London (August 25, 2026) Today at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Capcom unveiled a brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated Mega Man™: Dual Override. The footage features the first extended look at the action platformer and introduces all-new gameplay elements, bosses, and more!
The long-awaited twelfth mainline entry in the classic Mega Man™ series is making the leap to Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store in 2027.
Watch the Mega Man: Dual Override first gameplay trailer here on YouTube.
This trailer provides the first glimpse of new gameplay mechanics, bosses, and playable characters that will appear in Mega Man: Dual Override, including:
- Proto Man Joins the Fight! – Alongside the Blue Bomber, Proto Man is returning as a playable character. The wandering warrior possesses his own unique abilities, giving players more choice in how to tackle challenges with two distinct playstyles.
- Override Your Limits with a New Power-Up – The game’s new Override system allows robots to temporarily unleash power beyond their normal capabilities. However, this boost in strength comes at a cost! When Override runs out, players will experience a temporary loss in performance, so learning exactly when to activate Override and how to wield its power will be key.
- Experiment with the Custom Chip System – Install Custom Chips with a brand-new personalization system! Players can enhance Mega Man and Proto Man with additional abilities to freely tailor their playstyles. Equip power-ups like rapid-fire, a protective shield bubble, hover, and more. Experiment with new chip combinations and discover strategies that are uniquely your own.
- Twinkle Girl Makes a Fiery Debut – One of eight new Robot Masters, the energetic Twinkle Girl bursts into the battle, setting the stage alight with dazzling firework-themed attacks. As always, players can look forward to analysing and converting the abilities of defeated Robot Masters into powerful special weapons.
- An Abounding Arsenal – Special weapons pack a punch and offer other strategic advantages. However, each use also consumes energy, so they must be used wisely. The new trailer shares a sneak peek of one of these in action, which unleashes a devastating charge attack that also doubles as an aerial dash for added mobility.
- The Comeback of Classic Robot Masters? – In the trailer, a Robot Master longtime fans may recognize as Astro Man from Mega Man 8™ flew into frame! Will other classic Robot Masters return for this adventure? Stay tuned for more details!
Mega Man: Dual Override is now available to Wishlist on PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, and Steam. Select titles in Mega Man™ franchise are also currently on sale for a limited title, including Mega Man™ 11, the recent Mega Man Star Force™ Legacy Collection and more.
To learn more about Mega Man: Dual Override, visit the official website and for the latest updates, follow the Mega Man social accounts on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
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