At Gamescom Opening Night Live, Capcom unveiled a brand-new trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override. The footage features the first extended look at the action platformer and introduces all-new gameplay elements, bosses, and more!

The long-awaited twelfth mainline entry in the classic Mega Man series is making the leap to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store in 2027.

Watch the Mega Man: Dual Override first gameplay trailer here on YouTube. Additional assets are also available for download via the Capcom Press Center.

This trailer provides the first glimpse of new gameplay mechanics, bosses, and playable characters that will appear in Mega Man: Dual Override, including:

-Proto Man Joins the Fight! – Alongside the Blue Bomber, Proto Man is returning as a playable character. The wandering warrior possesses his own unique abilities, giving players more choice in how to tackle challenges with two distinct playstyles.
-Override Your Limits with a New Power-Up – The game’s new Override system allows robots to temporarily unleash power beyond their normal capabilities. However, this boost in strength comes at a cost! When Override runs out, players will experience a temporary loss in performance, so learning exactly when to activate Override and how to wield its power will be key.
-Experiment with the Custom Chip System – Install Custom Chips with a brand-new personalization system! Players can enhance Mega Man and Proto Man with additional abilities to freely tailor their playstyles. Equip power-ups like rapid-fire, a protective shield bubble, hover, and more. Experiment with new chip combinations and discover strategies that are uniquely your own.
-Twinkle Girl Makes a Fiery Debut – One of eight new Robot Masters, the energetic Twinkle Girl bursts into the battle, setting the stage alight with dazzling firework-themed attacks. As always, players can look forward to analyzing and converting the abilities of defeated Robot Masters into powerful special weapons.
-An Abounding Arsenal – Special weapons pack a punch and offer other strategic advantages. However, each use also consumes energy, so they must be used wisely. The new trailer shares a sneak peek of one of these in action, which unleashes a devastating charge attack that also doubles as an aerial dash for added mobility.
-The Comeback of Classic Robot Masters? – In the trailer, a Robot Master longtime fans may recognize as Astro Man from Mega Man 8 flew into frame! Will other classic Robot Masters return for this adventure?