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Capcom Confirms Mega Man: Dual Override for Spring 2027

The reveal emphasizes new player choice through the Override and Custom Chip systems, pairing Proto Man gameplay with amiibo whose functions plus exact timing remain unannounced.

Overview

  • Capcom announced Mega Man: Dual Override will arrive in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
  • The Nintendo Direct presentation showed the first playable footage of Proto Man and confirmed he will be a second playable hero alongside Mega Man.
  • Proto Man plays at close range and must manage a heat gauge, which contrasts with Mega Man’s focus on ranged attacks and changes stage approach and combat pacing.
  • Dual Override introduces an Override system that temporarily boosts characters’ powers and a Custom Chip system that lets players equip upgrades to shape unique playstyles.
  • Capcom also unveiled new Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo to accompany the release and teased Mega Man-themed Pragmata cosmetics while promising more details on amiibo function and exact release timing later.