Capcom's Mega Man series producer Shingo Izumi has indicated strong interest in returning to the Mega Man X franchise, telling Game Informer the team would "definitely love" to revisit it. The statement comes as Capcom simultaneously moves forward with Mega Man: Dual Override, which expands on the classic series rather than continuing it as Mega Man 12. Director Shinya Ikuta and producer Hiroyuki Minami have detailed how Dual Override's stages adjust difficulty and incorporate characters from previous Mega Man entries.
The comments suggest Capcom sees room for both directions within the broader franchise - continuing the original timeline while remaining open to reviving the X subseries. Whether this translates into active development remains unclear, but Izumi's remarks indicate the dormant X line remains on the studio's radar.
- Mega Man X hasn't received a new mainline entry in years; producer Izumi's comments suggest genuine willingness to change that.
- Capcom is actively developing Dual Override as a classic series continuation, keeping that timeline active while the X branch remains untouched.
- The statement represents cautious optimism rather than an announcement - interest expressed without concrete plans attached.
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