Take a deep breath and head on over to the Nintendo eShop to start your journey of survival and deep-sea exploration in Shinsekai: Into the Depths!

As part of a surprise announcement on today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, our aquatic adventure game is available on Nintendo Switch starting… now! If you missed the broadcast earlier, here’s a quick trailer that summarizes the game:

Being an all-new original game IP (which debuted last year on Apple Arcade) means you won’t see any familiar Capcom characters, but rest assured that you’ll see the Capcom DNA through and through. The game starts off with pretty simple gameplay mechanics, but you will immediately notice there’s some nuance and depth to the simplicity. And of course, throughout your journey, you’ll discover new abilities and ways to solve puzzles, allowing you to go deeper in your search for safety and answers.

In classic Capcom fashion, our development team in Japan also decided to experiment with some new tech, just for this project. All of the music and sound effects were actually recorded, then played back and re-recorded underwater. So, as you play Shinsekai and venture into the deep-sea, you’ll be hearing tunes and sound effects that match the visual effects and setting. It all enhances the immersion and adds a subtle layer of murkiness, mystery and tension.

Fresh New Features

We know some of you have already played Shinsekai when it first launched on Apple Arcade, so with this release, we’re introducing a couple of new features. And for those of you playing on Apple Arcade, don’t worry: these features will also be available as a free update starting today, March 26^th.

• Another Dive – This one is for the toughest (and fastest) adventurers out there. This new time attack mode challenges you to make your way through a dangerous maze and confront a brand new boss monster!
• Another Dive Hardcore Mode – After you clear “Another Dive” once, you’ll unlock this mode. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a harder, more challenging version of the time attack challenge. Good luck!
• Jukebox Mode – This new feature lets you relax and immerse yourself in the underwater music we just talked about. Plug in some headphones, choose the track and audio filters, then hit play, and drift away…

Shinsekai: Into the Depths is available now for Nintendo Switch (available digitally for just $19.99) and Apple Arcade. Remember to follow @CapcomUSA_ on Twitter and Capcom USA on Facebook for the latest news and updates, and have fun!

Hi everyone,

Today we have some updates to share about the Capcom-Unity website and some upcoming changes to the platform on May 6^th.

A lot has changed in terms of available social platforms and trends since Capcom-Unity started in 2006, and with those changes, we’ve found new ways to connect with Capcom communities. With that in mind, we’ve also reevaluated how to focus our efforts on the best and most efficient ways to communicate with you all. This means that the site will evolve into something a little different than what we have now. Keep on reading to get the full details.

Background

Capcom-Unity started as just a message board back in 2006, and in 2008 quickly grew into something more akin to what we have today: a blog for news and updates, forums for discussions, and various other ways for fans to connect with us at Capcom and with each other. That was, and still is, the primary goal of this whole endeavor: to connect the Capcom community with all things Capcom.

Over the past few years, as time has gone by and Internet-based communication systems have evolved, new communication tools have been created and more options are available now than ever before. People’s habits and preferences have started to change, too. We’ve kept a close eye on social media channels and saw our news spread far and wide, reaching more Capcom fans than ever, as they connect with each other in Twitter replies, Facebook and Instagram comments sections, and Discord servers. Discussions are carried out and friendships are formed, just as they have been here on Capcom-Unity. The key difference is folks are not required to sign up for another account. That makes these platforms a lot more accessible and more inclusive, and allows the conversations to carry on more smoothly on each given platform, which we believe are huge benefits for the entire community.

Upcoming Changes

As a result of the shifting landscape above, we’ve carefully evaluated the priorities for the Capcom-Unity website, and have decided to sunset our Forums and the User Account system on the site.

I’ll explain this further in a bit, but first, I want to outline our focus. For now, we’ll be looking for ways to improve our communication and community connections by:

• Continuing to focus on news, updates and discussion points via the Capcom-Unity blog;
• Improving navigation and discovery on the Capcom-Unity blog;
• Continuing to run social media channels for our games & communities;
• Continuing to work with sub-communities and Content Creators focused on Capcom games;
• Further developing our Discord server to make it easier to find other likeminded Capcom fans.

What this means to you

First up, it’s important to note that we will be moving to a new backend platform to support some of the improvements we have in mind. However, this new system will not support User Accounts. This means we won’t have a direct means to host discussions (Forums) or any other content created by you (User Blogs, User Groups, Media Uploads, etc.) directly on the website. As we’ve discussed above though, there are ample options available where fans can and have already been gathering to have similar discussions. Also, to start, our blogs may also not feature a way for you to comment on them, but we’re looking to add this functionality as soon as possible.

