Dr. Wily is Getting His Own One-Shot From Udon This Summer

Dr. Wily will headline his own standalone story, written by Tavis Maiden with artwork by Ryan Jampole, Udon Entertainment has confirmed. 

Here's the official solicitation:

Dr. Albert Wily, the (self-proclaimed) world's greatest scientist stars in his own 1-shot adventure! Dr. Wily's ultimate scheme is about to be revealed, with only one thing standing in his way... the annoyingly "heroic" robot known as Mega Man!

Cover A comes from Ryan Jampole, with Cover B by Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz and Cover C by Tavis Maiden. Rounding things out, Cover D—Udon’s first-ever Mega Man “swimsuit” cover—is illustrated by Andrew Dickman.

If that doesn’t get your gears turning, this might: Udon tells me this one-shot serves as a prelude to a new, currently unannounced classic Mega Man mini-series set after Mega Man Timelines #1. More details on that front in the near future.

Dr. Wily #1 s currently scheduled to hit stores on June 17, 2026.

Mega Man Star Force ~(Re)Birthday~ One-Shot Manga Now Available

Following up on our previous report, Ryo Takamisaki is officially back with a brand-new Mega Man Star Force one-shot, and yes, it’s available in English.

Titled Mega Man Star Force ~(Re)Birthday~, the new 32-page story takes place one year after the events of Star Force 3. Geo and the gang reunite to celebrate his 12th birthday, but the festivities take a turn when a fragment of Meteor G is discovered near the Whazzap Ruins. It’s up to Shooting Star Mega Man and friends to stop a revived Crimson Dragon and save the day once again.

You can read the full English translation here!

Don't forget; Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection drops March 27th.

Mega Man & Proto Man Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on March 25th

Mega Man and Proto Man are speeding into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds soon, and by soon, we mean really soon. The Mega Man DLC Pack launches March 25, arriving just in time for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. 

As previously confirmed, the paid DLC pack includes Mega Man and Proto Man as playable characters, the Rush Roadster as a vehicle, and a new course based on Dr. Wily’s Castle. Additional decals, emotes, and sounds will also be included. 

Source: Sega | Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube

Street Fighter 6 Announces Mega Man Star Force & Battle Network Collaboration

With almost two weeks to go until Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launches, Capcom is kicking promotion into higher gear with a full-on Street Fighter 6 collaboration.

Starting March 17th, players who log in will receive a batch of Star Force and Battle Network-themed items, including helmets and even Mr. Famous’s lab coat. The Battle Hub will also get a makeover, presumably themed around Star Force and/or Battle Network, along with a special Street Voter event. 

Check out the collaboration trailer below!

CoroCoro Comic Teases New Mega Man Star Force One-Shot Manga

Good news for fans of Mega Man Star Force and manga author Ryo Takamisaki: a brand-new one-sho is set to debut March 19th on Weekly CoroCoro’s website according to a Star Force Legacy Collection preview in the latest issue of CoroCoro Comic.

While best known for his Battle Network manga, Takamisaki previously dipped into the Star Force series in 2008 with a short two-chapter adaptation of Mega Man Star Force 3. The scope of this new one-shot, as well as its story, has not yet been revealed. It's also unclear whether an official English translation will be released, something Capcom USA previously provided for Takamisaki’s Battle Network Legacy Collection reunion one-shot.

CoroCoro also notes that a new commemorative illustration by Masaya Itagaki will be posted to Weekly CoroCoro’s site on March 23rd. The small image next to the QR code in the article appears to be a teaser of that illustration.

Source: 8Re3c

Ben Diskin Not Returning to Voice Mega Man in Dual Override

Following SAG-AFTRA’s “Do Not Work” order for Mega Man: Dual Override, Ben Diskin, the English voice actor for Mega Man, has announced that he will no longer voice the character and will not be returning for Dual Override.

SAG-AFTRA Issues "Do Not Work" Order for Mega Man: Dual Override (Updated)

The Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has issued a “Do Not Work” order for Mega Man: Dual Override, instructing union members to withhold any voice acting performance work until further notice. The notice, published March 9th, says the producer “failed to initiate the signatory process.”

