Eagle-eyed users spotted a new Mega Man Zero/ ZX Legacy Collection for the PS4 on the Honk Kong version of the PlayStation Store.
The collection wasn’t announced officially and it is accompanied by a January 21, 2020 release date. While the other platforms haven’t been mentioned at this point it is likely that the collection will be available for other platforms, among which we can count Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch.
According to a translation of the description, the package will include the following titles: Mega Man 1, 2, 3, 4 and Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. Besides the games the package will also offer an artwork collection, special music filters and much more. A Causal Scenario Mode and Save-Assist feature will improve the experience for those who wish to follow the adventure at a slower speed. Competitive players will enjoy the new Z Chaser Mode which features leaderboards.
Mega Man, or Rockman as he is known in Japan, is one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. The first title in the series was released in 1987, and over 50 games have been released. More than 35 million units have been sold until March 2019.
The main series includes eleven games. A spin-off called Mega Man and Bass along with ports for the Game Boy, Sega Genesis, and other console games are also available. The original series, the Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, and Mega Man Legends share the same timeline while Mega Man Battle Network and Mega Man Star Force feature their distinct timelines.
The series has enjoyed a large amount of success, and there have been some ventures into other types of media, among which we can count a TV series, art books, comics, and an OVA.
The listing is no longer available on the PSN Store.
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