Shingo Izumi Says Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Success Could Inspire Star Force 4

Mega Man producer Shingo Izumi has shed a little more light on why Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection came together, and what its success could mean for the future of the series.

In an interview with Crunchyroll, Izumi said one of the driving forces behind the collection was the lasting support Star Force has continued to receive from fans over the years. He also said the team wanted to give players who missed the original Nintendo DS releases a chance to finally experience them.

“The original Nintendo DS versions achieved a high level of player satisfaction, and the series continues to be supported by many passionate fans even today,” Izumi said. “Because of that, one of our motivations was to bring this experience to players who were unable to enjoy it when it was first released 20 years ago.”

Izumi also credited the success of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection as a major reason Star Force returned, along with the many requests Capcom received from fans hoping to see the series get the same treatment.

“Another major factor was the overwhelmingly positive response to Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, released in 2023, along with the many requests we received from players saying they would love to play the Mega Man Star Force series as well.”

As for whether Star Force 4 could ever be revisited (learn about that game here), Izumi did not rule it out, though he made clear Capcom is currently focused on getting the collection into the hands of as many players as possible.

“At the moment, we are fully focused on delivering this title to as many players as possible, so it’s difficult to think too far ahead,” Izumi said. “That said, we sincerely hope that Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection will be played by so many people that it inspires us to consider developing a Star Force 4 in the future.”

With Shingo Izumi guiding the franchise and Capcom committing to further develop Mega Man as a core IP, the door feels more open than ever for Star Force 4 and beyond.