It's been nearly five years since the last mainline Mega Man game (and nearly two decades since the last mainline Mega Man X game - no big deal), so it's understandable at this point that fans of the franchise are eager to hear about where the franchise might be heading next.
Capcom is clearly rather fond of the Blue Bomber itself, having released a number of comprehensive collections over the years on Switch, including this year's Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection. At its latest General Meeting of Shareholders, however, the publisher was asked about its plans for the series going forwards.
Capcom's answer was predicatably safe and vague, but promising nevertheless:
Q: Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection was released in April and has surpassed 1 million units in sales, contributing to existing IP utilization and user expansion. What are your plans for the Mega Man series?
A: Including Mega Man 11, the latest entry in the franchise, Mega Man is one of Capcom’s historic IPs and is loved by fans, and as such we want to take care in how we develop the series. We are considering how to approach the production of new entries in the series, which requires numerous factors, including the development of a solid concept, ideas and gameplay, etc.
So, like we said, it's pretty vague. The good news though is it sounds like Capcom is at least actively keeping Mega Man at the forefront of its priorities, even if it might not particularly feel like it for fans right now.
We're betting a new mainline Mega Man game is most certainly on the cards in the near future. The question, however, is when...
Are you hoping to see a new Mega Man or Mega Man X game on Switch? Which sub-series is your favourite? Let us know in the comments down below.
[source capcom.co.jp]
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It’s definitely time for a new Mega Man game. I’s love to see the series tackle the metroidvania genre, and produce a game where we explore a large, interconnected world, broken into the usual biomes, collecting powers that increase the arsenal, but also add additional movement abilities. It’s a genre that’s currently a bit oversaturated, but we’ve not seen it done Mega Man style before (that I’m aware of), and it could be a truly amazing experience. Hollow Knight, but MEGA MAN!!!
Honestly, Battle Network Legacy Collection sold better than I anticipated. There is clearly a market but Capcom seems to have a mentality of releasing fewer games but of higher quality. It's been some time since the last new MegaMan game tho so... hoping the next one is soon.
Oh boy, finally a new MegaMan game! Is it a new Megaman X, classic Megaman? Battle Network?
Oh, It's a dating sim...
@ear_wig I barely played it, but isn’t that Mega Man ZX? I distinctly remember the connecting routes between different biomes. Give it a shot if you haven’t played it
@MegaMel86 Yup, ZX and ZX Advent are that and even go a bit further by allowing you to change armors.
I’m ready for the next iteration. 11 was fun, but it’s time for something new.
@ear_wig Have you ever tried the ZX series? That’s Metroidvania right there, granted the map is not great but I’d think you’d dig it if you haven’t tried it yet.
@ear_wig Oh wow that is an awesome idea! If they made this game it would be one of the most anticipated games in years for me. Great ideas ear_wig, let's hope it happens!
As someone who's slowly been making their way through the series since the start of the year (currently beaten the first 4 of the Classic series through Legacy Collection 1), I can certainly wait a while for a new entry, though I understand the ire of Mega Man fans for having to wait as long as they've had for anything new when he used to be Capcom's golden child. With the absolute roll Capcom has been on as of late with their games though, I think the wait will (eventually) be worth it
Honestly, I’ll believe it when I see it.
It’s Capcom, and as much as I’d like to be optimistic, I’ve never been so let down by a company as much as these guys, so we’ll just wait and see. We’re long overdue for a Legends 3 and X9, those should be the first games they tackle. I’m all for new as well, but we’ve got some cliffhangers to resolve!
Just give us Mega Man Legends 3. If you don't want to hear us asking for it then just make it.
I'd be ecstatic if they announced a new MMX game.
I’m begging for a Legends port! Similar to Megaman and X, I’d probably buy it on Switch, PS, and Xbox, just to play it on whatever platform is on when I’m in the mood. Or, y’know, no one wants a RE5 remake, so I wouldn’t say no to Legends being the next game to be the CapGOD remake treatment. Of course, it would be a dream is Legends 3 has been silently cooking this whole time.
I’m really hoping Megaman 12 is a metroidvania, for some reason, but merged with what worked with the classic series. I want to see the world open up just a little bit.
Capcom’s been so good for the last 5-10 years that I have absolute faith in whatever they’ve got in development.
"So, like we said, it's pretty vague."
