Capcom Discusses the Future of Mega Man

The darkest hour is just before the dawn. For Mega Man fans, that darkness came over the past three years, as one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in gaming history has been on ice, with two cancelled projects and seemingly no further interest from its publisher.

Like many things in the video game industry, appearances can be deceiving. According to one of its key executives, Capcom’s inactivity with Mega Man wasn’t driven by vendetta, but by a struggle to determine the franchise’s future. “After the cancellation of Mega Man Legends 3 and Universe, there was a cooling down period where even discussing the prospect of a Mega Man title was difficult,” admits Christian Svensson, Senior Vice President of Capcom USA. “The wounds were still fresh for us (just as they were for fans). We’re at a point now where it’s not as painful and constructive discussions are happening again.”