Mega Man fans have a new reason to lose their minds. Matt Hill, the voice actor behind Bass.EXE in the Mega Man NT Warrior anime, made a cryptic comment during a December 6th meet-and-greet telling attendees to “keep an eye out for a new game.” The timing is suspicious as hell considering Capcom just announced Mega Man: Dual Override at The Game Awards. While Hill didn’t name any specific project, the implication has the fanbase convinced that Bass is making his triumphant return after being mysteriously absent from Mega Man 11.
Who Is Matt Hill and Why Does This Matter?
Matt Hill is a Canadian voice actor best known for playing Ed in Ed, Edd n Eddy, but to Mega Man fans he’s the definitive English voice of Bass.EXE from the Mega Man NT Warrior anime series that ran in the early 2000s. Bass is essentially the Shadow the Hedgehog of Mega Man, a dark rival character who exists solely to be cooler and edgier than the hero. He’s insanely popular with fans despite having questionable motivation beyond wanting to prove he’s stronger than Mega Man.
The interesting thing about Hill’s comment is that Capcom brought him back to reprise the role of Bass.EXE for the mobile trading card game Teppen in December 2024. That was the first time he’d voiced the character in nearly 20 years. Now, less than a year later, he’s dropping hints about “a new game” right after Mega Man: Dual Override gets announced. The dots aren’t hard to connect, even if they’re not officially connected yet.
Bass Has Been Missing Since 2010
Classic series Bass hasn’t appeared as a playable character in a mainline Mega Man game since Mega Man 10 in 2010. His absence from Mega Man 11 in 2018 was one of the biggest complaints fans had about that game. Proto Man also got left out, and Capcom’s explanation was that they wanted to focus on Mega Man and Roll. Fans universally agreed this was a terrible decision that insulted their intelligence.
The reveal trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override already teased Proto Man’s return through his iconic whistle at the end. If Proto Man is back, it makes perfect sense that Bass would return as well. The two rival characters have been paired together in almost every game they’ve appeared in since Mega Man 7 introduced Bass in 1995. Leaving one out while including the other would be incredibly strange.
The Classic Bass Never Had an English Voice
Here’s where things get interesting from a production standpoint. The classic Mega Man series version of Bass has never had an official English voice actor. The only time Bass has been voiced in English was the Battle Network version (Bass.EXE) from the anime. In Japanese media, voice actress Keiko Nemoto has voiced both versions of Bass, including in the mobile game Mega Man X DiVE.
If Capcom wants Bass in Dual Override and needs English voice work, who better to call than Matt Hill, who they literally just brought back for Teppen? It would make total sense from a continuity and branding perspective. Hill already has familiarity with the character, fans love his performance, and Capcom clearly trusts him enough to bring him back after two decades.
What We Know About Dual Override
Mega Man: Dual Override was announced at The Game Awards 2024 with a brief trailer showing Mega Man blasting through futuristic environments with new abilities. The game is officially the 12th mainline entry in the classic series and is scheduled for release in 2027 across all major platforms. That’s a long development window, giving Capcom plenty of time to include multiple playable characters beyond just Mega Man.
The “Dual” in the title suggests some kind of two-character mechanic or switching system. Some fans speculate this could mean simultaneous control of two characters, tag-team gameplay, or simply the ability to choose between Mega Man and other characters like Proto Man and Bass for different levels. The subtitle “Override” implies breaking through limits or surpassing restrictions, which thematically fits with rival characters who push Mega Man to be stronger.
Voice work for Dual Override is already underway. Dr. Light’s voice actor Doug Stone can be heard briefly in the live version of the reveal trailer, confirming that voice production has started even though the game is still three years away. That timeline aligns with Hill’s December 6th comment about keeping an eye out for a new game. If he’s been approached or even already recorded lines, he’d know something is happening but couldn’t say specifics due to NDAs.
The Pattern of Voice Actor Leaks
Voice actors accidentally leaking projects happens constantly in the gaming industry. They’re often among the first people brought in during early production because dialogue recording needs to happen well before final animations and cutscenes are completed. But voice actors aren’t typically bound by the same strict NDAs as developers, or they simply don’t fully understand what they’re allowed to discuss publicly.
Recent examples include Dante’s voice actor Reuben Langdon seemingly confirming Devil May Cry 6 in April 2025, Edward Kenway’s voice actor Matt Ryan hinting at the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake in June 2025, and various voice actors revealing their involvement with Persona 4 Revival before it was officially announced. Matt Hill’s vague “keep an eye out” comment fits this exact pattern of dropping hints without explicitly naming the project.
