As revealed at The Game Awards 2025, Capcom is bringing the Blue Bomber back with a new video game called Mega Man: Dual Override.
The first trailer for what will be the first new Mega Man game since 2018’s Mega Man 11 reveals a return to that classic 2D style that made the iconic hero famous. It’s unclear what other elements will return for Mega Man: Dual Override, with the footage mostly promising vibrant visuals and a promise to warp onto PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles in 2027.
“Mega Man returns in 2027 with a brand-new entry in the classic action platforming series!” a description from Capcom says. “Override challenges and blast down legions of robots while springboarding across a new array of futuristic frontiers!”
With its release date as much as two years away, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that we know little else about Mega Man Dual Override at the moment. However, Capcom is giving die-hard fans the chance learn more about what some are already calling Mega Man 12 with the introduction of the Robot Master Design Contest.
The contest, which calls on fans to submit unique robot designs, will result in six winners, including one grand prize winner whose design will be turned into an enemy for Mega Man to fight. Those interested can check out the Mega Man: Dual Override website for more information.
While we wait for updates, be sure to check out everything announced at The Game Awards 2025. You can also read the full list of all of the night’s winners.
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