The new art book launches March 25, 2025, and preorders are available now.
By Darryn BonthuysTwitter on October 18, 2024 at 4:52PM PDT
While Mega Man games may have variations in gameplay quality, each installment in the series showcases exceptional artistry. A prime example is Mega Man X Dive, which transitioned from a smartphone game to Steam in 2023. You might assume that a mobile spinoff would cut corners, but its art direction stands strong, comparable to any other title featuring the Blue Bomber. Additionally, as a crossover game, it boasts a delightful array of visually appealing characters and reimagined designs from the entire franchise. If you’re interested in appreciating the dedication of the illustrators and designers who contributed to this project, you can preorder the Mega Man X Dive: Official Complete Works book for $50 ahead of its release on March 25, 2025.
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This hardcover book spans 256 pages and features character sketches, preliminary designs, key artwork, and extensive commentary from the creators. Additionally, it includes a series of interviews with the developers, revealing insights into how characters such as X, Zero, and Axl were adapted for mobile platforms, as well as introducing new characters like RiCO, iCO, and ViA. Although the English cover has not yet been unveiled, it is very likely to resemble the Japanese version since Udon is the publisher.
Interestingly, Mega Man art books have become quite pricey on Amazon. The hardcover Mega Man: Complete Works is listed at a staggering $200, while Mega Man Zero: Official Complete Works goes for $140. These high prices are likely due to limited print runs and low stock availability, making it a wise decision to secure a preorder for the X Dive Complete Works if you’re a fan of the series. Don’t forget, you won’t incur any charges until the book has shipped.
If you’re searching for more Mega Man-related reading, there are several other excellent titles to explore. You can follow the Capcom hero as he navigates the challenges of adult life in the Mr. Mega Man manga series, along with various other manga that offer a classic storytelling approach, such as Mega Man Mastermix: Robot Rebellion and Mega Man: Gigamix, both of which are more closely aligned with the NES and SNES games. Additionally, if you wish to explore the artistic side, you can include titles like Mega Man Tribute and Mega Man Star Force: Official Complete Works in your collection, which focuses on the artwork surrounding the beloved bionic character and his notorious enemies.
For more content related to Capcom, the Street Fighter collection offers a visually impressive assortment. The Street Fighter World Warrior Encyclopedia: World Tour Edition is set to be released on November 5 and includes 224 pages filled with detailed profiles of every Street Fighter character, covering their backgrounds, allies, adversaries, fighting techniques, and much more. Other essential titles from this Capcom franchise consist of various anniversary retrospectives, a collection of tribute artwork from artists worldwide, and even a swimsuit edition—as summer approaches.
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