Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Sells Over 1 Million Units Worldwide

Capcom has announced that two weeks after its launch, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection has officially sold over 1 million units worldwide, making it the fastest selling Mega Man game of all time. Without question, it's on track to overtake Mega Man 11's lifetime sales of 1.6 million units, a feat that took around four years to accomplish.

The one million unit milestone consists of combined Volume 1 and Volume 2 sales across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC. Needless to say, this achievement is truly outstanding and unprecedented in the franchise's 35-year history. We haven't seen anything like this before. 

The Battle Network sweep is here. 

Source: @MegaMan

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Japan Sales Report April 17-April 23

Due the stock shortage announced last week, the Japanese version of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection didn't shine exactly as bright as it did during its debut. A natural drop was expected.

For the week between April 17th to April 23rd, Famitsu reports that the Nintendo Switch version sold 6,342 units charting at #5. This brings the physical Switch version in Japan to a total of 58,717 units without counting the download card version.

The PlayStation 4 version didn't enter the top 10 best selling games this week. It remains to be seen if the PS4 version will rank among the top 30 titles for the week when that data is released later. 

If we combine the current data for the physical Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions, the Legacy Collection has sold 71,709 units in Japan.

As of a few days ago, the game is back in stock throughout Japan following a nation-wide sell-through. It will be interesting to see how sales progress next week. Stay tuned!

Giveaway: Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Prize Pack

To commemorate the recent launch of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, I'm giving away a digital copy of the game on Nintendo Switch PLUS some other cool Battle Network swag!

Mega Man Battle Network 3 Original Soundtrack Vinyl Announced

Yet more good news from the Battle Network front! Mega Man Battle Network 3 is getting the vinyl OST treatment courtesy of Ship to Shore PhonoCo, the company announced. Pre-orders are set to begin tomorrow, April 25th, at 2 PM EST.

But that's not all - the vinyl will be available in two color variants. You can choose between a vibrant blue vinyl or a pure white vinyl, both of which come with a randomly selected outer sleeve featuring unique artwork from the Battle Network 3 White and Blue.

Be sure to bookmark this page so you don't miss out!

Source: STSPhonoco

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Sold Out in Japan, Capcom Promises Restock

Capcom has confirmed that the physical editions of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection have completely sold out in Japan. The company credited the game's popularity for this outstanding achievement, as it dominated Japan's sales charts within the first three days of its release.

To satisfy the demand, Capcom reassured fans that they are currently preparing additional units, with plans to restock by late April. They encourage anyone who's interested to contact retailers about reservations.

Needless to say, this speaks volumes to the collection's success and how much love there is for this 22-year-old series. The proverbial "Battle Network sweep" continues!

Source: Rockman Unity

Kotobukiya Will Share New Mega Man Model Kit Info in May

Now that the Blade Armor X model kit is on sale, Kotobukiya have confirmed that they will share new information about their Rockman model kit line during a special edition of their Plastic Model Talk Live show on May 10th.

Additional details after the break!

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Tops Japan Sales Charts (Updated)

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection launched worldwide on April 14th. Roughly a week later, the first sales report has come out from Japan - and it's looking good.

For the week between April 10th to April 16th, Famitsu reports that the Nintendo Switch version has sold 52,375 units charting at #1 and the PlayStation 4 version charted at #5 selling 7,871 units. Basically, the collection sold approximately 60,246 units in three days, selling more than all Mega Man X Legacy Collection versions (1, 2 and 1+2 bundle) combined and Mega Man 11 in a similar period of time (in Japan).

This number only accounts for physical sales in Japan. Worldwide digital and physical sales have yet to be disclosed but this bodes well overall. MMBNLC could be on track to become the next million seller in the Mega Man franchise.

Stay tuned for updates.

UPDATE: Famitsu has released an expanded sales chart that covers the top 30 best selling games instead of top 10. Battle Network Legacy Collection has sold an additional 5,121 units thanks to the download cards released for Nintendo Switch of Vol.1 and 2. The download card that packs both volumes together didn't chart inside the top 30.

The final number for the first three days are 65,367 units sold.

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Digital OST Now Available Worldwide

Today, the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Original Soundtrack is available for purchase in physical format across Japan. Additionally, the soundtrack has also been released on various digital stores without any prior notice.

Find all the details after the break!

First 4 Figures Mega Man X Final Weapon Statue Pre-Orders Start April 20th

Got some spare Zenny lying around? First 4 Figures are gearing up to open pre-orders for their brand-new Mega Man X Final Weapon statue on Thursday, April 20th. Two versions will be available: the standard X we all know and adore, and a red "Rising Fire" variant. You can find slideshows of each statue after the jump below.

If you're already convinced and ready to take the plunge, you can sign up to be notified when pre-orders become available here. As a bonus, everyone who signs up will receive a $10 discount on their order.

