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Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 Returns to Nintendo Switch With Three Physical Editions Starting at $39.99
06 Nov 2026
Limited Run Games and Capcom announce physical Nintendo Switch editions of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2, featuring four classic titles and collectible extras. Pre-orders are open until 3 January 2027, with a premium Maverick Hunter Edition priced at $139.99.
6 November 2026 – Limited Run Games, in collaboration with Capcom, has announced the return of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 in a physical Nintendo Switch release, giving fans and collectors an opportunity to own the second half of the classic Mega Man X series on a game card.
Announced on 3 November 2026, the release will be available in three editions: Standard, Double Pack and Maverick Hunter. Prices start at $39.99, with the premium collector's package priced at $139.99.
The collection includes Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7 and Mega Man X8, bringing together four entries from Capcom's long-running action-platforming franchise.
Limited Run Games has opened pre-orders for all three editions, with orders closing on 3 January 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Four Classic Mega Man X Games Return in One Collection
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 brings together four games originally released across different console generations, allowing players to revisit the later entries in the Mega Man X series.
The collection includes Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7 and Mega Man X8, which follow the continuing adventures of X and Zero as they battle powerful enemies and confront threats from rogue Reploids.
Players can control X, using his arm cannon and other abilities to defeat enemies, or play as Zero, whose combat style focuses on close-range attacks with his energy saber.
The games combine platforming, combat and boss encounters, with gameplay evolving across the four entries as the franchise moved between different generations of hardware.
The physical release gives Nintendo Switch owners another way to collect the titles, which have previously been available through digital editions of the compilation.
Additional Features Include X Challenge and an Animated Prequel
Beyond the original games, the collection includes additional content exploring the history of the franchise.
One of its main features is X Challenge, a mode that allows players to face two bosses simultaneously in battles that test their knowledge of enemy attack patterns and combat strategies.
The collection also includes an archive of production artwork, historical merchandise catalogues and promotional materials from the Mega Man X series.
Fans can explore content documenting the development and promotion of the games, providing a look at the franchise's evolution.
An animated prequel film examining the origins of Sigma, one of the series' recurring antagonists, is also included.
These features give returning players access to additional material alongside the four main games.
Three Physical Editions Available for Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games is offering three editions designed for players who want a physical copy of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 or a more extensive collector's package.
| Edition | Price (USD) | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $39.99 | Physical Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 game card, game case and eight-page illustrated booklet |
| Double Pack Edition | $79.99 | Physical game cards for both Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Legacy Collection 2, rigid slipcase, exclusive cover sheet and eight-page booklet |
| Maverick Hunter Edition | $139.99 | Both physical collections, collector's box, exclusive cover sheet, four patches, four-inch Metool plush keychain, light-up Dr. Light Hologram Capsule and eight-page booklet |
The Standard Edition is intended for players who want the four games included in the second collection.
The Double Pack Edition adds the first Mega Man X Legacy Collection, giving buyers access to all eight main games in the Mega Man X series covered by the two compilations.
For collectors, the Maverick Hunter Edition includes the contents of the Double Pack alongside physical merchandise inspired by the franchise.
Its centrepiece is a light-up Dr. Light Hologram Capsule, accompanied by four collectible patches and a four-inch Metool keychain plush.
The additional items reference familiar characters and equipment from the games, making the premium package the most extensive of the three releases.
Limited Run Games Expands Its Physical Game Catalogue
The announcement forms part of Limited Run Games' wider efforts to release physical editions of video games that are otherwise available primarily through digital distribution.
Founded in 2015, the company specialises in producing physical game editions and collector's packages, working with developers and publishers to bring established and independent titles to collectors.
According to the company, it has published more than 1,000 physical games and soundtracks since its founding.
Its collaboration with Capcom gives Mega Man fans another opportunity to purchase the series in physical format for Nintendo Switch.
For players who already own Mega Man X Legacy Collection, the Standard Edition provides the remaining four games, while the larger packages are aimed at those interested in collecting both volumes together.
About Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games is a US publisher and distributor specialising in physical video games and collector's editions.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in North Carolina, the company works with game developers and publishers to produce physical releases for established titles and independent games.
Its catalogue includes more than 1,000 physical games and soundtracks, alongside collector's editions featuring merchandise inspired by popular gaming franchises.
Official website: https://limitedrungames.com/
About Capcom
Capcom is a Japanese video game developer and publisher founded in 1983, known for franchises including Mega Man, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Monster Hunter and Devil May Cry.
The company develops and distributes games for consoles, PCs and other gaming platforms, with its corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan.
Official website: https://www.capcom.com/
