Capcom may be moving along with new franchises, but the company clearly hasn't forgotten the old-school. Much like it's done in past Dead Rising games, the developer will be including a slew of references to some of its past hit franchises in the newest title in the series. Since the blue bomber's addition as a playable character in the new Smash Bros. game just isn't enough, Capcom is offering up a complete Mega Man X costume to gamers with enough skill to earn it.
With Mega Man having just celebrated his 25th anniversary, and Capcom marking its own 30 years in the gaming biz, the developer seemed content to give the azure A.I. another bit of recognition. But while the original Dead Rising gave fans the chance to dress up as the retro Mega that spelled doom for so many robot masters with the outfit, and both a toy version of the arm cannon that shot tennis balls, as well as the real deal mega buster itself, this year Capcom decided to upgrade. Newcomer Nick Ramos can now don the costume of the celebrated X that originated on the SNES so many years ago.
But there's a catch. Only gamers wiley enough to complete Dead Rising 3's Nightmare Mode earn the right and privilege to dress as the infamous Maverick hunter. Even if you don't have the skills, check the video below to see what the armor looks like, and what it's capable of.
Definitely a nice homage to one of gaming's most recognizable faces and enduring characters.
Set 10 years after the events of Fortune City in Dead Rising 2, Dead Rising 3 takes place in the vast city of the Beverley Hills inspired Los Perdidos amid a nationwide zombie outbreak that's on the brink of decimating mankind. The story follows a young mechanic, Nick Ramos, who must find a way to escape a city full of thousands of bloodthirsty zombies before an impending military strike wipes the city and everyone in it off the map. In his escape, Nick must join up with other survivors to stay alive and fight their way out before it's too late.
Available exclusively for Xbox One, Dead Rising 3 promises an immersive open-world experience, intense action, unmatched character and weapon customization, and will delivers a heart-pounding experience unlike any other. The game will be available as a launch title when the Xbox One releases later this month.