Overview
- Capcom confirmed Mega Man: Dual Override for 2027 release on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
- A brief trailer shows a return to classic 2D/2.5D side‑scrolling action with a cel‑shaded visual style, with fuller gameplay details still to come.
- This marks the first new mainline entry since 2018’s Mega Man 11 and is described as the twelfth installment in the classic series.
- A Robot Master design contest is live with entries accepted from Japan, North America, South America, Europe, and Asia through January 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
- The 2027 timing aligns with the franchise’s 40th anniversary as Capcom targets growth for Mega Man alongside other series under its core‑franchise strategy.