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Super Robot Wars Y

Super Robot Wars Y is available on PC, PS5, and Switch, with its final paid DLC, the Anniversary Expansion Pack: Accelerating Future, releasing on August 5, 2026, alongside a free update on August 4. The series is also preparing a remaster of the 2011 PSP title 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen, with no platform or release date announced.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 7

Super Robot Wars Y, the latest entry in the long-running strategy RPG series, is in its final stretch of post-launch support. Bandai Namco announced the paid DLC "Anniversary Expansion Pack: Accelerating Future" during a livestream on August 1, 2026, held to mark the series' 35th anniversary. The expansion, dated for August 5, 2026, adds 33 area missions that combine the main story and frontline missions, along with combination attacks and additional weapons crossing boundaries between participating works. It takes place after clearing the main story, and in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Gundam Calibarn appears as part of the Season 2 storyline. This is described as the last additional DLC for Super Robot Wars Y.

The same livestream also confirmed development of a remaster of the 2011 PSP title 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen, though platform and release date details were not disclosed. A free update, version 1.4.0, was scheduled for August 4, adding missions and a new BOOST team mode. The anniversary stream itself was split into two parts: Part 1 covered live performance, a celebration corner, and new information on Super Robot Wars Y and Super Robot Wars DD, while Part 2 introduced related merchandise. JAM Project performed.

Separately, Super Robot Wars Y appeared in a Japanese retailer sale in July 2026, priced at 3,278 yen alongside three other Switch 2 titles, marking an early discount on the new console's software. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Switch.

Key facts

Final DLC
Anniversary Expansion Pack: Accelerating Future is the last additional DLC for Super Robot Wars Y.
DLC release date
The expansion is scheduled for release on August 5, 2026.
DLC content
The DLC adds 33 area missions, combination attacks, and additional weapons crossing boundaries between participating works.
Gundam Calibarn
Gundam Calibarn appears in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury as part of the Season 2 storyline.
Free update
A free update, version 1.4.0, was scheduled for August 4, adding missions and a new BOOST team mode.
Platforms
Super Robot Wars Y is available on PC, PS5, and Switch.
Anniversary stream
The 35th anniversary live stream was held on August 1, 2026, with JAM Project performing.
Hakai-hen remaster
A remaster of the 2011 PSP title 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen is in development, with no platform or release date disclosed.
Retail discount
Super Robot Wars Y was priced at 3,278 yen in a Geo store sale in July 2026.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · 2026-08-05 · anniversary expansion pack · 2026-08-05
Release
game · 2026-08-04 · free update · 2026-08-05
Announced
new information to be revealed during the 35th anniversary live stream on August 1 · 2026-07-22

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Aug 4

Super Robot Wars Y Anniversary Expansion Pack Dated for August 5

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the paid DLC "Anniversary Expansion Pack: Accelerating Future" for Super Robot Wars Y during a livestream held on August 1, 2026, to mark the 35th anniversary of the Super Robot Wars series. The expansion is scheduled for release on August 5, 2026, with pricing still unannounced. The DLC adds 33 area missions combining the main story and frontline missions, along with combination attacks and additional weapons that cross the boundaries between participating works. The content takes place after clearing the main story, and in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Gundam Calibarn appears as part of the Season 2 storyline. This is described as the last additional DLC for Super Robot Wars Y, which is available on PC, PS5, and Switch. The same livestream also confirmed development of a remaster of the 2011 PSP title 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen, though platform and release date details were not disclosed. A free update, version 1.4.0, is scheduled for August 4.

Jul 22

Super Robot Wars 35th Anniversary Live Stream Set for August 1

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a live stream for the Super Robot Wars 35th anniversary on August 1 at 20:00 JST. The stream splits into two parts: Part 1 includes a live performance, a celebration corner, and new information on Super Robot Wars Y and Super Robot Wars DD. Part 2 introduces related merchandise. JAM Project will perform.

Jul 17

Momotaro Dentetsu, Etrian Odyssey, More Hit 3,278 Yen in Geo Sale

Japanese retailer Geo is running a storewide game sale through July 20 that includes several Nintendo Switch 2 titles at discounted prices. The most notable deals are four games all priced at 3,278 yen: Momotaro Dentetsu, Etrian Odyssey I·II·III, Shiren the Wanderer 6, and Super Robot Wars Y. The sale covers both Switch 2 native software and Switch titles playable via backward compatibility, as well as Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades of earlier Switch games. Other discounted Switch 2 titles include Mario Kart World (7,128 yen), Donkey Kong Bananza (5,478 yen), Poko a Pokemon (6,578 yen), Kirby's Air Rider (4,928 yen), and Hyrule Warriors: Sealed Chronicles (5,478 yen). Switch 2 Edition games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (6,028 yen) and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (3,828 yen) are also on sale. The on-site investigation by Inside Games and Game Spark confirms the prices are available at physical Geo stores while stock lasts.