Capcom announces sixth Mega Man Battle Network @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on February 27, 2006

News: And it could be the end!

After releasing six titles in six years, it looks like Capcom is finally closing the book on the Mega Man Battle Network. Like the three games before it, Battle Network 6 will come in two flavors: Cybeast Gregar and Cybeast Falzar. Both versions will ship for the GBA this Summer.

Capcom has said this game will be the "climax" of the Battle Network series and they have released a very thorough plot summary:

In Mega Man Battle Network 6, Lan's father has received a job transfer and the family moves to Cyber City, a town known for conducting various technological experiments. Lan will meet new people and build new friendships in the real world while Mega Man befriends helpful Navis and encounters dangerous new enemies on the virtual plane. Together they will face threats far more powerful and perilous than they ever have before.

A long time ago, two ancient creatures with unimaginable power ravaged the net. These two behemoths, called УCybeasts,Ф clashed against each other with such force that the entire virtual landscape was changed forever. One embodied the form of a vicious wolf, with massive fangs and horrific howls that reached far and wide. The other was a ferocious bird with razor sharp claws and immense wings that flapped mightily, blowing over everything in its path. After their last known battle, a giant crater was all that remained and it was named the Underground, where they have lain in slumberЕ until now. Through the actions of a mysterious foe, they have been awakened and unleashed upon the net. Mega Man is able to intervene and manages to successfully contain one of the beasts within him.

Other features of Battle Network 6 include:

УCross SystemФ Ц defeat LinkNavis and gain their special УCrossФ ability which Mega Man can use in battle

УBeast OutФ powers Ц allows players to use the abilities of a formidable Cybeast creature

Combine both Cross and Beast Out systems for incredible power possibilities!

Game Link Cable and wireless adapter compatible functions
o Trade programs and Battle Chips
o Compare records and have Net battles with your friends

Distinct features for Cybeast Gregar and Cybeast Falzar
o Five distinct Link Navis aid Mega Man in each version, for a total of 10
o Assorted Battle Chips for each version
o Each Cybeast is the final boss for the two versions
o Combinations of Cross and Beast Out systems vary between the two versions
o Different strategies for winning Ц with unique powers available and different enemies players face in each game, the strategy for completing them will change

We'll have more on the final Battle Network game soon.