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Mega Man: Dual Override interview: devs comment on graphics, music, difficulty, collections, future, more
Developers for Mega Man: Dual Override discussed the game's new "Override system" and custom chips, the decision to use a subtitle instead of a number to attract new players, and the 2.5D visual style. The team also touched on the 40th anniversary of the Mega Man franchise, the composer Junko Karashima, and the potential for future collections and spin-offs.
Gamescom 2026, dag 4 - Sega och Capcom för hela slanten
The fourth day of Gamescom 2026 featured interviews with Sega and Capcom. Kenji Kanno, creator of Crazy Taxi, discussed his career and the upcoming Crazy Taxi: World Tour, while the directors and producers of Mega Man Dual Override shared insights into the game's development. The article also briefly mentions Tencent's Zoopunk and the prequel to F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch.
Capcom explains why Mega Man: Dual Override isn’t called Mega Man 12
Capcom producers Shingo Izumi and Hiroyuki Minamitani, along with director Shinya Ikuta, explained that Mega Man: Dual Override is not numbered to avoid intimidating new players. They learned after Mega Man 11's release that the high number could deter potential newcomers. The game is set to release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch.
