Mobile Suit Gundam for Sega Saturn Finally Receives English Patch

Fans of classic mecha games can finally experience Mobile Suit Gundam on the Sega Saturn in English, thanks to a newly released fan translation patch. Originally launched in Japan in 1997, the game has remained inaccessible to non-Japanese speakers—until now.

The English patch, developed by dedicated members of the retro gaming and translation community, makes Mobile Suit Gundam fully playable for Western audiences. This Saturn-exclusive title delivers intense mech combat with a mix of strategic mission-based gameplay, bringing the iconic anime universe to life in a way that fans have long been eager to explore.

The game features a variety of mobile suits from the original Gundam series, letting players engage in large-scale battles across space and Earth. With the new translation, players can now navigate menus, understand mission objectives, and follow the storyline without needing prior knowledge of Japanese.

This patch is another significant win for Sega Saturn preservation efforts. Despite being home to numerous exclusive gems, the console has remained largely underappreciated outside of Japan due to its complex architecture and limited localization efforts in the 1990s. Projects like this help bring forgotten classics to a broader audience, keeping the spirit of retro gaming alive.

The English patch is available now and can be applied using standard translation tools. Fans eager to experience Mobile Suit Gundam in a new way can find installation instructions and download links here. If you want to support Shadowmask you can find his patreon here.

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