Mega Man X3 is an action-RPG game developed by Capcom and published by Bandai Namco. It is the third game in the Mega Man X series, and is a sequel to the 1996 game Mega Man X2. It was released in Europe on October 6, 2000, and in North America on October 11, 2000. The game is set in a new, original world, and follows the adventures of Mega Man X3 as he travels through different worlds, fighting enemies along the way. The game features a variety of new and returning enemy types, as well as a new level-design system that allows the player to create their own levels. Mega Man X3 is a high-definition platform game with 5.1 surround sound, and it supports the GameCube's 'Dual Shock' controller. It was the first game in the series to be released in widescreen mode, and the first game in the series to be released in a 'Super Nintendo' format.