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Developed by Cat Yard Games, Viral Nightmare is a reworked and reimagined take on Mega Man X6 that significantly enhances and expands the original game. It introduces a fully overhauled Nightmare Soul system, mix-and-match Armor parts, redesigned stages (with Blaze Heatnix’s stage standing out as an big improvement -- seriously), new story elements, and more.
The Batch 1 demo features five playable stages, four Armor Parts to collect, and 17 swappable parts to experiment with. There's enough content here to get a feel for the concept, which feels genuinely promising. Even if you’re perfectly happy with X6 as it is, this is absolutely worth checking out.
Quick heads up: if you’re planning to use a controller, make sure to launch the demo directly from your Steam Library. There’s currently a small issue where the controller won’t be detected if you run the standalone executable. Beyond that, enjoy!
There’s still no release date, pricing, or availability details at this time. More photos via Preternia!
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Wonder Festival returned for its 2026 winter show, and once again the Blue Bomber was well represented.
For those unfamiliar, WonderFest is a Japan-based event where hobbyists sell custom garage kits under special one-day licenses, meaning they’re only available in person during the show. While a few sometimes pop up later on Yahoo! Auctions Japan, expect to pay a hefty pile of zenny. Most kits also come molded in solid colors, requiring plenty of cleanup and paint work to truly shine.
So let’s take a looksie at what all showed up this season!
Udon Entertainment has partnered with Neon Ichiban to bring a selection of comics in digital format for the first time. Leading the charge is the complete Mega Man Timelines run, along with Mega Man X ongoing #0 and Mega Man #0 (the latter is available to read for free). New issues will be distributed digitally as they come in.
This collaboration is a big win for readers who’ve been asking for official digital options, and especially for international fans who’ve had a hard time tracking down physical copies without dealing with steep import costs.
You can check out the full lineup right here!
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In Battle Network 5, the affected chips were AntiDmg *, NrthWind *, GrabRvng F, and VDoll T. In Battle Network 6, the impacted chips included DublShot C, Hiboomer V, GrabRvng I, and BigBomb O.
Alongside the fix, a new feature has been added that allows players to reclaim the affected chips. They can now be obtained through each game’s Special Cards section, accessible via the Patch Cards & Download Chips menu in the Gallery.
Each card can only be claimed once per version. Even players who did not encounter the issue are free to redeem them.
Source: Capcom - MMBNLC Official Site
Wonder Festival is underway, and with it comes a closer look at the newest additions to ThreeZero’s MDLX Mega Man line: Bass and Fourth Armor X.
Both figures are still in the prototype stage, but the latest display offers a clearer view of the sculpt work and finer detailing. There’s still no release date just yet, though progress appears to be moving along steadily.
If you’re attending Wonder Festival, you can see them up close at ThreeZero’s booth (7-17-04).
It wasn’t long ago that we learned Mega Man surpassed 44 million units sold during the last fiscal year. Now, thanks to Capcom’s updated Platinum Titles list, we have a clearer breakdown of how that milestone was reached, including refreshed sales figures for Mega Man 11 and both Mega Man Legacy Collections.
As of December 31, 2025, Mega Man 11 has added another 200,000 units to its total, climbing from 2.0 million to 2.20 million sold. While not officially confirmed, this bump in sales is likely tied, at least in part, to the 90% off discount Capcom ran shortly after Dual Override was announced. To date, Mega Man 11 is the best-selling game in the franchise.
The two classic series Legacy Collections have also seen steady growth. Both Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 and Legacy Collection 2 moved an additional 100,000 units each. Mega Man Legacy Collection increased from 1.7 million to 1.8 million, while Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 rose from 1.0 million to 1.10 million.
Source: Capcom Platinum Titles
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Capcom has revealed two new additions to their growing line of Capcorom plushies: X and Zero.