Mega Man Meets "Route 69" in New Capcom Goods Label

Capcom is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary and to kick off the festivities, they are launching a brand new goods line called "CAPCOM CREATORS LABEL." The initiative will bring together in-house creators to produce unique and collaborative goods that aim to captivate fans.

The motto of this new brand is "LIFE WITH GAMES", which strives to celebrate seasoned gamers that have spent their whole lives playing games. The first wave will focus on goods with a retro style design based on Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Ghosts 'n Goblins and of course Mega Man.

You can find all the details after the break!

Masakazu Eguchi Famitsu Interview - MMBN Legacy Collection and Franchise Future

It's been a long time since the Mega Man series graced the cover of a mainstream video game magazine. We have to go all the way back to 2018 when Mega Man 11 took the spotlight in Game Informer issue 297. However, now, with the release of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection release, the series has captured the attention of Weekly Famitsu. 

The magazine's latest issue features a spectacular cover story that includes a new piece of artwork, a 20-page feature and a special new interview with Battle Network Legacy Collection lead Masakazu Eguchi. In it, he looks back upon the series and the collection's development. He also briefly touches on the potential future.

You can check out the cover and read an English translation of the interview below! Many thanks to our friend Windii for the translation!

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection FAQ and Impressions

After spending some time with Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, we're excited to share the juicy details you've been eager to know. How does the collection measure up? Have there been any unannounced changes or alterations? Are there any secrets? You can find the answer to these questions and more below!

DiVE Armor Zero Joins Mega Man X DiVE This Week

In the midst of the Easter Event, the North American server of Mega Man X DiVE's global version sees the debut of DiVE Armor Zero this week. The Capsule comes packed with a single free 10-pull and DiVE Armor Zero drop rate will be up to 2%.

DiVE Armor Zero is based on the level 80 armor with some color changes. If you want to know more about his design, you can check this brief Q&A session with Keisuke Mizuno.

When it comes to the game's other servers, the EU server will get Bass Cross MegaMan with a single free 10-pull and the LATAM server will get Eratoeir with a single free 10-pull too.

And that's all we can tell you this week. For more information check the developer's social media or the game itself this coming Wednesday!

Capcom Posts HD Remastered Rockman EXE the Movie to YouTube

As previously announced, Capcom uploaded Rockman EXE the Movie: Programs of Light and Darkness to YouTube. But what's even more exciting is that the movie has been remastered in HD! This marks the first time the movie has been shown in its native resolution, as it has yet to be released on Blu-Ray or any streaming/digital platform.

Unfortunately, this version does not feature official subtitles and it will only be online until May 31st. However, I'm confident that the Battle Network community will take the initiative to address both of these issues in some way. 

In the meantime, feel free to check out the video above. As a special bonus, Rockman Unity provided a peek at some of the movie's production materials. You can check those out here!

Dark Rockman Joins 3rd Rockman EXE and Medarot S Crossover Event

A third collaboration between the Rockman EXE series and the mobile game Medarot S has been announced out of the blue, and it's expected to drop on April 6th!

Compared to the previous two collaborations, this one may not be as remarkable since the only new feature added to the game is the Dark Trance Medarot, inspired by Dark Rockman. Players can acquire this Medarot through the Pick Up gacha and other special collab gacha banners that will be available starting this Thursday.

What's more? All the Rockman EXE inspired Medarots, costumes and BGM tracks from the previous collabs will be available once again.

If you wish to check the announcement stream you can do so here!

Rockman DASH Manhua English Scanlation Project Completed

The Rockman DASH manhua scanlation project is finally complete! Originally released in 2001 in Chinese by Wu Heyi, this official comic is a humorous retelling of the game. While the book has been out of print for years, it has never been fully translated into English - until now. 

Thanks to the hard work of the translation team, the entire manhua is available to read for free on MangaDex and RockmanCosmo's website. A downloadable PDF version is available from the latter as well.

Although it may not be the most well-known piece of DASH media, it's definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of the series. Hit up those links above!

Easter Roll Joins Mega Man X DiVE This Week

Coming to the global version of Mega Man X DiVE this Wednesday, all servers will celebrate the Easter festivity with the arrival of the limited character Easter Roll. Plus, there's a new event called "Easter Eggs Are Yours to Collect!" where players have to collect 8 Easter Eggs.

You can expect the usual rewards from the event reward list with the card "Rabbit? Easter eggs!" as the main attraction. Easter Roll's capsule comes packed with a free 10-pull.

What's more? A Popularity Pick Up capsule featuring ViA and Dr. Light the Martial Artist will be available on all servers too.

Lastly, the next round of the Guild Boss event will take place in all servers. The North American and EU servers will tackle Sigma (X3 1st Form) and the LATAM server will fight against Hell Sigma.

Happy Easter!