Rockman: Dual Override Reveals Twinkle Girl, First Female Robot Boss in About 18 Years
A new female-type robot boss appearing roughly 18 years after Splash Woman, plus the return of Astro Man, gives Rockman: Dual Override a roster that leans on series history while adding fresh designs.
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New footage of Rockman: Dual Override reveals the boss Twinkle Girl, an apprentice entertainer robot whose desire to perform runs out of control and causes her to wield fireworks in a rampage. Counting from Splash Woman in Rockman 9, she is the first female-type robot boss in about 18 years. Fans on X called her cute. The trailer also shows Astro Man from Rockman 8 returning. The game launches in 2027.
Twinkle Girl is an apprentice entertainer robot whose desire to perform on the main stage runs out of control, according to the official website. In the trailer she corners Rockman with fireworks and is then defeated by him.
The reveal drew immediate reaction on X, with comments on the official account including "The new character is cute," "The girl boss is cute," and "I have to draw her!"
Rockman: Dual Override also confirms Astro Man, a boss from Rockman 8, appearing in the footage. Some users expressed joy over his return.
The game is scheduled for release in 2027 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games).
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