According to Polygon, “the game would have stayed true to core Mega Man X gameplay concepts, re-imagining his X-Buster arm cannon, his dash and his ability to appropriate the special powers of his fallen enemies. Platforming elements, including X's wall jump, and classic Mega Man X characters would have been re-imagined in new ways.” Like most Mega Man games, Maverick Hunter’s enemies would have been weak to certain weapons and levels would contain branching paths.

Maverick Hunter was axed shortly before Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune left Capcom in 2010. It was intended to be part of a trilogy “that would culminate in a third game in which the player would assume control of Zero, forced to destroy a Mega Man who had grown incredibly powerful and infinitely intelligent over the course of two games.”

Are you absolutely sure this wasn't an Aprils Fools joke?


Also on topic for those who didn't know: Rockman Online (the one with the cool animated trailers) has also been cancelled recently due to the company producing it (not capcom) starting a reorganization.