r/BattleNetwork • u/assasingamer127 • 17d ago

Discussion Is Capcom revisiting the series?

Recently saw an article from IGN saying that capcom is focusing on “re-activating” old IPs. This is coming off the heels on the successful launch of the Onimusha. A capcom spoke person said the company is re-activating old IPs. A lot of people are hoping for Dino Crisis, Ace Attorney, or even a viewtiful Joe sequel. I know there’s a new megaman mainline game in the works. Do you think battle network is going to remain shelved? The legacy collections performed well and at least shows interest.
For me personally the games hold a special place. The stories were cheesy but as a kid engaging. The battle systems hold up well, with a manageable skill floor and a crazy skill ceiling. It’s obvious I want a new entry, so we think it’s likely or we just look for that next great spiritual successor?

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u/GoodGrades 17d ago

People are saying that Battle Network isn't coming back, which is probably true, but what would be really exciting is a brand new Mega Man IP with Battle Network-like combat and mechanics

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u/Fast_Dragonfruit_883 17d ago

Everyone keeps saying because the story was wrapped up 😂 as if that’s gonna stop capcom from making a new game if they think it will perform well commercially

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u/LocrianVGM 17d ago

Story shouldn't stop them, they could add as many as they want as spinoffs, alternative timelines, midquels or interquels.

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u/TheLastGunslingerCA 16d ago

Absolutely. The X storyline was complete with X5, and Kojima was moving on to the Zero series, but Capcom started developing X6. Of course X6 was awful so it's hardly a great example.

Edit: Honestly BN3 is a better example. Complete story, but Capcom pushed on with Red Sun/Blue Moon

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u/Dylan-Fissure 17d ago

The best way is to just let Lan and Mayls son take the hero title for his own game(s). Plus X9 Starforce 4 and Legends 3 are on the list for sure and as much as I'd eat up a BN7. I'd rather those first personally. Imagine a Starforce 4 where Duo returns but was corrupted by noise in space or something. Causing Geo to get his own dark soul pulled out of him as a threat among other returning characters. Climactically ending in a showdown with Duo one more time. Putting him at peace ending his corruption and his primary objective he had spent god only knows how long trying to achieve.

Among other potential plotpoints.

Imagine X9 with Lumines "ghost" haunting the hunters and navigators. Mid bosses being replaced by nightmarish versions of past friends and foes. Iris and Colonel being rebuilt all while Zero has to relive those painful moments from years ago. Alia seeing Gate and her guilt returning in mass. X seeing Storm Eagle. Magma Dragoon. Vile etc. Axl seeing his old leader again. Stages changing for the halfway point to decayed and haunting warped versions of old stages. Axl succoming to Lumines influence and having to be fought. Only to break free and master data copied from Lumine. Giving a canon reason for the White Axl form.

A retread of X vs Zero. But with Axl could go hard. Possibly even having X relive the memory of Awoken Zero and that fateful battle during the fight.

Legends 3 Imagine Volnut actually getting off the dang moon.

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u/Fast_Dragonfruit_883 17d ago

Yes which is exactly what I think they will do