On a personal note, I joined Capcom-Unity back in the Capcom BBS days, curious and eager to get as much info as possible on the PS2 and PSP Monster Hunter games at the time, and that sent me down the path I am on today. I’ve made friendships along the way and discovered tons of new ways to play and enjoy Capcom games. This was an experience like no other, and while this aspect of Capcom-Unity will be changing quite a bit, we’ll still be looking to improve where we can and offer as many paths to the original goals of connecting the Capcom community.

What you need to do

Since User Accounts will no longer be a feature of the new platform, there is no required action from you.

However, the lack of User Accounts does mean that all features related to that will also disappear. This includes Private Messaging and all user created content (e.g. Forum posts, Blog posts, Groups, Media uploads, etc.). If you want to keep any records of existing posts, conversations, media, etc. we suggest archiving them manually. There are various ways of doing this, including screenshots, using your browser to save a copy of the page, printing a page to a PDF file, etc.

If you’re looking to stay connected with fellow Capcom-Unity members, we’ve created a forum thread where you can share your social media and Discord account info. Click here after reading this blog to share your info.

Estimated Timeline

Things are moving behind-the-scenes already, and we’re targeting the full transition to the new platform to happen on May 6^th. Until then, the current version of Capcom-Unity, and all its content, will still be live. This gives you 40 days to archive any content you may want to keep.

Starting on April 15^th, we will be locking all Forum spaces (except for the social connections thread listed above), which will prevent the creation of new forum posts or threads. You’ll still be able to create your own archives of threads via the methods outlined above.

Final Thoughts

Before we go, I wanted to say that we know change can be a bit of a surprise, especially when you’ve been with something over so many years. We know very well that Capcom-Unity has a special place in all your hearts (as it does in ours!) and this upcoming update will change how you visit and use the site. We will continue to take your feedback to heart and do our best to offer ways for you to connect with Capcom fans and passionate fans like yourself.

And finally, on behalf of everyone here at Capcom, thank you so much for being a part of this community. We hope you stick around for what’s to come.

All the best,

Yuri

It’s been about a month since the release of Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection. Remember that hidden stage in Z Chaser that we revealed in our Launch Trailer? We’ve got info on how to unlock it, and tips on how to get top times in Z Chaser!

Here’s how to unlock the above stage, and it’s easier than you think:

Clear all 12 available stages in Z Chaser with an S Rank or better!

Think that’s not so simple?

In order to help you out, we spoke with “The Chasers” – Capcom staff who recorded Z Chaser’s ghost data – about how to clear each stage with an S Rank. Follow these tips, and you, too, can unlock the hidden Mega Man Antique stage!

Advice Applicable to All Stages

Find Your Optimal Button Configuration!

Here’s one example. The game’s Producer, Director, and the Chasers all use this configuration.

Did you know that you can adjust your button configuration before you start playing? If not, sorry that this wasn’t more clear.

You can adjust your button configuration via the Settings menu. Keep in mind that you can’t adjust your buttons once each course begins, so make sure to choose the configuration that works best for you beforehand.

Dash + Jump Works Better Than a Series of Dashes

If you dash several times in succession, you’ll notice that your character stands up for a split second between dashes. This actually ends up adding on to your overall time. If you jump right after you dash instead, you can shave some time off your run. The time difference is really minimal, but it can be the key to successfully achieving an S Rank.

Leverage Boss Weaknesses to Cut Down Your Time

The most effective way to cut down your time is to defeat bosses quickly.

Watch how the ghost data moves in Z Rank and ZZ Rank, and do your best to mimic these movements where you can.

Individual Stage Advice

Mega Man Zero: Normal (Disposal Center)

On top of the abandoned building, you’ll encounter an enemy called “Contrainer”, which acts as a weather control device. If you hit the green crystal on top with a single Buster Shot, the wind will change direction. This will help you move more quickly through the stage.

There’s a series of ladders at one point in the stage, but it’s faster using wall jumps to clear this area. Changing the wind’s direction to a tailwind will make it easier to use wall jumps here.

Mega Man Zero: Hard (Neo Arcadia Core)

Three of the twelve playable Z Chaser stages include boss rushes. This is one of them. As suggested before, watch how the Z Rank and ZZ Rank ghost data moves, and study how they defeat each boss. After that, concentration is key!

Mega Man Zero 2: Normal (Forest of Notus)

Before starting this course, select “Ultimate Form” from the Settings menu. This alone should make this strategy significantly easier for you.

