Summary
Funko Fusionis thetrigger-happy adventure game from 10:10 Games releasing in September, and the developer has recently announced the arrival of Capcom icon Mega Man. The reveal arrived in tandem with the launch ofFunko Fusion’s PC demo, featuring the first level set in a world inspired by John Carpenter’s 1982 horrorThe Thing.
Announced back in 2022, the Funko Pop title promises a crossover bonanza between several pop culture IPs, includingFive Nights at Freddy’s,Masters of the Universe, andThe Walking Dead. Other character additions were recently made, asFunko FusionwelcomedInvinciblecharacters Omni-Manand Mark Grayson to the roster, showcasing their Viltrumite powers on the battlefield.
Announced through the developer’s reveal trailer, Mega Man was confirmed to be one of the playable characters inFunko Fusion’s free-to-play Steam demo, available to download now. The 40-second video showed the canon-wielding character blasting his way through a variety of locations from the full game. Additionally, the trailer confirmed players could dress Mega Man in his red and yellow alternate suit fromMega Man 11and the hero’s Rush Suit.
Funko Fusion Welcomes Mega Man to the Playable Characters Roster
10:10 Games wrote onFunko Fusion’s Steam pageafter the demo was released, saying “We’ve been working on this game for three years, and this is the first time we’re inviting the public to experience it outside of recent timed convention demos!” The post also confirmed players could change into Freddy Fazbear and He-Man within the demo, in addition to Mega Man, by using the hidden Pop boxes. Furthermore, the developers recently explainedthe IP selection process forFunko Fusion, expanding on how the team decided which franchises to include in the game.
Mega Manis a popular Japanese franchise, accumulating over 100 video game titles under Capcom. The series has not received a new mainline entry since 2018, butCapcom addressedMega Man’s futureduring the 45th Ordinary General Meeting of Capcom Shareholders. It was also noted that the sci-fi franchise had sold around 41 million copies to date, proving the undying popularity of the action platformer series spanning over 30 years.
Funko has built a passionate community of collectors who love to spend their hard-earned cash on popular vinyl figures, catering to nearly every pop culture niche. The upcoming third-person action game will celebrate selected fandoms with over 60 unique playable characters complete with their own weapons and special moves. Puzzle solving, exploration, and high-octane combat will also bring gameplay to life, as players encounterFunko Fusion’s main antagonist known as Eddy Funko, who is an evil version of Freddy Funko.
Funko Fusion
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Funko Fusion is a third-person action game that’s all about celebrating fandom. Play with some of your favorite characters from across TV, movies, games, and comics, and explore handcrafted worlds inspired by Jurassic World, Back to the Future, JAWS, The Thing, Chucky, Battlestar Galactica, Hot Fuzz, The Umbrella Academy, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Masters of the Universe, Invincible, and many more!Select, unlock, and play with 60+ unique playable characters from more than 20 fan-favorite franchises, all lovingly recreated in Funko Pop! form.Each character has their own weapons and special moves, and some characters have unique skills for solving puzzles and finding secrets.Explore your favorite franchises in video game form, relive memorable moments, and play through a unique story that ties them all together!Shoot, blast, and whack enemies in ranged and melee combat. Craft gadgets and items to give yourself an advantage or to unlock hidden areas.
