New York Comic Con 2026 is set to give fans hands-on access to several major Bandai Namco titles, alongside a special celebration of PAC-MAN’s latest animated series. Bandai Namco Entertainment America will take over the show floor at the Javits Center from October 8 to 11, bringing playable demos, photo opportunities, giveaways, and an exclusive PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks panel.
The lineup includes DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3, GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, and Hello Kitty Party Land. Several of these games are upcoming releases, giving NYCC attendees an opportunity to experience them before launch. Bandai Namco will be located at booth #2319, while DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 will also have a dedicated presence at the Dragon Ball booth.
PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks Gets an Exclusive NYCC Screening
One of the event’s major attractions will be the PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks panel, which brings together the creators and voice cast behind Bandai Namco and Cartuna Studios’ animated shorts series. The panel will explore how PAC-MAN and Team Ghost were adapted for YouTube animation while expanding the world of New PAC-City.
Attendees will also be the first to watch the “WAKA-WEEN” episode. The event will conclude with a PAC-MAN cosplay showcase and giveaways while supplies last. The panel is scheduled for 3:00–3:45 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 9, in North-Room 406.2 at the Javits Center. Fans visiting the Bandai Namco booth can also watch episodes and take photos with PAC-MAN.
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 will let attendees explore the new AGE 1000 setting through a playable demo. Players can also take an AGE 1000 photo and receive giveaways, while the game continues to offer a new Dragon Ball experience built around creating and defining their own hero.
Meanwhile, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will offer a hands-on aerial combat demo. Players who take part can receive a lanyard and exclusive lanyard clip while supplies last. The game recently entered early access and is scheduled for its worldwide launch on October 2, 2026.
GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT will also have a public demo, allowing visitors to control Gundam Helix and experience its fast-paced melee combat. Fans can then pose with a Gundam Helix statue and collect promotional giveaways. The game is currently scheduled to launch on March 5, 2027.
Finally, Hello Kitty Party Land will offer a 15-minute demo featuring character customization, minigames, and Sanrio characters. Completing the demo rewards attendees with a premium collectible Sanrio character lanyard, available while supplies last.
