[PDT]
　　06/15/2023 12:00 - 06/16/2023 11:59
　　06/16/2023 12:00 - 06/17/2023 11:59
　　06/17/2023 12:00 - 06/18/2023 11:59
　[CEST]
　　06/15/2023 21:00 - 06/16/2023 20:59
　　06/16/2023 21:00 - 06/17/2023 20:59
　　06/17/2023 21:00 - 06/18/2023 20:59
　◎Special Rules
　　"Mix-up", "Simple Battle", "Shuffle Target", "Brawl Match" and "Duel Match" will be held in every 2 hours
　
　
■Next Clan Match Schedule
Please refer, here for the next Clan Match schedule and reward collection period.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1367080/view/3696937262747690435

　
We look forward to your continued support of "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".

Thank you for playing "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".
This is the Steam® version oeperations team.
　
Server maintenance will be performed on the following schedule.
　
◇Date & Time
[PDT] 06/14/2023 22:00 – 06/15/2023 01:00 [Scheduled]
[CEST] 06/15/2023 07:00 – 10:00 [Scheduled]
　
◇Maintenance Contents
・Application Data Update
・Update of Supply Drop Line Up
　
　※Please note that you will not be able to log in to the game during the maintenance.
　※The end time may vary depending on the maintenance status. Please understand this in advance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We look forward to your continued support of "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".

Thank you for playing "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".
This is the Steam version team.

As we have many new players to the game we have received numerous questions about the game and its mechanics. As a result we have compiled the following is a list of frequently asked questions about playing "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".
*The most recent questions that many of players have asked are listed at the top.


■FAQs
Q: Why is the viewpoint movement of a mobile suit slow during fighting, even if I move the mouse or controller stick to move the viewpoint?
A: Each mobile suit has a "Turn speed" parameter, and the speed of viewpoint movement depends on this value.
If you are using a mouse, you can see the direction in which the mobile suit is facing by moving the red square reticle as you move the viewpoint.

Q: How do I close an application from the title screen?
A: If you wish to exit the game on the title screen, you can exit the application by pressing the Alt and F4 keys simultaneously.


Q: Why is there a time every Thursday when I can't play the game?
"A: Every Wed. and Thu. from 22:00 to 1:00 (PDT) (scheduled), we will be performing scheduled maintenance to apply that weeks update which includes new Supply Drops, events, and other game features. Updates will be announced on Steam News, please check the link below for the details.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1367080"


■ Questions about specifications
Q: Is there any data transfer from PS3 "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation" or PS3/PS4 "Gundam Battle Operation Next", or any data transfer bonuses?
A:
There is currently no data transfer from PS3 "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation" or PS3/PS4 "Gundam Battle Operation Next" or data rewards.

Q: Can network test play data be transferred to the production version?
A:
Play data used during the network test cannot be transferred to the production version.

Q: When I start the game, why does the message "Preparing Epic Online System Anti-Cheat Interfaces" appear different from the name of the file that is actually installed?
A:
The latest version of Easy Anti-cheat is now integrated into and part of the EPIC Online Service, so the information shown is correct.

Q: How can I assign controller buttons to keys?
A:
You can set it up from within the game by following the steps below:
1. press the V key (*) in base camp to open the [H.A.R.O.] screen
2. Select "Options" > "Key Binding Settings"
3. Select the item for which you want to set the action in the [Action] column
* For default settings when using keyboard.

Q: Does the game allow for cross-play with PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5 players?
A:
Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 does not have cross-platform play functionality.
PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 players can match and form groups with each other,
but you cannot match or form groups with players from different platforms.

Q: What happens to my saved data if I change the PC on which I play the game?
A:
As long as you are using the same Steam account, your player data will be saved regardless of which device you log in from.
Please note that option/configuration settings are not saved on the server and are unique to each device.
Please note that if you change your PC, you will need to reconfigure your options.

Q: [Common to Steam users] I want to know the "minimum system requirements" and "recommended system requirements" to play the game.
A:
The "Minimum System Requirements" and "Recommended System Requirements" for each game can be found on the store page of each game on the "Steam" website.
Please search by game name from the Steam top page here and check the introduction page for each game.
(URL to Steam page)
Please also check the official website of each game for specifications.
We cannot guarantee game performance in environments that do not meet the minimum system requirements.
The "minimum system requirements" are the minimum environmental conditions under which the game will operate. We recommend that you meet the "Recommended Requirements" to play the game comfortably.


■Operation-Related
Q:　【Common to Steam version】Can I play this game on my home-built PC?
A:
If you are using a home-built or modded machine when playing PC games, including Steam versions, there is a possibility that unexpected accidents may occur due to compatibility between parts.
In such cases, it is difficult for us to accurately determine the customer's operating environment and it is impossible for us to conduct our own investigation.
In addition, please note that we will not be able to respond to inquiries. Please note that BTO computers with a manufacturer's warranty is not considered as the category of home-built machines.
In the case of using game programs such as mods or external programs that do not go through the Steam Store, support is not applicable.

Q: I cannot start the game.
A:

Restarting the game may improve the problem. Please try restarting it.
Also, please try restarting your computer as well.
If the above does not improve the situation, please try the following procedure as well.
　1. click [Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2] in the Steam library.
　2. click [Properties] in the menu (gear icon)
3. Click on "Local Files" in the left menu, then Click [Check game file integrity.].

Q: Downloaded DLC is not reflected in the game.
A:
Please follow the steps below to check the status of your downloadable content (DLC).
1. launch the Steam client
2. [Library] > right-click [Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2]
3. check if the item [Properties] > [DLC] > [Install] is checked
　If checked, the DLC is installed in the game.
　* It is also possible to play the game without reflecting the DLC by unchecking the [Install] item and restarting the game.
If the DLC is still not reflected in the above state, please try the following procedure.
1. launch the Steam client
2. [Library] > right-click [Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2]
3. Properties > DLC > Uncheck the Install item.
Check [Install] again.
　* Some items, such as consumable items, may not be available for re-download.
　* Some products may require certain in-game operations to reflect content.

