Summary
Capcom recently revealed its plans for the long-runningMega Manseries, which has not received a new mainline entry since 2018. TheMega Manfranchise has seen game collections released in recent years, along with a mobile game, but fans are eager to know more about the future of the series.
Known asRockmanin Japan, the originalMega Mancame out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987. The franchise’s list of mainline games has significantly expanded over time, with the latest title,Mega Man 11, launching in 2018. DespiteMega Manbeing amongCapcom’s most in-demand franchises, the latest game in the series hasn’t received a true follow-up. The company, however, has gone on record to explain that it is still planning to work on the beloved franchise.
During the question-and-answer portion of the 45th Ordinary General Meeting of Capcom Shareholders that took place on June 20, the Japanese video game giant said that it was considering how it could create games for theMega Manseries on a more regular basis. Capcom said in a previous meeting with investors that it wouldcarefully consider how to approach futureMega Mangames.
How Many Units Has The Mega Man Franchise Sold?
Capcom, which was asked to divulge its plans for the franchise at the most recent forum, also describedMega Manas one of its most highly-valued properties. A 2023 financial report noted that theMega Manfranchise had sold around 41 million copies. In comparison, fellow Capcom propertyResident Evilhas shipped 154 million units, whileMonster Hunterhas sold more than 100 million copies, according to more recent reports.
At the recent shareholders meeting, Capcom revealed that sales for older titles in its catalog likeResident Evil 7: Biohazardand thealways replayableMonster Hunter: World, released in 2017 and 2018, respectively, continue to grow thanks to the industry’s shift to digital sales. Previously, games were only placed on store shelves for around six months, but companies can now sell online directly and devise more efficient pricing strategies for past titles, Capcom explained.
The newestMega Manrelease isMega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, a compilation of the six main games in theMega Man Battle Networkspin-off series of RPGs that came out in April 2023. Capcom also released a mobile game titledMega Man X DIVEin 2020, but global service for the experience is scheduled to end on July 30. An offline version ofMega Man X DIVEwith additional content was ported to Steam and mobile devices last September.
Mega Man
The Mega Man series follows the aptly-named main character (called Rockman in Japan) as he battles against the sinister Dr. Wily and his horde of Robot Masters. The long-running series features a wide array of well-known characters and villains like Zero, Dr. Wright, Roll, Vile, Bass, Metal Man, and more. Players make their way through special themed levels and defeat the Robot Masters there in order to obtain their weapons, which can be used against other enemies.