Smaller enemies in this stage are pretty strong, so it’s important to continuously charge your Z Saber for attacks while you move through the stage. If it’s difficult for you to charge while doing other things, try adjusting your button settings.

Mega Man Zero 2: Hard (Shuttle Factory)

Select “Ultimate Form” as your form, and equip “Ice Chip” as your element.

You can use an Ice Chip charged shot to freeze magma packets and use them as platforms. Doing this will drastically decrease the level of danger in this stage.

You’ll face Fighting Fefnir as the boss in this stage, so we recommend changing your element to the Thunder Chip when taking him on.

Here’s one point of advice when facing this strong opponent. Fighting Fefnir attacks by shooting pillars of fire from the ground, which will move in Zero’s direction. You can avoid them by jumping over them at just the right moment. If the flames are too far away, you won’t be able to clear them and will take damage instead.

Mega Man Zero 3: Normal (Oceanic Highway Ruins)

Both the route and terrain in this stage are challenging. Watch the ghost data and completely familiarize yourself with your route. It’s also important to continually charge your weapon while dashing, and take down the smaller enemies that stand in your way.

Mega Man Zero 3: Hard (Weil’s Research Laboratory)

This is another boss rush stage. Your best bet is to watch the Z Rank and ZZ Rank ghost data’s movements, but Zero also has EX Skills in Mega Man Zero 3! EX Skills pack a punch, so they can help you take down enemies even faster than leveraging their weaknesses.

Mega Man Zero 4: Normal (Hanging Gardens)

For this stage, equip the Ice Javelin EX Skill and use it effectively.

Ice Javelins from charged Buster Shots move at the same speed as Zero when he dashes. If you consciously attack and keep the Ice Javelin in front of you, you can use it as an alternative to your shield. This stage’s boss is weak to ice, so we strongly recommend using this against him.

Mega Man Zero 4: Hard (Teleporter Circuit)

There are several hazards in this stage, so decreasing the time it takes you to reach the boss is important here. Memorizing the terrain and your route will of course be helpful. Another effective method is using the temporary invincibility that comes from taking damage, ignoring enemies’ attacks, and moving forward. If you equip the Body Chip’s Extend skill, this momentary invincibility will last a bit longer, giving you an additional advantage.

Mega Man ZX: Normal (Area H: Amusement Park)

In this stage, Model HX’s high-speed movements can come in handy. Model HX also has a special skilled called Plasma Cyclone that can be used to generate tornadoes. This attack gives you an advantage during the boss fight and can help shorten your time in this stage.

Mega Man ZX: Hard (Area L: Research Lab)

There are several instances early in the stage where you’ll need to break containers with your Buster, so we recommend Model FX or Model ZX.

Mid-stage, you’ll encounter an antenna sending out signals. Shut it down by hitting it with a Buster Shot. In particular, blue-colored Jammer Parabolas can scramble your controls, so do what you can to destroy them.

When you enter the fourth area of this stage, you’ll find an area rife with spikes. Megamerge with Model HX here. Use dashes and hover skills to clear this area.

Mega Man ZX Advent: Normal (Control Center)

Taking full advantage of the A-Trans feature makes all the difference in this stage.

The S Rank ghost data uses the elevator in this stage, but it’s faster to use A-Trans and transform into Rospark the Floroid to climb up the ivy ahead of the elevator. Ashe climbs the ivy faster than Grey, giving her a slight advantage.

Transforming into Buckfire the Gaxelleroid is best for using wall kicks to climb. Rospark the Floroid is effective for taking down the last boss, so take advantage of A-Trans and cut down your overall time.

Mega Man ZX Advent: Hard (Ouroboros)

This is the last boss rush stage in Z Chaser. Unfortunately, all we can say here is, “Good luck!” Use all of the techniques you’ve learned, mimic the Z Rank and ZZ Rank ghost data, and achieve that S Rank finish!

We hope these tidbits for each stage were helpful. Are you ready to unlock and take on the Mega Man Antique stage in Z Chaser? R.O.C.K. On!

Get ready, Hunters! The third Free Title Update for Iceborne (version 13.00) is now live on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (coming to PC on April 9^th), bringing you two of the toughest challenges in the game: Raging Brachydios and Furious Rajang!

For an overview on what’s included in this update as well as a sneak peek of what’s to come, watch our latest Developer Diary below. And make sure to read the version 13.00 Patch Notes for even more details.

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Looking ahead, we’ve also updated our Title Update Roadmap. Check it out:

Stay safe and good luck, Hunters!