That might mean something or just nothing at all. That's just no information in the comment besides the statement that they haven't stopped making Mega Man games yet. And thank God for that
Mega Man X was my favorite series (even though I mostly just played 1 through 3) so I'd love to see that one make a return harkening back to the first few in the series.
Then again, I'd take just about anything Mega Man at this point.
Oh, I don't know, maybe just make Legends 3 instead of wondering what possible new idea you could come up with? The fans have only been asking for it for over 20 years...
That statement sounds like they don't have any immediate ideas or plans. They are considering how to begin developing a new game. It sounds like no development or even ideation phase has begun.
If it ain't a remaster Megaman Legends, I ain't interested.
Can we get a command mission remake please? I bet there’s a audience for it.
That answer was honestly just a typical PR answer that really indicates nothing about the future of the franchise. Capcom is too busy remaking old Resident Evil games to be concerned about Mega Man…
@Greatluigi I would settle for a hd port at this point. Just give us a collection of the Mega Man spin-off titles like X Command Mission, Network Transmission, Mega Man and Bass, Battle and Chase, The Power Fighters 1 and 2, Xtreme 1 and 2, and heck while we are at it throw in Mega Man Soccer. I would buy this collection day one
Capcom: "dear fans, don't forget about Mega Man. Let us handle all the forgetting-about-Mega-Man-business while you buy the Mega Man themed merchandise."
Personally I'm not waiting for a new one, it's just something I noticed they do a lot.
They should revive the X series now that 11 proved its posible to make a succesful 2d platformer on current hardware
Maybe capcom could make another megaman x games, but make mmx 5-8 non canon since the series best is mmx 1-4.
They follow the Wonder + Superstars model and they do a big 4 player co-op! Maybe. Probably not.
While I've only ever been a fan of the original Mega Man series (I still need to get around to playing 11), I can wait as long as I have to for a new game. I'm just glad that the series hasn't been forgotten about yet again. I'd more than welcome a Mega Man 12, but I'd be happy for the fans of other dormant Mega Man series like X or Legends to get a new game as well, especially the Legends fans. You all have my sympathy...
I want Megaman Powered Up from PSP + Megaman Star Force NDS games got Remaster port on Switch & PS4 / PS5.
Megaman is great and all, but please Capcom, Dino Crisis. No one asked for Exoprimal.
Mega Man Legends 3 using REngine!!!
DO IT CAPCOM!!!
I've always said that they need to take insomniac's engine for ratchet and clank and create a 3D mega Man game from it. That style is perfectly suited for mega Man!
@Darthmoogle don’t forget Powered Up, Maverick Hunter AND add Megaman X Street Fighter.
Then we’ll have a complete collection.
Megaman Legends 1-2 and Tronbonne surely will have their own collection one day.
I’d like the next Mega Man game to be based on the style of X but with the ability to duck under projectiles.
I’d also love a Metroid/open-world style where upgrades open up new pathways in a sprawling and connected world.
Like, I kind of want to see Super Metroid reskinned as Mega Man.
@Greatluigi I just looked that game up and without actually seeing gameplay, I LOVE the idea of a Mega Man-based tactical/turn-based RPG. I’d take that in a heartbeat!
Mega Man Soccer: Ultimate Futbol!
@roy130390 Ohhh nooo! XD
@John_Deacon Sounds like I'm hearin nothing at all,nothing at all, nothing at all..
shriek Stupid sexy Capcom!
@Mana_Knight I'd totally be down for a multi-player megaman. You'd think they'd have done it years ago.
They should make some kind of hybrid that bridges the Mega Man series into the Mega Man X series. It could be cool from a story and game play perspective.
Mega Man X 9 or a Mega Man original/X mashup! They did the later in the Archie comics and the first cartoon.
It would be nice to see Capcom make a new Mega Man game whether it be classic, X or Battle Network whichever. The only other collections left to be made are Legends and Star Force.
The Collections are great and all but I'm interested in seeing what plan Capcom has for this franchise moving forward. I don't wanna be pessimistic but it doesn't seem like they're that interested in making a new entry anytime soon.
To look at things through a bigger picture since 2010 without including Legacy releases there's only been 3 new games made in that time span: Rockman XOver, Mega Man 11 and X Dive. 2 of which are mobile games.
The positive side is the Legacy Collections and that does prove Capcom hasn't entirely forgotten about their old mascot. Hopefully we'll get some new games moving forward.
