The Mega Man X Legacy Collections are now out

Capcom has announced that Mega Man X Legacy Collection is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch, the collection though is split into two parts.

Mega Man X Legacy Collection (includes X1-X4) and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 (includes X5-X8) bring all eight games from the futuristic X series to current platforms with a range of all-new features. Both collections are now available digitally across Europe from today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. Both collections will see Mega Man X and friends rise up against deadly hordes of adversaries known as Mavericks as they try to restore peace to a post-apocalyptic world!

The Mega Man X series powered up the blue bomber and introduced several new mechanics to the classic Mega Man formula including powerful armour upgrades, wall-jumping and dashing. In addition to this, both collections contain a series of modern enhancements and exclusive features for new and long-time fans alike:

• X Challenge Mode – Brand new multi-boss challenge mode complete with three difficulty options and online leaderboards.
• Rookie Hunter Mode – An all-new easy mode turning down the difficulty for newcomers.
• Improved visuals and options – Three visual filters to enjoy including a retro CRT simulation filter, a smooth filter for cleaner sprites or the choice to enjoy the original graphics scaled to modern screens.
• Museum of the era – Step back in time and explore the rich history of the Mega Man X series! The museum contains a huge collection of archived art, collectible merchandise, historical trailers and in-game music from each title. Also included is The Day of Σ, an animated short film exploring the beginnings of Sigma’s rebellion.