The charming, bean-shaped plushies will be available beginning February 27th at Capcom Store locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Umeda, priced at 1,320 yen each. They’re also scheduled to appear later this month in the online crane game Capcom Net Catcher, offering another way for fans in Japan who can’t easily visit the physical stores to pick them up.
For fans outside Japan, Capcorom plushies typically surface through third-party sellers such as eBay, occasional Amazon listings, and select Japanese online shops that can be accessed using a proxy buying service.
Source: Capcom Amusement & Shops
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Tremble with terror! At long last, Kotobukiya’s Sigma model kit is up for pre-order. The imposing Maverick leader stands roughly 8.27 inches tall—towering over X, Zero, and other kits in the line—and comes packed with extras: a detachable cape, two Saber blades, a Saber grip, Saber holder, three interchangeable face parts, and four hand parts for different poses.
Right now, pre-orders are live through Big Bad Toy Store, HobbyLink Japan and Kotobukiya US (comes with an exclusive acrylic print plate) with an expected release in August 2026. Other retailers should open up order shortly.
Source: Big Bad Toystore
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By way of Preternia, we’ve got an updated look at Rush, Bomb Man, and Guts Man from Wave 5 of Jada Toys' Mega Man line, including a preview of the near-final packaging and accessory loadouts.
Bomb Man and Guts Man’s extras were mostly expected, but Rush’s set is now fully confirmed. He comes with an alternate head, two versions of Rush Coil, Rush Jet with optional thruster effect parts, a dog bone, plus two new Mega Man head sculpts and two Mega Man hand parts: one pointing and one clenched fist.
All three figures are expected to arrive sometime later this year. More updates as they come!
Source: Preternia
User voting is now underway for the Mega Man: Dual Override Design a Robot Master contest.
Capcom has unveiled the 20 Robot Master designs selected by the development team in the first round of judging. You can now browse all of the entries on the official website and cast your vote to help decide which six designs will receive the Excellence Awards and advance in the competition. Voting period lasts from January 30 to February 6.
To vote, and be eligible to receive a special Dual Override social media icon, you need a Capcom ID. If you don't have one, it's free! Register here.
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Three years ago, GoodTofuFriday and the BCS preservation team set out to extract Rockman EXE: Battle Chip Stadium from its native, aging arcade hardware. While the game was successfully and safely ripped, it wasn’t in a playable state.
But today, I’m pleased to report that the game is not only fully playable on an emulator, but available to download right now!
Over the past four years, the franchise has grown from 38 million to 44 million units, reflecting steady momentum driven by Legacy Collections, sustained evergreen marketing, cross-media collaborations, and ongoing merchandise. With Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launching on March 27 this year and Mega Man: Dual Override planned for 2027, things are only set to get better.
Look forward to more exciting news throughout the year!
Blokees revealed today articulated figures of Shooting Star Mega Man and Zero series Zero at the 2026 Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair. Both figures will be part of the “Champion Class” line, standing between 5.5 and 6 inches tall.
Blokees is giving these characters a more angular look — and in Zero’s case, a more mechanical one — with finer details and sharper sculpting. They still stay true to their core game designs, but unlike Kotobukiya or earlier Sentinel releases, these figures have a style that’s distinctly their own.
At this time, pricing and a release date have not been announced. In the meantime, you can find more images below!
That just leaves the question: is this wave worth getting, or is this one to skip?
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Zero takes center stage as he enters the frightening forests of the maniacal Maverick known as Sting Chameleon! Can he take down the lethal lizard without X's help?
Cover A is illustrated by Hanzo Steinbach, Cover B by Edwin Huang, Cover C by Marcelo Matere, and Cover D by Jeffrey Cruz.
Mega Man X #3 is currently expected to arrive in-stores April 22nd.
Source: Lunar Distribution
Earlier in 2025, we shared a piece of news that wasn’t meant to go public yet—specifically, it wasn’t supposed to be out there until a certain game was revealed. We had to scrub it pretty fast… but now it’s official: Mega Man Blokees are coming.
