Sega has revealed the latest addition to its growing line of non-poseable Mega Man Luminasta figures: Mega Man Gregar Beast Out.
Like previous Luminasta releases, the figure will first debut in Japan as a UFO catcher prize. A wider release through online retailers such as Amazon and Big Bad Toy Store is expected to follow, with distribution slated to begin later this fall.
Source: Sega News Navi
Capcom has made good on its word and released the free Mega Man Battle Network BGM DLC pack for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. It's available to download now on all platforms, though the Switch eShop hasn't updated with the pack at the time of writing.
As previously confirmed, the DLC includes 43 tracks from across the Battle Network series, including Mega Man Battle Network 4.5 and Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS. The music can be played in the Gallery, and players can also add tracks to their Favorites playlist to hear them during battle.
You can check out the full track list above!
Banpresto’s Grandista MegaMan.EXE is headed to Japanese arcades and prize machines this May. Fortunately, fans outside Japan won’t have to miss out. The figure is now available for pre-order through Amazon and Big Bad Toy Store, with shipments expected to begin in September and June, respectively.
As previously reported, this non-articulated figure stands approximately 24 cm (about 9.4 inches) tall, making it slightly larger than the earlier classic series Mega Man Grandista release.
Banpresto has also subtly hinted that additional Grandista figures may be on the way, so if you’re a fan of this one, we’ll be keeping an ear to the ground for what comes next.
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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
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.
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.
Kotobukiya returns with a brand-new exclusive model kit—this time spotlighting MegaMan.EXE in a slick Premium Charge Shot Version. Will this kit bust some viruses or crash and burn in the process? Stick around after the break as we dive into the highs and lows of this release.
Tucked away in Capcom's Q3 FY2024 supplemental materials, it’s confirmed that Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection has sold 1.60 million units (up 200,000 units from previous report). This figure represents the combined sales of Volume 1 and Volume 2 across all platforms. However, since neither volume individually reached one million units, the collection is not included in Capcom's Platinum Titles list.
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection currently holds the record as the fastest-selling game in the franchise, surpassing one million units within its first two weeks. Released in April 2023, the game is on track to become one of the series' best-selling entries. At this pace, it’s not hard to imagine it matching or surpassing Mega Man 11's 2 million units, a milestone that took seven years to reach.
Source: Capcom Investor Relations
Rockman EXE fans looking to grow their virus collection are in for a treat—Capcom has announced a new line of collectible rubber keychains featuring the iconic Mettaur. The keychains will be available from gashapon machines at Capcom's Capsule Lab and Capcom Store locations in Japan, as well as online starting January 31st (keep an eye peeled to your favorite import shops and proxy services).
The keychains come in five variations: classic yellow, V2, V3, SP, and EX. Measuring around 3.2 cm, they’re small enough to attach to keys, bags, or even use as cute desk decorations. Just a heads-up—the capsule toy versions will be sold in random assortments, while the retail and online versions will follow a trading-style format. That means you might need a bit of luck to collect all five designs.
Source: Capcom Capsule
Bass.EXE, the latest entry in Kotobukiya's line of Mega Man Battle Network model kits, is now available to pre-order from HobbyLink Japan and Big Bad Toystore. This marks his first-ever model kit and his first new figure in nearly 20 years.
The kit features three alternate face parts (forward-looking, smiling, shouting), two Busters, three interchangeable hands, a Dark Arm Blade effect part, and a snap-on Shoulder Cloak. It's even articulated!
Scheduled for a June release in Japan and a July launch in the U.S., you can secure your pre-order through the links above!
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Capcom has released an update for the Steam versions of both volumes of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, primarily addressing behind-the-scenes adjustments. Unfortunately, the update has unintentionally taken the game's online functionality offline. Multiplayer battles, online trades, and other online features—including the ability to earn a specific completion star in BN2— have been down since yesterday, with no word from Capcom on the issue so far.
Fortunately, there are a couple of things you can do while waiting for an official fix. First, if you haven’t updated the game yet, head to your Steam settings and turn off auto-updates. Second, if your copy has already been updated, you can use a quick workaround. Prof9 has shared the following tip:
This should get the online functionality back up and running. We’ll keep you posted as soon as Capcom provides an official fix.
UPDATE: Capcom has rolled back the online-breaking update. Allowing Steam to update the game will restore it to the previous working version.
Capcom completes the trifecta of Mega Man-themed DLC outfits with a new clip from Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, featuring Frank West dressed as Lan Hikari, complete with the iconic headband. The video’s thumbnail, possibly the highlight of this collaboration, shows Frank-Lan packing heat—a sight that’s sure to be shared for years to come.
The Lan Hikari outfit comes with its own unique BGM, "Hometown," which can be played over the Willamette Parkview Mall speakers. The other Mega Man-themed costumes include MegaMan.EXE and Tron Bonne, each accompanied by their respective BGMs: "Running Through The Cyber World" and "Flutter vs. Gesellschaft."
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will be available digitally on September 19th followed by a physical version on November 8th.
For the first time ever, you can now play Rockman EXE: Phantom of Network and Rockman EXE: Legend of Network in English. The Rockman EXE Zone has released the highly anticipated English localization patches for both games, enabling you to experience these two full-length stories from start to finish. Phantom of Network takes place after the events of Battle Network 3, while Legend of Network is set before Battle Network 6. Each game features unique events and characters that could not be fully appreciated outside of Japan before today.
As detailed earlier, the patches also include a handful of quality-of-life changes and updates, ranging from Buster MAX Mode and improved background animations to the restoration of Phantom of Network's online ranked Virus Battle Mode.
Head over to this post at The Rockman EXE Zone for the download links! It's imperative that you lookover the README.html before playing as you'll need to follow the install instructions carefully. What's more, you'll need the original i-αppli game files for Phantom of Network and Legend of Network in order to apply the patches. You can find those from this post here.
And yes; you CAN play them on Steam Deck. Check out this tutorial to learn how.
To the localization team and SciLab Secrets, know that you have our sincere thanks and gratitude. A job well done, folks!
After the debut of MegaMan.EXE and Bass.EXE back in late 2022, two additional characters from the Mega Man series have joined Capcom's well-loved plush line, "Capcorom."
Starting this Friday, Zero from the Mega Man Zero series and Lan Hikari from the Mega Man Battle Network Series will be available to purchase at the Capcom Store locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Umeda for 1,100 yen each (around $7.32 or 6,74€). Alternatively, they'll be available on Capcom's online crane game service "Captore" the next day.
With these two new additions, the Mega Man series now boasts a total of eight characters transformed into these palm-sized beans. The current lineup includes MegaMan.EXE, Bass.EXE, Lan Hikari, Zero from Zero Series and Mega Man, Roll, Rush, and Proto Man from the Classic Series.
If you're looking to add these little guys to your collection, keep your eyes peeled to your favorite online import-friendly stores!
SciLab Secrets recently preserved the Japan-exclusive mobile games Rockman EXE: Phantom of Network and Rockman EXE: Legend of Network... and now, The Rockman EXE Zone has confirmed the development of English translation patches for both titles.
The project's lead programmer, Prof. 9, shared that the team will start with Phantom of Network first, followed by Legend of Network. Each game will receive a separate translation patch upon completion, distributed as applications that inject the English scripts into the games. It's important to note that you'll need to obtain the game and an emulator separately.
At present, the release dates for the patches have not been provided. For additional information, screenshots, FAQs, and updates, refer to the translation project thread.
Best of luck to everyone involved!
Find all the details after the break!