Q: I am having trouble connecting to the Internet.
A:
1. Restart the PC or communication device (router or modem) and reconnect after a period of time
Turn off the router or modem to which the computer is connected, then start the modem, then the router.
2. Try "Diagnose Internet Connection" in Windows
　 Please confirm that all diagnostics are successful and that the NAT type is determined to be 1 or 2.
　 https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/support/connectivity/internet-connect-playstation/
　 * If the NAT type is "3", it may not be able to match properly.
3. Confirmation with your provider regarding the line you are using
　 Please check with your provider regarding the following situations
　 - Whether it is difficult to make a connection due to congestion, etc.
　 - Are there any security services from providers that may affect Internet communications?
4. check if there is any problem or maintenance on Steam
　 Please check the thread in the Steam Downtime Notification Board.
　 https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/
* In addition to the Steam Bulletin Board, downtime information can be found on the following Facebook and Twitter pages.
　 https://www.facebook.com/Steam
　 https://twitter.com/Steam_Support
　 Also, please check the Steam Server Status page to verify that the problem you are experiencing is not due to system-wide downtime.
　 https://store.steampowered.com/stats/
　 * The store and other Steam features may not be available during outages, downtime, or server maintenance on Steam.
If you have a wireless connection, try a wired connection if possible.
　 If you are using wireless communication (Wi-Fi), try a wired connection, as it may be affected by other devices.
6. checking the port settings of communication devices and updating firmware
7. reinstall game data
　 This may be due to an abnormality in the installation data. Please try reinstalling the game data.
　 * Since the saved data of this game is stored on the server, the saved data will not be deleted even if you delete the game data on your computer.

Q: "Preparing Epic Online System Anti-Cheat Interfaces." message appears and I cannot start the game.
A:
If you are unable to start the game with the message "Epic Online System Anti-Cheat Interfaces are preparing. message appears on the title screen and you are unable to start the game, this may be due to the security software you are using.
If this situation occurs, please check the settings of your security software.

Q: With certain procedures, the game audio (stereoscopic) is not output.
A:
If the Windows OS sound setting is switched from "3D Sound(Off)" to "Windows Sonic for Headphones" during game play, the game audio will not be output.
This can be fixed by the following procedure.
1. Restart the application after the problem occurs.
2. After the problem occurs, return the Windows OS sound setting to "3D Sound (Off)".
3. Before launching the application, switch the Windows OS sound settings to "Windows Sonic for Headphones".
For customers who wish to enjoy 3D sound, please try 3.


■In-app purchase/ in-game currency or point
Q: Can I play for free?
A:
Downloading the game and using the service is free of charge.
However, a fee will be charged for the purchase of Tokens.
* There will be separate communication charges for downloading and communication during the game.


■Functions
Q: How do I connect to the Internet?
A:
Please check the website below:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1456-EUDN-2493
(Move to Valve Corporation's website)

Q: How do I get a "Steam Account"?
A:
Please check the URL below:
https://store.steampowered.com/join
(Move to Valve Corporation's website)


■Others/Notes
Q: I want to know about Steam trouble and maintenance information.
A:
Please check the thread in the Steam Downtime Notification Board.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/
　* In addition to the Steam Community Discussions, you can also find us on Facebook and Twitter below.
https://www.facebook.com/Steam
https://twitter.com/Steam_Support
Also, please check the Steam Server Status page to verify that the problem you are experiencing is not due to system-wide downtime.
https://store.steampowered.com/stats/
* The store and other Steam features may not be available during problems, downtime, or server maintenance on Steam.

Q: [Common to all platforms] Regarding novelty-related items and items to be distributed at campaigns and events for Game Console version.
A:
[Common to all platforms] Please contact the following e-mail address for inquiries related to novelty items and handouts for campaigns and events for Console Games.
■Campaign-related (Console Games)
https://bnfaq.channel.or.jp/title/2990

We thankyou for all your questions and your continued support of "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".

Thank you for playing "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".
This is the Steam® version oeperations team.
　
The server maintenance that started at [PDT]06/07/2023 22:00 / [CEST] 06/08/2023 07:00 was completed at [PDT] 01:00 /[CET] 10:00.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation in maintenance.
　
◇Maintenance Contents
・Application Data Update
・Update of Supply Drop Line Up
　
We look forward to your continued support of "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2".

Hello Pilots,
This is “Mobile Suit Battle Operation 2 Steam® team.

We have received many comments from players around the world about the current difficulties in matching and the penalties that have been caused as a result of these issues.

In addition to the above problems, we are aware that players have been unable to play this title satisfactorily due to repeated emergency maintenances for four days in a row since the day of service launch,
as well as poor matching during the hours when players are most likely to play the game, and we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.

The satisfaction of our player is a priority for us, so
As an apology for the inconvenience caused to everyone, we will distribute the following compensation:

■About compensation
◇Details
30 tokens

◇Eligible users
All players

◇Date and time of distribution
From after the end of maintenance at 1:00 AM on June 8, 2023 (Thu.) (PDT)

◇How to receive
After logging in, please receive it at the Rewards Center of the in-game base camp.

◇Receiving deadline
Until 21:59 (PDT), Wednesday, June 21, 2023

We are still hard at work to resolve the game issues and improve the experience for our players.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to players who have been playing the game since shortly after its release.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we work, and your continued support of the "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2" Steam® version.

Please make sure you’re following our official GBO2 Twitter account for further updates at https://twitter.com/GBO2EN