Capcom has sent word that the second wave of downloadable content for Mega Man 9 will be hitting all console digital distribution systems this week. Already available on WiiWare, the DLC pack includes two new difficulty modes, Hard and Expert, along with a Special Time Attack Stage. Just a word of caution, the Expert setting triples the game’s level of difficulty.

All three pieces of DLC are scheduled to hit the Xbox Live Marketplace on October 21, with a PSN release following on the 23rd. Full details on the new content can be found after the break.

Hard Mode – Dubbed Hero Mode in Japan, this mode enables you to play the entire game on an increased difficulty level with alternate enemy distribution and spawning points. Hard Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.

Expert Mode – Dubbed Super Hero Mode Japan, this mode represents the apex of Mega Man 9 difficulty settings and is not for the novice Mega Man 9 player. This mode triples the level of difficulty from the default Mega Man 9 game. Expert Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.

Special Time Attack Stage – This DLC gives you an additional stage for Time Attack Mode, complete with an all new level and Robot Master Boss, “Fake Man.” Similar in difficulty to the Willy Stages, players will have a fun time tackling this time sensitive competitive stage. Special Time Attack Stage is not compatible with Challenge Mode.

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