"Mega Man" has long been one of Capcom's top games, and recently, it announced a new "Mega Man X DiVE" offline game that is more accessible to players on different platforms. What makes it even more interesting is that the new game will be free to play.
Capcom to Release a 'Mega Man X DiVE Offline' for PC, iOS, and Android Version
Capcom has been spending a lot of its efforts on other titles, but now, it returns to one of its classics with a free, offline version. "Mega Man X DiVE Offline" was launched for various platforms, giving access to many players.
The game will not be available on major consoles, but it will be available for PC via Steam and mobile platforms, Gematsu reported. That means both Apple iOS and Android users will be able to play "Mega Man X DiVE Offline."
'Capcom USA' Releases an Official 'Mega Man X DiVE Offline' Announcement Trailer on YouTube
The Capcom official website details what players can expect from the game, starting with its About section that explains what the game is about and what players can expect from it. The website notes that the game is the newest entry to the "Mega Man X" series.
The website also shares a YouTube video of "Mega Man X DiVE Offline," officially uploaded by Capcom USA. The announcement trailer video shows players a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming game and how it relates to the "Mega Man X" series.
Players Can Venture Into the 'What-If' Worlds of the 'Mega Man X' Series
Capcom said players can strengthen their characters and weapons with various powerups to "make them all your own." It noted that players could test them out in the "what-if" worlds in "Mega Man X."
It was announced that the game's Deep Log contains multiple games within its Cyberworld region. However, something happened to the Deep Log, starting the journey of discovering what happened and what p[layers can do to fix the situation.
Hunter Programs Access Lets Players Try Out Different Series, Including the X, Zero, and Hunters
The story also details that there was an unknown bug that occurred, which resulted in the "Mega Man X" game data being corrupted. It was noted that the player's mission was to get into the Deep Log and investigate what happened.
The game's great part is that players could take control of the Hunter Programs based on other "Mega Man" series. These include the Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero, and Mega Man Hunters.
Offline Version Won't Give Players Access to Some of the Most Popular Online Features
Some of the characters highlighted on the website include the following.
- X
- Zero
- Alia
- Axl
- Vile
- Iris
- Sigma
It was reported that the offline version would not include online features like Battle Mode, Co-Op, Ranking, Guild, and Capsule. It was further noted that the game would not involve collaboration content for the characters and stages from different Capcom franchises.
"Mega Man X DiVE Offline" is reportedly scheduled for release this year, but no official release date has been announced yet.