Spring has nearly sprung, which means it’s time for an all-new CPT DLC package! As is tradition, a portion of the CPT 2020 DLC sales will contribute towards the prize pool for Capcom Cup 2020, the final competition on the Capcom Pro Tour. As always, we appreciate all the fans that help us grow the prize pool.

This year’s CPT DLC package includes new costumes for Lucia, Gill and the Champion’s Choice costume based on a design inspired by Capcom Cup 2019 champion Idom to be revealed and released in July. Also releasing in July, will be the new and yet-to-be announced stage. The new CPT 2020 costumes for Lucia and Gill will be available starting March 24.

The new stage and three new costumes can be purchased separately or as a bundle. In addition to those items, fans who purchase the bundle will receive (beginning March 24) custom CPT 2020 titles, player profile cards, new color for characters from all previous and current seasons, and 10,000 in-game Fight Money.

Capcom Pro Tour Costumes

• Capcom Pro Tour 2020 Costume: Lucia – $5.99/€5.99/£4.99
• Capcom Pro Tour 2020 Costume: Gill – $5.99/€5.99/£4.99
• Capcom Pro Tour 2020 Costume: Idom’s Champion’s Choice Costume – $5.99/€5.99/£4.99

New Capcom Pro Tour Stage – $9.99/€9.99/£7.99

Capcom Pro Tour 2020 Premier Pass – $19.99/€19.99/£15.99

Includes the items listed above, as well as:

• New color for all 40 characters
• 5 Exclusive Titles
• 2 Exclusive Fighter Profile Themes
• A bonus of 10,000 Fight Money

For the latest schedule, visit: capcomprotour.com/schedule/

To join us on the streams, visit:

www.twitch.tv/capcomfighters

www.youtube.com/user/CapcomFightersTV/

Intel World Open qualifier sign-ups are now live. Your path to Tokyo begins now! Head to www.intelworldopen.gg/street-fighter-v/ to register today.

Tournament Structure

• Territory Qualifiers: 12 territories have been selected to form teams. The territory qualifiers will begin in March and determine each territories’ three best players who will come together and form the team representing that territory.  Territory qualifiers are single player matches with the winning teams being formed from the top players on the Intel World Open leaderboard. The territory qualifiers will last nine weeks, and is capped at 512 participants.  Once the final territory teams form, they advance to Poland in June for the live semi-finals.

Territory Qualifier Schedule

	21-Mar	28-Mar	4-Apr	11-Apr	18-Apr	25-Apr	2-May	9-May	16-May
USA	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Brazil	X	X	X		X	X	X		X
Dominican Republic			X			X			X
Chinese Hong Kong	X	X	X		X	X	X		X
China	X	X	X		X	X	X		X
Korea		X		X		X		X	X
Chinese Taipei		X		X		X		X	X
Singapore			X			X			X
France	X	X	X		X	X	X		X
UK	X	X	X		X	X	X		X
Russia			X			X			X
UAE			X			X			X

• Regional Qualifiers: Players outside of the 12 pre-selected territory teams can participate through the regional qualifier process that will take place between March and May.  Regional Qualifiers are team-based matches.  Teams will need to form before entering the qualifiers, and the top teams from the eight regions will advance to the semi-finals in Poland.

Regional Qualifier Schedule

	22-Mar	29-Mar	5-Apr	12-Apr	19-Apr	26-Apr	3-May	10-May	17-May
Europe 1	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Europe 2		X		X		X		X	X
Middle East & Africa			X			X			X
North America	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Central America			X			X			X
South America		X		X		X		X	X
Asia			X			X			X
Oceania			X			X			X

Japan Qualifier: Japan, as the host country, will have the final guaranteed spot at the Intel World Open Live Final in Tokyo. Japan qualifiers are single player matches with the winning team being formed from the top players on the Intel World Open leaderboard.

Japan Qualifier Schedule

	21-Mar	28-Mar	4-Apr	11-Apr	18-Apr	25-Apr	2-May	9-May	16-May
Japan	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

• Live Qualifier in Katowice, Poland: The final qualifier brings together the winning teams formed from the territory and regional qualifiers to determine who advances to the final Intel World Open event in Tokyo. The live qualifiers will be held June 18-21, 2020 in Katowice, Poland.
• Intel World Open Finals: The main event takes place in July 22-24, 2020 at the Zepp DiverCity venue in Japan where qualifying teams will participate in a two-day, tournament. The overall winners will claim the majority share of the $250,000 USD prize pool.