Blokees has announced a collaboration with Mega Man, with the line set to be revealed at the world’s largest international toy fair, Spielwarenmesse 2026, in Nuremberg, Germany. The fair will be held from January 27th to the 31st.
Blokees is known for blind-box mini figures, build-and-display kits with articulation and display stands, and larger action-figure-style kits based on a wide range of IP, including Transformers, Saint Seiya, Ultraman, and Evangelion.
Keep you eyes here for more news next week!
It’s been nearly two years since Kotobukiya last did a Rockman stream. The previous one brought a ton of new model kit announcements, plus a mystery kit we still haven’t learned anything about. But now they’re back: Rockman Plastic Model Talk Live returns on February 14 to reveal what’s next.
Find more info after the break!
With Mega Man X #0 now out, Udon Entertainment has announced that pre-orders for Mega Man X #2 go live tomorrow, January 22nd, at 9am PDT. You’ll be able to reserve a copy through your local comic shop, or online via the Udon Store.
And speaking of the Udon Store, they’re prepping another AtomicMarshmallow variant cover, this time spotlighting Mega Man X Command Mission’s Cinnamon and Marino. Like the previous release, the cover connects with AtomicMarshmallow’s last variant to form a larger collage. Take a closer look at the right side for a tease of who’s featured next time.
Source: Udon Entertainment
In a new interview with ShadowRockZX, Udon Entertainment’s Matt Moylan revealed that Capcom asked Udon last year if they had plans to do anything with Mega Man Battle Network. The catch is that Udon’s answer was basically: “We didn’t think we were allowed to.”
But things are different now. Moylan says Capcom made it clear that Battle Network AND Star Force are fair game, and that whatever restrictions existed in the past are no longer an issue. He even pointed back to Udon’s older Mega Man Tribute era, where they were explicitly told those characters were off-limits. His explanation is that it likely stemmed from older anime/manga-related licensing complications with Viz and Shogakukan, but those hurdles appear to be gone .
Moylan tossed out a couple additional details on what’s coming next:
The Free Comic Book Day 2026 bonus Mega Man Battle Network story will be written by David Oxford and will be 8 pages long.
A separate Battle Network one-shot is currently being planned as well, and Moylan teased that it’s being handled by a “big name.” Your guess is as good as mine.
As for Star Force, nothing else has been said yet beyond its inclusion in the excellent Mega Man Legends Timelines Cover D variant, and that there are no longer any restrictions from Capcom.
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New games or not, one thing never changes: there’s always more licensed Mega Man merch. That streak continues with a new line of officially licensed novelty shirts from RSVLTS, featuring a mix of original artwork and repurposed game art and sprites.
ThreeZero has released a fresh set of images for MDLX Zero, and pre-orders are officially set to begin on January 20, 2026 from their worldwide distribution partners at Big Bad Toystore, Entertainment Earth, and more.
Tomorrow morning, Wednesday, January 14 at 9am PT, Udon Entertainment will open pre-orders for Mega Man X #1. Issue #0 hits stores the same day, and it acts as a prelude to this new run. Issue #1 is where the five-issue story arc officially begins.
You may have already seen the different covers for Mega Man X #1, but there’s also another one to add to the mix: an Udon Store-exclusive variant illustrated by Atomic Marshmallow, spotlighting Pallette and Layer. Even cooler, it pairs with Atomic Marshmallow’s cover for issue #0 — place them side-by-side and they form a connected collage. And with that in mind, you can probably guess who will be featured in their issue #2 variant.
Mega Man X #1 is expected to arrive in-stores February 18th.
Originally released for Japanese mobile phones in 2011, Rockman: The Puzzle Battle was preserved last summer by the team at Keitai Archive. Now, thanks to community member Penguinstrain, you can finally play it in English.
Everything from the in-game text and descriptions to the game’s logo has been translated with the care and polish of an official Mega Man localization. You can see it in action in the footage above (thanks to RockmanCosmo and Yuvi).
