New Images of Hiya Toys Sigma, Coming Q3 2027

We first saw a prototype of Hiya Toys' Exquisite Basic Series Sigma a while back, and now we have our first proper look at the final figure.

Based on Sigma’s appearance in the original Mega Man X, the figure stands approximately 18cm tall and features his familiar green shoulder and chest armor, red chest gem, silver spiked wristbands, and knee guards. It also includes a real fabric red cape, along with replacement back armor parts that allow for both caped and uncaped display options.

Accessories include three interchangeable face parts, two interchangeable shoulder armor parts, three pairs of hands, a saber grip, a belt-mounted saber holder, and two illuminated saber effect parts. The figure also features magnetic soles for added stability when displayed on metal surfaces.

Sigma is expected to release in Q3 2027 for 119.99 USD (US Tariff Included). You can find more images here.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Patch Arrives June 15

Capcom has announced that an update patch for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection will be released on June 15, 2026.

The patch is intended to address bugs and improve functionality. However, Capcom has not specified which specific bugs will be fixed at this time.

One confirmed improvement is the addition of a new option in the controller button settings that allows players to swap the Confirm and Cancel button assignments. After the patch goes live, you'll need to  update to the latest version to continue using online features.

Source: Rockman Unity

Premium Bandai’s Rockman Logo Acrylics Bring Classic Tunes to Your Shelf

Premium Bandai Japan has opened pre-orders for a new line of Rockman acrylic logo displays, and these come with a neat little twist: music.

Officially titled Acrylic Logo Display Sounds Rockman, the lineup covers all 11 numbered games, from the original Rockman through Rockman 11. Each display features the game’s title logo and includes a sound base that plays music from the corresponding title screen. Since the first Rockman did not have title screen music, its display instead uses the stage select theme, Famitsu reports.

Each display is priced at 3,850 yen, with pre-orders open now through September 27th, 2026 at 11:00 PM JST. Orders are expected to ship in December.

At this time, there’s no word on whether these will be available through international Premium Bandai outlets, so importing may be the only option for now.

Source: Premium Bandai, Famitsu

The Lost Lore of Mega Man X's Armors

The Mega Man X series is packed with fun, interesting details that are easy to miss the first time around. Some are hidden in character relationships, like Boomer Kuwanger and Gravity Beetle being siblings. Others come from minor characters who appear briefly but become fan favorites, like Green Biker Dude. And then there are the lingering mysteries, including one big question: what happens to X’s Armors after each game?

Today, I’m excited to share what might be my favorite piece of hidden lore in the series: the Armors from the first four X games may have actually been the same Armor all along. It sounds wild, but according to some old sources, that appears to be the case.

I put together a video covering this odd little piece of X series history, so check it out for the full breakdown. And a big thank you to Protodude for giving me the chance to share this one on Rockman Corner.

Inside the Rockman EXE x Quiz RPG Collaboration

The Rockman EXE and Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and The Black Cat Wiz collaboration is now in full swing. And while many of us in English-speaking territories can’t take part directly, we’ve got a rundown of what's included, along with some very nice new artwork created specifically for the event.

Mega Man Soccer Coming to Capcom Town for Limited Time

The often-ignored Mega Man Soccer is finally getting a little attention from Capcom. Maybe not in the way many had hoped, but hey, it’s something.

From June 1st to June 30th, Mega Man Soccer will be playable through Capcom Town on PC and smartphone browsers. This marks the first time the game has been widely available in an official capacity in the modern era, as it still lacks a Legacy Collection re-release, Nintendo Switch Online release, or anything along those lines. The game was, however, included in the obscure Capcom Retro Station in 2020.

Mega Man Soccer is scheduled to leave Capcom Town at the end of the month, though the official Capcom Town Twitter account notes that it may return at a later date.

Source: Capcom Town Official

Rockman EXE 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edo Kiriko Glasses Revealed

Campfire’s Japanese goods shop Yuruwa has announced a pair of Edo Kiriko glasses based on Rockman.EXE and Blues.EXE to commemorate the series' 25th anniversary. Each glass is limited to 150 pieces and comes packaged in a special paulownia wood box.

