Respawn

31/05/2026

Its public holiday, so its another closed Respawn for the day!
We close on all public holidays, always good for a little break so we don't get complacent. Always something to improve on.

See you back on Tuesday!

29/05/2026

With the massive craze of TCGs currently, we have opted for an expression of interest form - this gives us insight into those who follow us and want products!
If you are interested in getting some The Time of Battle OP-16 product, submit the form below!

Let us know if you are interested in any of the upcoming products releasing July 12th! These will be sold at a discounted rate to our local players in the pre-release window.

19/05/2026

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11/05/2026

Talofa lava

Our staff get together at the beginning of the year.
We had all-you-can-eat pizza at Hell Pizza Bond Street and drinks and darts at The Bond Sports Bar, both under the same roof.
We highly recommend both places, and we will definitely go back there again in the near future! 🍕🎯🍻

Jackson and I would like to thank our awesome team for everything they do for us, and they play a big part in our growth each year.
Other team members were missing on this night, and they were missed.

Tofa soifua

04/05/2026

Something something Star Wars 4️⃣
May is once again full of events!
The shop is getting quite full at nights, so be sure to book before coming in especially on the weekends 🥰
As usual we have plenty of TCG and FGC events, a CS2 2v2 this Friday and an undisclosed Warhammer painting comp!!!!

Need a space for your gaming community? Respawn is the only spot in Wellington for you!

24/04/2026

Attention! All test subjects are required to try our cheesecake menu at your earliest convenience. 🍽️

We at Respawn Laboratories endeavor to make your playthroughs as sweet as possible, starting with your sweet tooth.
Served with a side of cream and a drizzle of the respective sauce to top it off. 🧁

Both are available on Uber, DoorDash, and in-store for $8 each. 🍰

15/04/2026

Our smash burgers make you want to... level up your life! 🎮🍔

We’re already famous for being Wellington’s ultimate gaming playground, but here’s the "cheat code" no one tells you: our food is just as legendary. Locals and visitors alike are raving that our smash burgers are some of the absolute best in the city.
Don't just take the internet's word for it—come see (and taste) for yourself!

✨ THE SMASH BURGER SPECIAL ✨
Want to score some bonus loot? Mention the code "Smash" when you order any Smash Burger Combo (with fries and a drink), and we’ll drop a FREE half waffle (any flavour!) right onto your plate. 🧇🔥
Note: This side-quest is only available for in-person players (no online orders).

11/04/2026

Upcoming Events!

We are hosting 5v5 Valorant and Solo Build Fortnite tournaments!

Valorant 5v5 👥
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Check-in: 10:00 AM NZT (Strict cut-off at 10:45 AM)
Matches Start: 11:00 AM NZT
Hard Limit of 8 Teams

Valorant Prizing 🏆
Prize pool made up of in-store credit + sponsor rewards (based on entries)
Redeemable for game time, food, drinks, merch, and future events

Sign up: https://ggcircuit.tourneybit.com/live/t/4833297746829036/respawn-5v5

Fortnite Solo Build 🇳🇿
Date: Friday, April 17th
Check-in: 11:00 AM NZT
Matches Start: 12:00 AM NZT
Hard Limit of 46 Players

Fortnite Prizing 🏆
$100 cash for top 3, Respawn credit for top players/top eliminations + free game hours at respawn

Sign up: https://ggcircuit.tourneybit.com/live/t/8798760984330857/fortnite-solo-build-showdown

For details and future events, join our discord: https://discord.gg/XAYWQxj6jB

08/04/2026

Weekend Special: Boss Battle Brekkie

When you order a Boss Battle Brekkie burger, use the code: BBBB and we will upgrade it to a combo (fries) for free.

A breakfast burger that stands out from the rest.

A sesame-seeded brioche bun layered with tomato sauce, sliced gherkins, lettuce, egg, hash brown, smashed mince patty, cheddar cheese, strips of bacon, and onion rings topped with our hollandaise sauce.