New Title Instead of a Number
All mainline games in the Mega Man series have traditionally received a sequential number in their titles. The last numbered installment was Mega Man 11, so many fans expected the new project to be named Mega Man 12.
However, Capcom decided to name the game Mega Man: Dual Override, breaking with the numbering tradition. The outlet Nintendo Everything asked the developers about the reasons behind this decision.
Why That Is
According to Capcom, the new title better reflects the specifics of the project, which departs from the format of the classic numbered games in the series and offers a different approach to gameplay; therefore, the team decided to set it apart with a standalone title rather than continuing the sequential numbering.
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