In simple terms, SAG-AFTRA says the production has not properly started the process required to become a union-signatory project. According to SAG-AFTRA, producers must begin that process through its signatory system, and Global Rule One requires members to work only under union contracts.

The notice does not indicate how much voice work had already been completed (although we did hear a tiny bit in the Video Game Awards reveal trailer back in December). But what it does show is that there is currently a contract issue tied to the project’s union status. If that issue is resolved, the order could be lifted. 

At this time, there is nothing to suggest the notice will impact Dual Override's overall development, as it appears to primarily concern the English voice performance side of production. The game remains in development and is still scheduled for release in 2027.

UPDATE: Ben Diskin, Mega Man's voice actor, has exited the game over union-related concerns.

We’ll keep an eye on the situation and share any updates from SAG-AFTRA or Capcom.

Source: SAG-AFTRA

Rockman x Hololive Collaboration Teased

Capcom has quietly confirmed a Rockman collaboration with hololive in Japan. The teaser appeared on Capcom’s official amusement campaign site over the weekend, with Rockman announced as the first entry in the company’s 2026 hololive collaboration lineup. 

At the moment, Capcom has not announced which hololive talents are involved or what the collaboration will actually include. Based on where the teaser was posted, this looks to be tied to Capcom’s amusement and retail side in Japan, so goods, prize items, or store campaign material seem most likely.

For those unfamiliar, hololive is a major VTuber agency operated by Cover Corporation. Its roster is made up of virtual streamers and performers who appear in livestreams, concerts, merchandise campaigns, and crossover promotions with other brands.

We’ll keep an eye out for the full reveal and update you when more information is announced.

Source: Capcom x hololive

ThreeZero MDLX Hyper Bomb Mega Man Pre-orders Open March 11

ThreeZero has shared a handful of images of their next entry in its MDLX Mega Man line: Hyper Bomb Mega Man. With Bomb Man’s signature weapon in hand, this one looks to be another solid addition to the line.

Hyper Bomb Mega Man stands about 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall and features around 34 points of articulation. Accessories include three faceplates, the Hyper Bomb, a Rock Buster forearm that can be swapped onto either arm, interchangeable ignited and dormant bomb fuses, and three sets of hands (open, fists, and throwing-pose). Magnets are also built into the feet for attaching to metal surfaces.

Hyper Bomb Mega Man is expected to be available to pre-order on March 11th through the ThreeZero Store and their usual distribution partners. 

Source: ThreeZero

Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Silhouettes Revealed

During today’s Capcom Spotlight, Mega Man series producer Shingo Izumi and Dual Override producer Hiroyuki Minamitani not only revealed the six finalists in the Robot Master Design Contest, but also showed the silhouettes of seven Robot Masters that the winning entry will appear alongside.

We love a good silhouette around here. They’re perfect fuel for speculation. There's a little guy on the far left, a two-headed bot, and... is that a witch and broom in the middle? A lot going on here!

Izumi and Minamitani also noted that more updates on Dual Override will be shared in the near future, so we may not have to wait long to learn their identities.

Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest Six Finalists Revealed

During today’s Capcom Spotlight, the Mega Man: Dual Override development team revealed the six designs selected for the Excellence Award after advancing through the second round of judging. They are Cleanser Man, Sweeper Woman, Recycle Man, Cactus Man, Juggle Man and Valve Man.

The Dual Override development team will now choose the best design from these six finalists, with the winner to be announced in the near future.

You can view hi-res versions of the winning entries here!

Mega Man Nominated for World Video Game Hall of Fame

Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Mega Man has been named one of the 2026 nominees for induction into the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong’s National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.

The franchise was nominated for its influence on both popular culture and the video game industry. Mega Man is facing some stiff competition, though. Other nominees include Dragon Quest, Angry Birds, Frogger, FIFA International Soccer, Galaga, League of Legends, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Silent Hill, Skyrim, and Tokimeki Memorial. Each nominee is evaluated based on four criteria: icon status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence.

If you’d like to support Mega Man, you can cast your vote here. Voting is open now through March 12. The final inductees will be revealed during an on-site ceremony at The Strong National Museum of Play on Thursday, May 7.

Source: The Strong - Museum of Play