Just when you thought we might have seen the last of Mega Man, on the day to show the guy some respect, Capcom captivate the hearts of loyal fans once more, by giving them exactly what they want!
In addition to all 8 Mega Man X games coming to all newer platforms, which includes Switch, Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 and 2 for Switch, but the newly revealed Mega Man 11 was announced and it actually looks like a game we can all fall in love with and because there’s so much to know, it’s only fitting we pen a Digest article to cover it all! So where else to begin then with a video of the presentation for those of you who wish to watch the entire thing, followed by the official press release, the Mega Man 11 Announcement Trailer and a series of tweets that cover today’s news in bitesize pieces:
CAPCOM REVEALS NEW MAINLINE MEGA MAN™ TITLE IN CELEBRATION OF VIDEO GAME ICON’S 30th ANNIVERSARY:
Legendary Series Returns in 2018 with Brand New Mega Man™ 11 Game and Legacy Titles for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC
UK, London – Dec. 4, 2017 – Today during the Mega Man™ 30th Anniversary Livestream in partnership with Twitch, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, revealed Mega Man™ 11, the next evolution in the long-running 32 million unit-selling action platformer series. Led by a talented, veteran development team at Capcom, the new game features tight side-scrolling action gameplay the series is known for while completely revolutionizing the experience for modern consoles. Mega Man 11 will be a great entry for both fans and newcomers to the series to dive into as it retains its signature challenge while offering a variety of difficulty options. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and Windows PC in late 2018.
The classic series takes a leap forward in visual presentation in Mega Man 11 with a 2.5D design direction introducing beautiful, completely hand-drawn characters and environments. A freshly redesigned Mega Man takes on Dr. Wily’s berserk machines, defeating Robot Master bosses and taking their weapons, in an ever-evolving fight for justice with new and unique enemy designs. This is just a small taste of information of what’s to come in Mega Man 11 alongside the start of the series’ 30th anniversary year, and fans can look forward to more details on the game in Summer 2018.
The anniversary celebrations don’t stop with the thrilling announcement of Mega Man 11! Throughout 2018, fans and newcomers to the franchise can look forward to revisiting some of the most noteworthy games in the series’ history. Confirmed today, both Mega Man™ Legacy Collection and Mega Man™ Legacy Collection 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2018, making all 10 of the numbered series games playable on Nintendo Switch leading up to the release of Mega Man 11 later next year. The first collection, which includes the original six 8-bit games, sees the addition of a new Rewind accessibility option to go back in time following blunders. This feature will also roll out to existing owners of the game on PlayStation® 4 system, Xbox One, and PC.
Also confirmed today, all eight games from the futuristic Mega Man™ X series are coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation® 4 system, Xbox One, and PC in Summer 2018. The X series introduced features such as powerful armor upgrades and wall-jumping, with more mature themes in this action platforming series. Fans can expect more information on these games in the coming months.
Since the initial release of Mega Man on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, the character has become a legendary icon in gaming history. This is an exciting time to be a fan of Capcom’s beloved hero. Fans can stay tuned all throughout 2018 for more news on all the games announced today and other celebratory activities going on during the 30th anniversary year.
We're kicking off the Mega Man 30th Anniversary at https://t.co/qn8POJ2KIj with a message from long-time Capcom developer, Kazuhiro Tsuchiya. #MegaMan30
— Mega Man (@MegaMan) December 4, 2017
All 8 Mega Man X games are coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC! Tune in at https://t.co/qn8POJ2KIj for more details! pic.twitter.com/dAHMD7w5rb
— Mega Man (@MegaMan) December 4, 2017
It's time to switch things up. Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 and 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch in 2018! Tune in at https://t.co/qn8POJ2KIj for more! #MegaMan30 pic.twitter.com/WRQTTiULuW
— Mega Man (@MegaMan) December 4, 2017
Get equipped with Mega Man 11, coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in Late 2018! Watch the #MegaMan30 livestream at https://t.co/qn8POJ2KIj! pic.twitter.com/wpz3x4rybj
— Mega Man (@MegaMan) December 4, 2017
Learn more about the new art design of Mega Man 11 in our interview with the game's art director, live at https://t.co/qn8POJ2KIj! See anything familiar, @ProtoDude? pic.twitter.com/RV2gHxuPuF
— Mega Man (@MegaMan) December 4, 2017
What makes it Mega, Man? Veteran Capcom developers talk about what's kept the Blue Bomber in our hearts the past 30 years at https://t.co/qn8POJ2KIj! pic.twitter.com/ygvtbSY0rz
— Mega Man (@MegaMan) December 4, 2017
Until next time, keep on gaming!
Source: Capcom PR
