: Between stages, players can visit a shop to spend "Metals" on permanent upgrades for health, weapons, and special chips. Playable Characters
đź’ˇ : If you find the 3D graphics of the original version dated, there is a popular fan-made Mega Man X8 16-Bit demake that recreates the entire game with Super Nintendo-style pixel art. Mega Man X8
Set during the construction of the , the plot follows the Maverick Hunters' attempt to stop a new rebellion led by "Next-Generation Reploids" who are immune to viruses. The story culminates in a confrontation with the series' recurring antagonist, Sigma, and a new threat named Lumine on the surface of the Moon. : Between stages, players can visit a shop
