Capcom announced the next installment in its iconic franchise, Mega Man: Dual Override, during The Game Awards 2025 presentation on Thursday. The new action platformer, which will be the 12th mainline title in the series, is scheduled for a 2027 release on a wide range of platforms.
The Blue Bomber is set to teleport onto the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
The announcement kicks off a countdown to a significant milestone for the franchise. The 2027 launch will coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Mega Man series, which first started busting bots and captivating players in 1987. The franchise has since expanded beyond video games into comics and TV, selling more than 43 million units worldwide.
Fan Contest and Special Discounts
Capcom is engaging fans immediately by hosting a special boss design contest for Mega Man: Dual Override. Fans will have the opportunity to design a new Robot Master to appear in the game, joining Dr. Wily’s ranks. Details on how to enter can be found on the contest’s official website.
To celebrate the reveal, the critically acclaimed Mega Man 11 will be offered at a special discount in the coming days. Players can look to pick up the title for under $5 USD on the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, and Steam for a limited time.
Additionally, Mega Man 11 is expanding its language support. New localizations for Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish will be available in an update rolling out tonight.
The reveal trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override is available to watch
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