As before, the game and its English translation patch are available via the Keitai World Launcher emulator. For the best experience, it’s recommended you use Windows 10 or later, as earlier versions may run into compatibility issues.
Udon Entertainment is celebrating Free Comic Book Day 2026 with an exclusive Mega Man comic that offers something a little different. Mega Man Showdown Special #1 — a one-off issue completely separate from Mega Man Timelines — pits Proto Man and Bass in a one-on-one brawl.
But that’s not all! The book also includes a Mega Man Battle Network bonus short story, which at long last confirms Udon is now able to produce original Battle Network works, something that’s been difficult in the past due to licensing complications between Capcom and Shogakukan.
Mega Man Showdown Special #1 is written by Daniel Arseneault with art by Mic Fong. You can find the book on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at participating comic shops and local libraries.
Mega Man creator Akira Kitamura has a new Patreon entry that looks back at the untold planning stages of Mega Man 1, when the schedule was set for developing a game for the Famicom Disk System. At the start, the “team” was only two people: Kitamura himself and background artist F (YASUKICHI), and the post gives a really cool sense of how small and uncertain everything still was at that point.
A major turning point comes when programmer Mr. M (H.M.D.) joins the project. Kitamura describes an early temporary player character Mr. M built that moved with Mario Bros.-like inertia, resulting in movement that was incredibly smooth, fluid, and already polished enough to swap in immediately. The problem, Kitamura explains, is that Mega Man wasn’t meant to control like a momentum-heavy platformer. Because the game’s design demanded tighter, more precise input for aiming and shooting, the team had to wrestle with whether that inertia was a feature worth keeping at all.
Later, the team expands again when two new designers arrive: Keiji Inafune (INA/INAFKING) and TOM PON. Kitamura touches on how they began standardizing the workflow, essentially creating “rules” for how character and background designs should be built under 8-bit limitations, to keep everything consistent as more hands joined the project.
If you’d like to read the full story with all of Kitamura’s details and firsthand commentary, please consider subscribing to his Patreon here! It's an invaluable source of Mega Man history!
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ThreeZero’s Mega Man MDLX line is growing fast, with two new figures revealed: classic series Bass and Fourth Armor X. Prototype molds were shown at ThreeZero’s Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair booth, displayed alongside the already released MDLX Mega Man and X.
This is currently the only image available of the figures, but even at this early prototype stage, they’re already looking solid. No release date, pricing, or availability details have been announced yet. As always, we’ll share updates as they come in.
Source: Passion4Fun
Contrary to earlier reports, Mega Man is not dropping January 7th.
Udon Entertainment has confirmed that Mega Man Legends Timelines and Mega Man ZX Timelines have been delayed once again, now scheduled for release on Wednesday, January 14. Both issues are expected to arrive the same day as Mega Man X #0.
According to Matt Moylan, the delay was due to a miscommunication between the printer and distributor. As a result, the comics did not arrive in time for the planned January 7 release ahead of the distributor’s holiday break. The books have effectively been finished and sitting ready for the past two weeks.
Source: Udon Entertainment
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What better way to kick off the new year than with a piece of found media? The long-lost 2D pilot episode of Mega Man: Fully Charged, produced by Man of Action (Ben 10, Generator Rex) and animated by Film Roman, has surfaced at last. Until now, only brief snippets had been seen nearly a decade ago, before the project was retooled by DHX Media / WildBrain Studios into a CG-animated series.
The 21-minute pilot showcases a number of differences from the final series, spanning animation style, character designs, voice acting, music, and even a slightly heavier tone. Where Fully Charged ultimately skewed toward very young viewers, this pilot feels more squarely aimed at an elementary to middle school audience.
We know a fair amount about Fully Charged’s production history, including early plans for a second season, but the reason it moved from traditional animation to CG has never really been explained. For now, all we can do is speculate.
