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==Classic era== | ==Classic era== | ||
In the [[Classic era]], all numbered video games (''Mega Man'' to ''Mega Man 11'') are canon. | |||
==X era== | ==X era== | ||
In the [[X era]], all numbered video games (''Mega Man X'' to ''Mega Man X8'') are canon. | |||
==Zero era== | ==Zero era== | ||
In the [[Zero era]], all numbered video games (''Mega Man Zero'' to ''Mega Man Zero 4'') are canon. | |||
==ZX era== | ==ZX era== | ||
In the [[ZX era]], both the main video games (''Mega Man ZX'' and ''Mega Man ZX Advent'') are canon. | |||
==Legends era== | ==Legends era== | ||
In the [[Legends era]], both the main video games (''Mega Man Legends'' and ''Mega Man Legends 2'') are canon. | |||
==Battle Network era== | ==Battle Network era== | ||
In the [[Battle Network era]], all numbered video games (''Mega Man Battle Network'' to ''Mega Man Battle Network 6'') are canon. Version differences, such as ''Mega Man Battle Network 3: Blue Version'' and ''Mega Man Battle Network 3: White Version'', rarely have enough bearing on the story to require canon scrutiny. | |||
==Star Force era== | ==Star Force era== | ||
In the [[Star Force era]], all numbered video games (''Mega Man Star Force'' to ''Mega Man Star Force 3'') are canon. Version differences, such as ''Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace'' and ''Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker'', rarely have enough bearing on the story to require canon scrutiny. | |||
==Crossovers== | ==Crossovers== | ||
Revision as of 02:06, 4 September 2024
Canon refers to the body of works taking place in a fictional world that are widely considered to be official or authoritative.[1] The Mega Man franchise has its own canon body of works that are recognized by its creators, such as Capcom. Generally, the mainline numbered video games released by Capcom are always part of canon. Where canon can become confusing is with spin-off games and non-video game media. This page will contain sources and explanations as to which works are part of each era's canon, and which are not.
Classic era
In the Classic era, all numbered video games (Mega Man to Mega Man 11) are canon.
X era
In the X era, all numbered video games (Mega Man X to Mega Man X8) are canon.
Zero era
In the Zero era, all numbered video games (Mega Man Zero to Mega Man Zero 4) are canon.
ZX era
In the ZX era, both the main video games (Mega Man ZX and Mega Man ZX Advent) are canon.
Legends era
In the Legends era, both the main video games (Mega Man Legends and Mega Man Legends 2) are canon.
Battle Network era
In the Battle Network era, all numbered video games (Mega Man Battle Network to Mega Man Battle Network 6) are canon. Version differences, such as Mega Man Battle Network 3: Blue Version and Mega Man Battle Network 3: White Version, rarely have enough bearing on the story to require canon scrutiny.
Star Force era
In the Star Force era, all numbered video games (Mega Man Star Force to Mega Man Star Force 3) are canon. Version differences, such as Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace and Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker, rarely have enough bearing on the story to require canon scrutiny.
Crossovers
Crossover games are generally considered non-canon. However, there are some exceptions.
Other media
Most works referred to as "other media" on the Mega Man Wiki are not considered part of the main canon. Some works, such as Captain N: The Game Master or Mega Man: Fully Charged, have their own self-contained worlds that clearly diverge from the video games. Other works that adapt material from the video games, such as the 1994 Mega Man series, the anime Mega Man NT Warrior, or the Rockman X manga by Yoshihiro Iwamoto, are also treated as their own independent worlds despite directly drawing on the video games.
References
- ↑ Canon (fiction) on Wikipedia
