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Pragmata is Finally, Officially a 'Mega Man Game'
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Capcom confirmed that Mega Man will appear as an in-game skin in Pragmata, though the game itself is not a Mega Man title; the skin’s release date and acquisition details remain unannounced.
- Fans speculated about a Mega Man connection to Pragmata due to its lunar setting, robotic themes, and the design of an android character, but Capcom consistently denied these links, describing Pragmata as a new IP.
- The Mega Man skin in Pragmata originated from an April Fools’ joke and now offers players a way to dress the protagonist Hugh as the iconic robot hero without altering the game’s story.
- Alongside this announcement, Capcom revealed a new trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override, showcasing 2D side-scrolling gameplay, a new boss called Twinkle Girl, and new armor upgrade mechanics.
- Mega Man: Dual Override, the first mainline Mega Man game since 2018, is scheduled for release in 2027 on multiple platforms, with no specific date yet provided.
