Press Release: 20XXpo: A New Mega Man Fan Festival Launches for the Series’ 40th Anniversary

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20XXpo: A New Mega Man Fan Festival Launches for the Series’ 40th Anniversary

20XXpo is a new fan-run Mega Man convention launching a Kickstarter today, with a three-day event planned near Seattle in August 2027.

SEATTLE, WA — May 1, 2026 — 20XXpo, a fan-built convention focused entirely on the Mega Man franchise, has launched its Kickstarter campaign. The event is scheduled for August 27–29, 2027 at the Lynnwood Event Center in Lynnwood, Washington, coinciding with Mega Man’s 40th anniversary.

Mega May Is Live Now

The 20XXpo community has already begun celebrating with Mega May, a month-long livestream event running April 30 through June 1. The goal is to complete every Mega Man game ever released across a continuous 769-hour marathon broadcast on Twitch and YouTube.

Viewers can tune in at https://twitch.tv/20XXpo to watch, participate, or join the community chat.

What Is 20XXpo?

20XXpo is a fan-focused event built around the Mega Man community and its long-standing traditions, including speedrunning, music, cosplay, and fan creations.

The three-day event will include:

Gaming
Tournaments, fan game showcases, indie titles, a console lounge spanning the series’ history, and custom arcade experiences

Live Music
Two nights of performances from artists inspired by Mega Man and game music culture

Panels
Voice actor Q&As, creator discussions, and community-led programming

Cosplay
A full cosplay contest with dedicated photo spaces and themed environments

Marketplace
Vendor hall, Artist Alley, and meet-and-greets with creators

Mega Man-athon
The return of the long-running 72-hour charity speedrunning marathon, streamed publicly

Mega Man-athon Returns

Mega Man-athon, previously featured at MAGFest, returns as a core part of 20XXpo. The 72-hour charity marathon will run continuously throughout the weekend, including overnight hours when the convention floor is closed.

The stream will continue remotely through partner locations and community hubs, ensuring uninterrupted coverage. As with past events, the Mega Man-athon broadcast will be available to watch for free.

Virtual Access Available

20XXpo will also offer a Virtual Badge for fans unable to attend in person.

The virtual experience will include dedicated streams for concerts, panels, and other programming, along with community interaction through the official Discord server. Mega Man-athon will remain freely accessible, while additional content will be included as part of the Virtual Badge.

First Guests Announced

The first announced guests include:

• Ian James Corlett, voice of Mega Man in the 1994 animated series
• Vincent Tong, voice of Mega Man in Mega Man: Fully Charged

Additional guests will be announced through stretch goals as the campaign progresses.

Kickstarter Details

The Kickstarter campaign launches today with a funding goal of $87,000.

Reward tiers include:

• Community support tier ($1)
• Virtual access tiers
• Early-bird and standard weekend badges
• Merchandise bundles
• Collector items, including a commemorative Blu-ray

This is an all-or-nothing campaign. If the goal is not met, no funds will be collected.

Kickstarter: Keep an eye out for this on the Press Kit (we’re currently being accepted)
Website: https://www.20xxpo.com
Mega May: https://twitch.tv/20XXpo

Press Kit

A full press kit is available at:
https://www.20xxpo.com/press-kit

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About 20XXpo

20XXpo is organized by members of the Mega Man-athon team and MAGFest staff, with over a decade of experience producing gaming events. The event is fan-run, fan-funded, and not affiliated with Capcom.

Media Contact:
Michelle Belcher, Event Director
michelle@20XXpo.com

“We’re building a home for Mega Man fans that we always wished existed,” said Michelle Belcher, Event Director.

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