Capcom recently made it clear thatMega Manis one of its most important IPs, despite the last mainline title being released nearly seven years ago. Fans of the Blue Bomber have long expressed their frustration with the recent lack ofMega Mancontent, and this new statement has only added fuel to the fire, with many criticizing the Japanese company for providing lip service without backing up their claims with a new game in the franchise.
WhiletheMega Manserieshasn’t seen the same level of popularity in recent years, its legacy lives on, with early games in the franchise still touted as some of the best side-scrolling action platformers ever created. Since the originalMega Manwas released for the NES in 1987, the series has gone on to sell over 43 million copies globally, with over 130 games being released over the years when accounting for mobile titles, spin-offs, and remakes. Despite this, fans have been waiting for a new mainline game for almost seven years with no news aboutMega Man’s future, and a new statement from Capcom has only prompted more frustrated feedback from the community.
During its46th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Q&A(spotted byNintendo Life), Capcom made it clear thatMega Manis still one of its most important IPs, stating that the company is “continuously considering ways to develop it further.” However, when it comes to the series' future, Capcom had nothing to share, prompting outrage from fans who have eagerly awaited a new entry following2018’sMega Man 11. The title, which was released for the Switch, PS4, PC, and Xbox One, went on to become one of the franchise’s best-selling games, surpassing 2 million copies sold earlier in 2025.
Capcom Reiterates Its Commitment to Mega Man, but the Last Mainline Game Came Out Seven Years Ago
WhileMega Manseems to have fallen to the wayside at the company,many of Capcom’s franchises have thrivedin recent years, with theResident Evilseries celebrating over 170 million copies sold andMonster Hunterboasting total global lifetime sales of 120 million. Fans are only more confused about the lack ofMega Mancontent when considering that it’s Capcom’s third best-selling IP, and some believe that a new game has been in the works for some time, despite the company’s continued denial.
Capcom currently has its eye on its next heavy-hitting project, withResident Evil Requiemscheduled to hit shelveson Jul 03, 2025. Shown for the first time during Summer Game Fest, fans were treated to even more gameplay footage during last month’s Capcom Spotlight. Additionally, developers are still rolling out updates forMonster Hunter Wilds, with the most recent patch addressing some major performance issues on PC.