Woo hoo! DuckTales: Remastered has returned to digital storefronts, and is once again available to purchase for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One (via Backwards Compatibility), Wii U and Steam!

With DuckTales: Remastered back on digital storefronts, join Scrooge McDuck on out-of-this-world adventures with his nephews and niece in search of mystery, adventure, and treasure.

If you missed this gem the first time around, now’s the perfect time to dive in. Calling back to the golden age of 8-bit gaming and Saturday morning cartoons, DuckTales: Remastered features hand-drawn animated sprites that bring each character to life in a vibrant world. Duckburg and the many exotic locales you’ll visit have never looked better thanks to hand-painted backgrounds from the original cartoon. The original Disney Character Voice talent reprise their roles from the cartoon with pitch-perfect performances… you’ll swear you’ve stepped into an episode of the classic DuckTales cartoon!

Keeping with the gameplay of the 8-bit classic, you can platform and pogo-jump your way through fantastic locales while enjoying modern touches and gameplay improvements as Scrooge and family search for the five Legendary Treasures. When you’re in between adventures, make sure to take a swan – er, duck – dive into Scrooge’s famous money bin as his wealth grows with each successful escapade!

If you missed out on this colorful reimagining the first time around, now’s a great time to see what you’ve been missing out on. DuckTales: Remastered is once again available for download on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One (via Backwards Compatibility), Wii U and Steam!

There’s only one Zero, but you can be a hero of your own with our latest contest! We’re looking for members of the Mega Man community to showcase their talents with a prize you’ll definitely want to get your hands on – a Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Limited Edition straight from Japan! Read on for more info and how to enter.

The Mega Man community is incredibly talented across countless fields. There’s musical remixes, re-drawn sprites, all kinds of artwork, fan games, cosplay, Mega Man-themed ballads… I could keep going, but you get the idea. So we got to thinking about how we could celebrate and share all that you do as a community, and we decided the best way was to try to highlight as much of that creativity as possible with a contest! Got a Zero-themed song you’re writing? Maybe you’ve been itching to draw Aile? Put together a Grey cosplay? Maybe you havethe craziest collection of Zero and ZX game boxes and memorabilia ever? Have you posed your figures into the perfect action scene? We want to see it, and we want you to share it so the entire community can celebrate what we all love about these games and characters. In other words: We want you to express what these games mean to you.

But this is a contest, after all, and a contest means there’s booty… er, prizes! Here’s what you’ll be in the running to win – a Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Limited Edition from Japan:

Officially, this is the Rockman Zero & ZX Double Hero Collection: e-Capcom Limited Edition, only available at the online e-Capcom store based out of Japan. As you can imagine, these are a little difficult to get a hold of in North America, so we figured it would be a fitting prize. Each one includes a (Japanese) copy of the game for Switch, an acrylic print featuring some of the most memorable villains from both the Zero and ZX games, a  of Z Saber-themed charm (either “normal” or “Omega,” chosen at random), and of course a “Double Hero” bust of Zero and Vent in his Megamerged ZX form. It makes for one heck of a conversation starter.

This Limited Edition is something truly special, and a panel of Capcom staff will be picking three of our favorite entries to win this exceptional prize – no easy task for us considering what you all are capable of. It’s your job to make our job harder in that regard, so we’re looking forward to seeing what all of you come up with!

Remember – the goal isn’t to necessarily show us the objectively best piece of art / music / cosplay / performance art / figures posed in a cool way / etc., but rather to express what these games mean to you.

How To Enter
Post your entry to Twitter using the hashtag #ZeroZXContest – easy! We’ll be using that tag to look for entries, so please make sure it’s spelled correctly in your post. For the sake of describing the contest, we’re looking for entries that can qualify as artwork, cosplay, a video, or an image of your personal stash of Zero and/or ZX games, figures, and the like. Only one entry per person, so make it count!

Since there’s been plenty of great fan creations posted over the last week for the launch of the game, we don’t want to leave you out of luck if you’ve already shared something creative this past week. In this case, quote retweet your post with the hashtag #ZeroZXContest to be entered. We’ll consider content that was posted as far back as February 22nd, 2020 when it comes to selecting entries for the contest.

The contest runs for two weeks, now through 11:59 PM PST on March 13th, 2020, so don’t want too long to get your entry in.