The Rockman glass comes in lapis blue, with digital block-style detailing, Rockman’s silhouette, and his Navi mark on the bottom. The Blues version comes in deep red, with Blues’ silhouette, his Navi mark, and traditional cuts meant to evoke the sharp slashes of his sword.

Both glasses are priced at 59,400 yen each, including tax. Pre-orders opened on May 28th at 6:00 PM JST and run through June 28th at 11:59 PM JST, with shipping planned for mid-to-late December 2026.

Ordering from outside Japan may not be easy, if it’s possible at all. Still, for diehard EXE collectors, this is one to keep an eye on, especially with only 150 of each design being made.

Source: 4Gamer

Rockman EXE and Quiz RPG Collaboration Announced

With Shooting Star Rockman back in the spotlight, it’s a little surprising to see Capcom give Rockman EXE the collaboration treatment right now. But here we are.

Japanese mobile card-battling game Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and The Black Cat has announced a new Rockman EXE collaboration event with Capcom. The event will feature a themed quest called "Rockman EXE Operation Genma Special Zone," along with EXE-themed gacha and a Quiz Rush mode based on the series.

The collaboration is set to begin on May 29th, 2026.

Unfortunately, Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and The Black is not available in English, so fans overseas will have to enjoy this one from afar. For now, you can check out the event's main key art and screenshot above.

Source: colopl_quiz

Exploring Mega Man X7's Unused Areas

In January 2025, I released dumps of two pre-release builds of Mega Man X7: the E3 2003 Special Edition and a U.S. press event disc. Both builds already had their share of differences from the final game, including X being fully playable in the intro stage. But only now are we learning that there’s even more unused content hiding in the code.

New X, Zero, Proto Man, and Dr. Wily Funko Pops Revealed

While they may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Mega Man Funko Pops are back on the menu.

Funko is adding four new Mega Man figures to its lineup: X, Zero, Proto Man, and Dr. Wily. The wave pulls from both the classic and X series, with Wily making for an especially fitting addition alongside our heroes. His new figure is a pretty big glow-up from the original version released way back when. Proto Man's upgrade isn't too shabby either.

The new Pops are set to go up for pre-order on Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00 AM PT. Pricing, retailers, and release timing haven’t been announced yet, but we’ll keep you posted as those details come in.

Source: Funko Pop News

Rockman Gets McDonald's Japan Collaboration Featuring "Can't Beat Air Man"

Following yesterday’s tease, McDonald’s Japan has officially lifted the lid on its Rockman collaboration, promoting premium iced coffee just in time for the summer season. And there may be no better way to do that than by bringing back “Can't Beat Air Man", the popular song set to a special video produced in partnership with Team.Nekokan and Capcom.

Unfortunately, the video is region-locked on Twitter, but I’ve taken the liberty of reuploading it to YouTube... at least until the copyright strikes come knocking. 

The collaboration also reaches the Japanese McDonald’s Rewards app, where users can exchange points for three mobile wallpapers: one based on Dual Override, one featuring Star Force Legacy Collection, and a simpler 8-bit piece starring Rockman and Dr. Wily titled "Road to 40", honoring the impending 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Source: McDonald's Japan

McDonald's Japan Teasing Rockman Collaboration

The official McDonald’s Japan Twitter account has posted a teaser image featuring the unmistakable silhouette of Rockman’s classic 8-bit sprite, drink in hand. No additional details have been shared yet, but it suggests some kind of Rockman-themed tie-in is on the way.

If this sounds familiar, McDonald’s Japan previously teamed up with Capcom for a Street Fighter collaboration in 2025. That campaign brought limited-time “Street Burgers” inspired by Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken, along with special Street Fighter 6 tie-in content.

Whether this Rockman tease points to a themed menu item, merchandise, or something else entirely remains to be seen. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long to find out...

Source: McDonald's Japan