Introducing a new Robot Master with an explosive temper.
New details for Mega Man 11 have been revealed, including the addition of Time Attack and Balloon Attack modes, as well the new Robot Master, Blast Man.
Capcom announced Time Attack mode allows Mega Man to revisit Robot Masters’ stages and play through them as quickly as possible to try and top online leaderboards.
The Balloon Attack mode also runs on a timer, but it removes all of the stage’s enemies in favor of red and blue balloons. If Mega Man misses a blue balloon, or accidentally hits a red balloon, his overall time will take a hit.
Blast Man, the new robot master to join the ranks of Block Man and Fuse Man, was also given some details today. His stage is set around a destroyed theme park and is naturally filled with explosions and attractions. Blast Man throws explosives around his stage, growing more dangerous and erratic as the fight progresses.
Upon defeating Blast Man, Mega Man receives the Chain Blast weapon that floats sticky bombs across the screen: they can be detonated all at once, or Mega Man can utilize the game’s new Power Gear system to make an even more powerful explosion.
If you can’t wait for Mega Man 11, check out our hands-on preview of the newest installment of the legendary series. Mega Man 11 will be released on October 2 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Colin Stevens is a freelance writer for IGN, and he can’t wait to struggle through Mega Man 11. Follow him on Twitter.