Still waiting on Mega Man Legends remakes and Dino Crisis
I like Mega Man, but the series has an inherent problem: The entries are pretty samey, and fans take them for granted pretty quickly. If you make a new one after a long drought, it’s a glorious return! Make a sequel to that and it’s just another Mega Man to throw on the pile.
Don’t believe me? Look at MM9 and 10. 9 was hailed as an event, not so for 10. Fans showered 9 with praise, and they also liked 10 and stuff. Fan enthusiasm was greatly diminished for the very next game, and it showed in sales numbers.
Though I hate to say it, the “once in a blue moon” strategy is the most effective for Mega Man. We’re all hungry for his return, and that’s exactly what Capcom wants.
yeah rockman taisen is definitely cancelled at this point lmao
Battle Network was a bonkers test to see how well the brand is doing and it was a success, let's keep moving this goal post and test the 3D realm with Legends. With a massive overhaul in the controls department though.
@wiiware Yeah, maybe then I can finally have peace knowing the Zero and ZX games never canonicaly happened.
@KimBread I'd love that
@Stew Never played zx but I played (and finished) megaman zero 1-3, it's great 😃
There's a part of me that's still waiting to see the proper end of the Mega Man X series. Something to bridge the gap between Mega Man X and Mega Man Zero.
but in terms of gameplay...I just wish they could find a way to update the Mega Man X formula while making it feel fluid and fast-paced. To this day, it still feels great to hop into MMX and start blazing through levels. Really makes it feel like you're controlling a war machine. And the variable stages are crazy. It's insane knowing that entire levels can change depending on which bosses have been beaten.
Also...an addition like melee attacks would be cool to see, along with alternate weapons for the characters. Like how X would primarily have a blaster and Zero would have his saber and a weak blaster shot, it would be kind of cool if X could have both his blaster and an optional saber. Maybe give Axl a whip or something. then you've got a blaster, weapon, and physical melee attack for each character. And from there, each character could be proficient with a different option - X with the buster, Zero with his saber, and Axl being updated to be more of a melee character who still has access to his blaster weapon.
It would be cool if they made a new Megaman X game. If anyone wants to see an amazing fan game, Megman X Corrupted has got you covered.
@Jokerwolf It would if we could actually play it. Looks and sounds great though. It's my belief he's too nervous to release it to the general populace.
@Stew The zero series is great and zx is fun. You're in a very small minority with that bad take.
I'd love another MM or MMX, but I'd really like to see the series carry past ZX in terms of the greater mainline storyline. Like something that comes full circle with a new "Mega Man", dealing with a blood relative of Dr. Light, and the gameplay could feel like the classic series, but with all the bells and whistles from X, Zero, and ZX.
I may be mistaken on this but, wasn't there a Mega Man 'maker' (ala Mario maker 1 and 2) game at one point? I seem to remember seeing on YouTube videos of people or testers playing user made MegaMan levels. It may have been a fan made thing that Capcom would have hit with a DMCA takedown, or it was a leaked concept from Capcom that was put in development limbo.
My point is that a game featuring MegaMan in the style of Mario maker would potentially make a decent amount of money for Capcom with minimal effort. Think about it all Capcom would have to do is program the assets ( parts users would use to make levels and enemies to be fought including bosses and boss rooms) Capcom wouldn't have to mess with a storyline, cinematics, the traditional 8 boss stages and 4 to 6 section Dr. Wily sequence. They wouldn't have to make much of a game, they would just let us players make our own MegaMan game for many years.
I mean how many of you reading this hasn't at one time or another in your head or on paper or on a computer designed your own MegaMan level and boss, maybe several of each, I Know that I've done that very thing countless times.
@Tempestryke it's not finished yet. Capcom is also super awesome about fan games and they don't shut them down like other companies do.
I've gots some ideas:
A mega man VS game. PLENTY of characters throughout the series to include
Mega man legends 3. The one game that most if not all mega man fans want
New mega man X game
Stylish action game with Zero
Collab with inti creates and do a mega man gunvolt game. Or mega man X and Luminous avenger
@Jokerwolf I know. They are wonderful about it. But one never knows when they might change their mind, or a new person is hired and changes company policy on such things.
Well to make a new game, we'd have to make a new game. Great answer.
@ear_wig i hear ya mate, only think you just described a fan made megaman game thst is set in the X continuity (i can't recall the name, maybe some other folk could help me) it would be awesome indeed
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