Trending Now - Ben Diskin Exits Mega Man: Dual Override Due to Contract Issues
WHO:
Ben Diskin, voice actor for Mega Man
Capcom, video game developer
SAG-AFTRA, actors' union
WHAT:
Ben Diskin announced he will not reprise his role as Mega Man in the upcoming game Mega Man: Dual Override.
SAG-AFTRA issued a “Do Not Work Order” against Mega Man: Dual Override on March 9th, 2026.
The order bars union members from working on the game due to Capcom's failure to initiate the signatory process for hiring unionized actors.
Diskin stated, “With a broken Blue Bomber heart, I am no longer the voice of Mega Man.”
WHERE:
The game Mega Man: Dual Override is set to be released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
WHEN:
The announcement of Diskin's exit was made on March 9th, 2026.
Mega Man: Dual Override is scheduled for release in 2027.
WHY:
Diskin refused to return due to the condition of working without the protections of a union contract.
Diskin expressed concerns about the risks associated with AI and the lack of enforceable protections without a union contract.
SAG-AFTRA's order was issued because Capcom did not comply with union hiring processes.
HOW:
Diskin communicated his decision via social media, detailing the conditions set by Capcom.
The “Do Not Work Order” from SAG-AFTRA instructs members to withhold acting services for the production until further notice.
(UPDATED March 11, 2026 07:21 UTC)
In a significant development for the gaming community, voice actor Ben Diskin announced he will not reprise his role as Mega Man in the upcoming game Mega Man: Dual Override, citing concerns over working without union protections. This decision comes after SAG-AFTRA issued a “Do Not Work Order” against the game on March 9, 2026, due to Capcom's failure to follow proper hiring processes for unionized actors. Diskin expressed his disappointment on social media, stating, “With a broken Blue Bomber heart, I am no longer the voice of Mega Man,” highlighting the risks associated with AI and the need for enforceable protections.