Latest Update []: At Capcom’s March showcase, the company unveiled the final six designs from the Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest.
The creative team will soon select their favorite among these designs and announce the winner. Here’s a visual glimpse of the standout contenders:
Previous Update []:
Capcom has shared the top twenty designs chosen for the Mega Man: Dual Override contest, with voting now open for Capcom ID members to choose their favorite entry.
In this competition, fans were tasked with creating a unique Robot Master featuring a “giant suction arm,” with an existing template provided for guidance. Here’s a sneak peek at the top 20 fan designs!
Voting is currently open until February 5, 2026, and requires a Capcom ID for participation.
Original Announcement: [January 4, 2026, 01:00 GMT]
When Capcom introduced Mega Man: Dual Override late last year, they also announced an exciting Robot Master Design Contest.
This initiative invited fans to submit their imaginative designs for a Robot Master featuring a “giant suction arm,” using a provided template for inspiration. With the deadline now past (January 1, 2026), the contest has officially ended.
In a recent update, Capcom expressed gratitude for the “fantastic” entries submitted by fans, stating that their team would review all submissions. A selection of twenty designs will move forward to the next voting stage, where fans will help determine the top six through the Capcom ID platform.
This voting process kicks off on January 30, 2026, and participants will have the chance to earn a unique icon for engaging in the voting.
Once the final six are chosen, Capcom will hand-pick the winning design, which will feature in Mega Man: Dual Override.
The submission window for the Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest has officially closed as of January 1 at 11:59 PM PT. Thank you to all participants for sharing their amazing #MegaManDO designs! Capcom will now shortlist 20 designs for the next phase of voting.
Rewards for Participants
The top six designs will be selected, with one grand prize winner announced.
– Grand Prize: 1 winner
Your Robot Master design will make its debut in Mega Man: Dual Override.
– Excellence Awards: 6 winners
Your name will be credited in Mega Man: Dual Override.
Mega Man: Dual Override is slated for release on the Switch, Switch 2, and various other platforms in 2027. Meanwhile, Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection is expected to launch in March 2026 on the Switch.
Key Takeaways
– The contest invited fans to creatively engage with the Mega Man universe through design.
– A variety of designs focused on the unique concept of a “giant suction arm,” showcasing fan creativity.
– Voting plays an integral role in selecting the top entries, emphasizing community involvement.
– Participants are incentivized with rewards for their engagement, promoting a culture of interaction.
– The anticipation for the final design adds excitement for both fans and developers alike.