There are additional legal lines you should know about before you enter, too. We encourage you to read through them here:
Competition Rules for Mega Man Zero/ZX Community Heroes Competition

We’ll be in close contact with the winners to coordinate sending out prizes as soon as they arrive and winners have been decided, so we recommend following @MegaMan on Twitter so we can easily contact you. We’ll also be sharing winning entries and other favorites via the Capcom Unity Blog and on Mega Man social channels, so be sure you’re okay with us sharing your creation before submitting anything.

That’s it for now, so put everything you’ve got into it!

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection is finally out for PS4, XB1, Switch, and PC via Steam! How have you been enjoying the games so far? For newcomers, the first Mega Man Zero game might be a bit difficult, so don’t be afraid to use the Casual Scenario Mode and Assist-Save features to play each game at your own pace. Some of you out there surely want to experience these games at their original difficulty and level of challenge, so here are few tips and tricks for defeating some of the earlier bosses in Mega Man Zero!

■ Aztec Falcon

One of the keys to defeating Aztec Falcon is using the walls to your advantage. When Aztec Falcon approaches from the opposite end of the screen, jump up the wall, then leap over him to slash him from behind with your Z Saber. Repeat this process, and you should be able to take him down.

You’ll need a bit of technical skill to strike Aztec Falcon from behind this way, so make sure to practice – you can use Assist-Save if you’d like to get some practice in, too!

Beware his vacuum attack. Repeatedly dash in the opposite direction to make sure you don’t get sucked in.

Another way to defeat Aztec Falcon is to charge your Zero Buster while repeatedly wall jumping, then blast him when he attaches himself to the opposite wall.

You’ll definitely need some technical skill to charge your Zero Buster while performing wall jumps, so choose whichever combat approach works best for you.

■ Pantheon Core

The key pattern for defeating this boss is to wait until it finishes spouting fire to approach and slash it with your Z Saber. After two short bursts of fire, Pantheon Core will follow with a longer fire attack. This is your moment to escape to the far left side of the screen to unleash a charged Buster attack. After this longer fire attack, the floor panels will raise individually, attempting to crush you into the spikes above. You can avoid demise by moving forward one segment at a time. If you repeat this process, you can destroy the Pantheon Core!

■ Anubis Necromancess the Third

Anubis Necromancess attacks by throwing his staff at Zero. After this attack, he teleports to the other side of the screen, so you can effectively use that moment to do some damage with your Z Saber. His movement patterns can change, but he typically repeats the teleporting pattern above. Use your Z Saber and Zero Buster to dispose of the enemies he summons.

Dust clouds telegraph where spiked pillars will rise from the sand, so dash to evade them. If you find yourself in between two pillars, jump from the highest point on the ground, and wall jump up one of the pillars to avoid being crushed. If you try to escape by jumping from lower spots, you’ll definitely take some damage!

■ Maha Ganeshariff

In order to defeat Maha Ganeshariff, it’s important to safely evade each of his various attacks. You can disrupt his pendulum attack by using your Z Saber to cut the wire from which he swings.

For his rolling attack, a perfectly timed jump will help you avoid damage, but you’ll have to carefully dodge the bombs that follow. Maha Ganeshariff always drops bombs in designated locations, so there are safe points you can use to escape. In other words, if you dodge his rolling attack in this “safe zone,” you don’t have to worry about the bombs. Check out the video above to get a sense of where these safe areas are.

Maha Ganeshariff’s hand slap attack won’t hurt you if you’re far enough from him, so attack him from afar with a charged Buster shot. You’ll have a chance to land a massive attack on him once he stops! Use this opportunity to go to town with your Z Saber.

One more thing: you won’t be able to dodge Maha Ganeshariff’s attacks if you fight at the edge of the screen. Make sure you stick to the middle of the screen during combat.

■ Guard Orotic

Guard Orotic’s attacks always come from the right first, so escape to the left and then prepare yourself to escape to the right from the equivalent left-side attack. After evading two attacks, use your Z Saber to attack Guard Orotic’s core. You should be able to defeat him if you follow this pattern.

Evading attacks from the blue and green arms can be difficult while standing opposite from the attacking arm. In these instances, you’ll have better luck avoiding damage by standing behind the attacking arm on the same side (e.g., on the left side of the screen when the left arm attacks).

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So, what do you think? Hopefully these tips will make it a bit easier to clear some of the earlier stages in Mega Man Zero. Regardless of which boss you fight, moving around recklessly will result in taking damage. Move in response to your opponents’ patterns so you can plan a counter-attack to unleash some serious damage.

Once you’ve successfully mastered these tips, we’d love for you to try your hand at completing each of the six games in Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection and get your fastest time on the leaderboards in Z Chaser. Best of luck!