Last week, I talked about the Mega Man X1: Proto Edition update, which you can read here. This time, we’re moving on to its sequel, Mega Man X2: Proto Edition, and like before, Protoman once again takes center stage.
Version 1.2 brings the same level of polish as the first game while giving X2 its own identity. The most obvious change is the complete addition of Protoman’s iconic scarf and shield, now visible in every animation. Sometimes the shield covers the scarf, but both are there, giving him the look fans expect. The shield is also functional, letting Protoman guard against damage in a way that feels true to his character.
Buster shots now pack more punch, marked by a bold red glow, and the Giga Crush can instantly take down most bosses, an intentional nod to the Hadouken secret from X1. Special weapons have been rebalanced to deal extra damage but deplete faster, keeping battles intense. Even the visuals of combat have been enhanced, with charge shot colors inspired by real heat levels and particle effects to match.
Presentation-wise, the update delivers plenty of attention to detail. Dialogue is now color-coded depending on the character, menus and intro sequences carry Protoman-themed colors, and new animations for dashing, idling, and victory pose draw from his Mega Man 7 appearance. These changes make the game feel more personal to Protoman while respecting the style of the original X2.
There are still a couple of minor quirks mainly involving charge shots while wall-sliding but overall, this update makes Mega Man X2: Proto Edition feel like a natural, fully realized follow-up to the first hack.
Download the patch here.
