In a future not too far away, Mega Man and his friends finally managed to capture the notorious Dr. Wily, bringing peace to the world. With Wily behind bars, everyone hoped the chaos was over for good. But Dr. Wily had a backup plan! Anticipating his capture, he secretly built four Robot Masters in a hidden lab. If they didn't hear from him within six months, these robots were programmed to activate and search for him. True to plan, six months later, they awaken and start causing havoc in the city where Wily is imprisoned, leaving a trail of destruction. Can Mega Man stop them before it's too late?