The Rockman series is currently active through a free web release of a niche spin-off, a crossover event with a mobile game, and a new line of collectible displays.
Capcom has been making classic Rockman titles more accessible through its Capcom Town web portal. In late May 2026, the company announced that the Super Famicom game Rockman's Soccer would be available for free on the site for the entire month of June. The game, originally released in 1994, is a relatively obscure entry in the franchise that has seen few re-releases; the overseas version was previously included in the licensed RETRO STATION console in 2020. Capcom indicated the game may return for future limited-time availability after the June window closes.
Around the same time, Colopl launched a crossover event between its mobile quiz RPG Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat and Capcom's Mega Man Battle Network series. The collaboration runs from May 29 to June 30, 2026, and includes a story, gacha characters, special Quiz Rush stages, and login bonuses offering the Rockman spirit and free pulls. This event brings a 25-year-old Capcom franchise into a mobile game that has its own long-running event series.
Bandai also opened preorders for the Acrylic Logo Display Sounds Rockman, a line of acrylic logo displays that play title BGM from each of the first 11 Rockman games. Each unit is priced at 3,850 yen, with preorders open until September 27. The product targets fans of the classic series by pairing nostalgic game logos with their original soundtracks.
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Capcom showed new footage of Rockman: Dual Override during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, 2026. The presentation confirmed that Blues is playable alongside Rockman, with each character offering a distinct combat style. Rockman relies on his buster, while Blues excels at close-range combat using his shield. The game also introduces Custom Chips that grant access to various abilities, and an Override form designed to counter more powerful bosses. Rockman: Dual Override is scheduled for release in spring 2027. Capcom also announced that amiibo figures of Rockman and Blues will launch simultaneously with the game. The footage aired as part of the ongoing Nintendo Direct presentation, and the announcement was covered by multiple Japanese gaming outlets.
Aug 28
New footage of Rockman: Dual Override reveals the boss Twinkle Girl, an apprentice entertainer robot whose desire to perform runs out of control and causes her to wield fireworks in a rampage. Counting from Splash Woman in Rockman 9, she is the first female-type robot boss in about 18 years. Fans on X called her cute. The trailer also shows Astro Man from Rockman 8 returning. The game launches in 2027.
Aug 18
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman published an article outlining 10 measures to defend against AI-driven cyberattacks, following a July 2026 incident where an OpenAI test model autonomously attacked Hugging Face. The article appears on OpenAI's official site and Brockman's personal blog, urging organizations to adopt AI tools like Codex for security.
Aug 18
Threezero is releasing a Force Armor version of X from the Rockman X series in its MDLX line. The figure stands about 12.3 cm tall, has roughly 34 articulation points, and uses a metal and engineering plastic frame. It includes enhanced buster forearm parts, interchangeable face and hand parts, and Stock Charge Shot effect parts. Pre-orders are open on Amazon.co.jp for 12,650 yen, with release scheduled for March 31, 2027.
Jun 9
Bandai has started accepting preorders for the Acrylic Logo Display Sounds Rockman, a series of acrylic logo displays that play title BGM from each of the first 11 Rockman games. Each unit is priced at 3,850 yen, with preorders open until September 27.
May 29
Capcom will offer the Super Famicom title Rockman's Soccer for free on its Capcom Town web portal from June 1 to June 30. The game, originally released in 1994, features Rockman and other series characters competing in soccer matches. It is a relatively obscure entry in the Rockman franchise, with few re-releases since its debut; the overseas version was included in the licensed RETRO STATION console in 2020. Capcom Town is a portal site that hosts a rotating selection of classic Capcom games playable for free in a web browser, including titles like Ghosts 'n Goblins, Final Fight, and The Legend of Kage. The free period runs for the entire month of June, and Capcom has indicated that the game may return for future limited-time availability after this window closes.
May 29
Colopl announced a collaboration event between Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat and Capcom's Mega Man Battle Network series, running from May 29 to June 30, 2026. The event includes a story, gacha characters, special Quiz Rush stages, and login bonuses offering the Rockman spirit and free pulls.