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Mega Man: Dual Override

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Mega Man: Dual Override
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
DirectorShinya Ikuta[1]
ProducersShingo Izumi[2]
Hiroyuki Minamitani
SeriesMega Man
Platforms
Release
  • WW: 2027
GenrePlatform
ModeSingle-player

Mega Man: Dual Override[a] is an upcoming platform game developed and published by Capcom. The game will be the 12th[3] main installment in the Mega Man series, following Mega Man 11 (2018). It is set to be released in 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Gameplay

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Screenshot from the reveal trailer, showcasing Mega Man using the charge shot

Like prior games in the series, Mega Man: Dual Override is a 2D platformer where Mega Man aims to defeat Dr. Wily and his Robot Masters.[4][5]

Development and promotion

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In December 2025, Capcom stated that they wanted to regrow Mega Man back into being one of their "core IPs".[6] Later that week, Mega Man: Dual Override was announced at The Game Awards 2025, where a gameplay trailer was shown, which ended by revealing that the game is slated for 2027, coinciding with the franchise's 40th anniversary.[4][5] IGN writer Michael Cripe described the trailer as showcasing "promising vibrant visuals".[4] Some press outlets noted the presence of Proto Man's whistle in the trailer, implying the character would appear in the game.[7][8]

Benjamin Diskin, who voiced Mega Man in Mega Man 11 in English, confirmed he was asked to return for Dual Override, but refused when Capcom would not allow him to work under a union contract.[9] Diskin cited concerns over generative AI protection as his decision for leaving the role. Due to Capcom failing to initiate the signatory process, SAG-AFTRA issued a "Do Not Work" order to all members in regards to the game.[citation needed]

Robot Master contest

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Alongside the announcement, Capcom started a Robot Master design contest, where fans are able to submit their ideas for a boss; six winners were chosen by fan vote from twenty finalists, one of which being the "grand-prize winner" that will be implemented into the game.[4] This type of event was formerly done for early classic Mega Man games, and some Mega Man Battle Network entries.[10]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Known in Japan as Rockman: Dual Override (ロックマン: デュアル オーバーライド)

References

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  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/live/YAZPH5VPilE?si=r8us1FjplEBrvVvh
  2. ↑ "4Gamer年末恒例の「ゲーム業界著名人コメント集」企画。194名が2025年を振り返り，新年への決意を語る" [4Gamer's annual year-end feature: a collection of comments from prominent figures in the game industry. 194 individuals reflect on 2025 and share their resolutions for the new year.]. 4Gamer (in Japanese). December 27, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ Stewart, Marcus (January 27, 2026). "Mega Man: Dual Override Preview: Return Of The Blue Bomber". Game Informer. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Cripe, Michael (December 12, 2025). "Mega Man: Dual Override Revealed by Capcom With First Gameplay Trailer and 2027 Launch Plans". IGN. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  5. 1 2 McWhertor, Michael (December 12, 2025). "Mega Man fans finally got their moment at The Game Awards". Polygon. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ Scullion, Chris (December 9, 2025). "Capcom plans to grow Mega Man, Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney into 'core IPs' like Street Fighter and Resident Evil". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ Sinha, Ravi (December 12, 2025). "Mega Man: Dual Override Announced for 2027, First New Title in the Series Since 2018". GamingBolt. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ Flores, Johnny Jr. (January 1, 2026). "To Reintroduce Mega Man To The World, Capcom Let Geoff Keighley Know "It Is Time"". TheGamer. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  9. ↑ Blake, Vikki. "Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Return for Dual Override as Capcom Reportedly Won't Hire Him With 'The Protections of a Union Contract'". IGN. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ Sullivan, Lucas (February 10, 2016). "Congrats, you're a health pack! Game contests that immortalized their winners". GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
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