Why Voice Actors Do This
Most voice actors aren’t trying to break NDAs or get themselves or developers in trouble. They’re excited about their work and want to share that excitement with fans at conventions and meet-and-greets. The problem is they often don’t realize how rabid gaming communities are at piecing together tiny scraps of information. A throwaway comment that seems innocuous to them becomes front-page news on gaming leak forums within hours.
In Hill’s case, he might not have even been referring to Mega Man at all. Voice actors work on multiple projects simultaneously, and he could have been talking about any number of games, anime, or other media he’s involved with. But the timing right after Dual Override’s announcement combined with his history voicing Bass makes the Mega Man connection seem incredibly likely.
Fan Expectations vs Reality
The Mega Man fanbase has been burned before by getting hyped over nothing. Mega Man 11 was supposed to be the triumphant return of the series after eight years of silence, and while it was a solid game, the absence of Proto Man and Bass as playable characters was a massive disappointment. Capcom promised to do better with future entries, but actions speak louder than words.
Proto Man’s whistle in the Dual Override trailer is a good sign that Capcom learned their lesson. Including both rival characters as fully playable with unique movesets would go a long way toward making fans happy. Bass in particular deserves the spotlight after being left out of Mega Man 11 despite appearing in Mega Man 7, 8, and 10 as either a rival boss or playable character.
When Will We Know For Sure?
With Dual Override not releasing until 2027, we probably won’t get character confirmation for quite a while. Capcom will likely drip-feed information over the next two years through trailers, screenshots, and gameplay demos. If Bass is in the game, they might reveal him during a major gaming event like E3 (if it still exists by then), Summer Game Fest, or another Game Awards.
Alternatively, Capcom could just announce it early if they’re confident in the decision. Confirming Proto Man and Bass as playable would generate massive goodwill and pre-orders from fans who were disappointed by their absence in Mega Man 11. It’s a low-risk reveal that only helps marketing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matt Hill?
Matt Hill is a Canadian voice actor known for playing Ed in Ed, Edd n Eddy and Bass.EXE in the Mega Man NT Warrior anime. Capcom brought him back to reprise Bass.EXE for the mobile game Teppen in December 2024.
What did Matt Hill say about a new game?
During a December 6, 2025 meet-and-greet, Hill made a vague comment telling fans to “keep an eye out for a new game.” He didn’t name any specific project, but the timing right after Mega Man: Dual Override’s announcement has sparked speculation.
Will Bass be in Mega Man: Dual Override?
Not confirmed. This is pure speculation based on Hill’s comment, the timing of the announcement, and the fact that Proto Man is already teased in the trailer. Bass and Proto Man are usually paired together in Mega Man games.
Why wasn’t Bass in Mega Man 11?
Capcom said they wanted to focus on Mega Man and Roll. Fans universally criticized this decision as Bass and Proto Man had been playable in previous entries and their absence hurt the game’s replay value.
Has Bass ever had an English voice before?
Only the Battle Network version, Bass.EXE, voiced by Matt Hill in the anime. The classic Mega Man series version of Bass has never had official English voice acting, though he’s been voiced in Japanese media.
When does Mega Man: Dual Override release?
2027, across all major platforms. That’s roughly three years away, giving Capcom plenty of development time to include multiple playable characters.
What is the “Dual” in Dual Override referring to?
Unknown. Speculation ranges from two-character gameplay mechanics to simply having multiple playable characters like Mega Man and Proto Man available. The title suggests some kind of paired or switching system.
Could Matt Hill have been talking about a different game?
Absolutely possible. Voice actors work on multiple projects simultaneously. However, the timing right after Dual Override’s announcement combined with his recent Teppen work makes Mega Man the most likely candidate.
The Bottom Line
Matt Hill’s comment is exactly the kind of vague hint that drives gaming communities crazy with speculation. Is it concrete proof that Bass will appear in Mega Man: Dual Override? No. Is it a pretty strong indication that something Mega Man-related is happening with Hill’s involvement? Yeah, probably. The fact that Capcom already brought him back for Teppen after 20 years suggests they’re thinking about Bass again, and Dual Override is the perfect opportunity to bring the character back properly.
Proto Man’s tease in the trailer is already a great sign that Capcom learned from Mega Man 11’s mistakes. Including Bass as well would be the cherry on top for fans who’ve been waiting 15 years to play as the purple anti-hero in a mainline game again. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen, but the speculation is fun and the circumstantial evidence is compelling enough to get excited about.
We’ll probably have to wait until 2026 for official character reveals, but in the meantime, Matt Hill’s cryptic comment has given Mega Man fans something to obsess over while counting down the days until 2027. And honestly? After the long drought between Mega Man 10 and 11, having two new games in development is already a win. If one of them includes Bass, that’s just bonus chaos.