By Maggie Scarr
Capcom officially unveiled Mega Man: Dual Override during The Game Awards 2025. The announcement confirms the twelfth mainline entry in the long running Mega Man series, marking a major return for the Blue Bomber. The new action platformer is set to launch in 2027 across Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
The reveal comes at a significant moment for the franchise. With Mega Man’s 40th anniversary approaching in 2027, Dual Override positions itself as both a continuation of the classic formula and a celebration of the series’ legacy.
A New Chapter for a Legendary Series
While Capcom has not yet shared detailed gameplay specifics, the reveal trailer confirms that Mega Man: Dual Override stays rooted in side scrolling action platforming. This return to a classic structure aligns with what fans expect from a mainline entry, while the Dual Override title hints at new mechanics or twists that Capcom has yet to fully explain.
Mega Man first debuted in 1987 and quickly became one of Capcom’s most recognizable characters. Over the decades, the series has built a reputation for tight platforming, memorable Robot Masters, and a distinctive visual style. According to Capcom, the franchise has now sold more than 43 million units worldwide and expanded beyond games into comics, television, and other media.
Fans Can Help Design a New Robot Master
Alongside the announcement, Capcom revealed plans for a boss design contest tied to Mega Man: Dual Override. Later this month, fans will have the opportunity to submit designs for a new Robot Master that could appear in the game. Capcom framed the contest as a way for Dr. Wily to recruit fresh mechanical talent, adding a playful narrative hook to the submission process.
Details on how to enter the contest will be shared through its official website and trailer. It is one of the few concrete ways fans can interact with Dual Override ahead of its 2027 launch.
Launching in 2027 on Consoles and PC
Mega Man: Dual Override is scheduled to launch in 2027 on modern and previous generation consoles, as well as PC. The broad platform support ensures that longtime fans and new players alike will be able to jump in when the Blue Bomber returns.
With the series’ 40th anniversary on the horizon and a brand new mainline entry confirmed, Mega Man: Dual Override stands as one of Capcom’s most meaningful reveals from The Game Awards 2025. We will continue covering updates as Capcom shares more details leading up to launch.