Capcom has reassured fans that the Mega Man series remains a highly valued part of its intellectual property portfolio. During a recent shareholders meeting, the company stated that it is actively considering how to create new Mega Man games on a regular basis. The last major entry in the franchise, Mega Man 11, was released in 2018.
Since then, Capcom has focused on releasing retro compilations of older Mega Man titles, with entirely new entries being few and far between. According to Capcom’s internal data, the Mega Man series has sold over 38 million units throughout its 36-year history. The company recently added all five Game Boy Mega Man games to the Nintendo Switch Online service, further showcasing the depth of the franchise’s catalog.
Capcom acknowledged the importance of the Mega Man series during the question and answer portion of its 45th ordinary general shareholders meeting.
Capcom’s strategic approach for Mega Man
Mega Man is one of our highly-valued IPs, and we are considering how to create games for it on an ongoing basis,” the company stated.
Fans of the franchise have expressed hope that Capcom’s commitment to exploring new ways to bring Mega Man to life will result in fresh and exciting developments in the near future. The company has emphasized a strategic approach that includes new titles, remakes, ports, and collections. Capcom also addressed the potential impact of the Capcom Super Elections on future game development.
The company responded, “We value all our IPs and are thinking of ways to utilize them not only in games but in other media as well. We focus on the gameplay and appeal an IP holds while considering a multifaceted approach that encompasses new titles, remakes, ports, and collections. Moving forward, we aim to ensure a wide range of players can enjoy these games worldwide.
As the meeting concluded, Capcom reiterated its commitment to innovation while honoring the legacy of its classic franchises, ensuring fans that it will continue to invest in and develop content that appeals to both new and long-time followers of its games.
