Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest Announced

For the first time in decades, Capcom has announced a new Robot Master design contest for the brand-new, 12th entry in the classic series: Mega Man Dual Override.

Taking a page from Mega Man 8’s history, the challenge this time is to design a Robot Master with a clear prompt: a robot who wields a giant suction arm on the right side. Capcom has provided a base model, and fans are encouraged to build their own ideas on top of it..

From Capcom (via https://www.capcom-games.com/megaman/do/en-us/contest/)

We are now taking entries on X (formerly Twitter) for a Robot Master Design Contest for Mega Man: Dual Override. Use the model above as the base to create your own unique design for a Robot Master with a giant suction arm!
We will be accepting designs from four regions: Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

How to Enter:

1. Follow the official Mega Man account on X (@MegaMan). Capcom must be able to DM you if your entry advances.

2. Post your design on your own X account using both required hashtags: #MegaManDO and #DesignARobotMaster.

3. Include the title of your design, a short introduction, and your pen name. Pen names must use alphabetical characters if selected for credits.

4. Only one design is allowed per post. Multiple entries are allowed if submitted from the same account.

The contest runs from December 11 at 8:00 PM PST to January 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Design Requirements

All submissions must meet the following specifications:

• JPG or PNG format

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• At least 1920×1080 pixels

• 72 dpi

• 2MB or smaller

• Based on the “Robot with Suction Arm (Temp)” model

Digital or scanned hand-drawn work is acceptable. Three-view sheets must be combined into one image. Capcom encourages brief notes pointing out key features or ideas of your design.

Generative AI is not allowed. Entries that infringe on existing work or resemble prior designs too closely may be removed at any stage.

Judging and Selection

Capcom staff and the Dual Override development team will judge entries on originality, creativity, and how easily the design can be implemented in-game. Social media engagement does not influence the results.

Selection works as follows:

• Capcom R&D will select 20 First Stage Qualifiers.

• Public voting takes place from January 30 to February 6, 2026 (UTC). A CAPCOM ID is required to vote.

• The six designs with the highest votes become Prize Winners.

• From those six, Capcom R&D will choose one Grand Winner.

Winner Notifications

Winners will receive a DM from the Mega Man account between February 13 and February 17, 2026. Responses are required by February 20, 2026. Selected participants must provide high-resolution data and sign copyright assignment documents. Minors will need a parent or guardian to sign.

Winners will be announced publicly in March 2026.