Mega Man X8 Sends to an alternative future, where humanity has improved refilers. The task of androids is that they need to build a cosmolift that should deliver the goods to the moon. The reason for the construction is a long war with Maurs, which took many resources. Planet Earth does not have many necessary goods. Therefore, the elevator is vital for humanity. Robots can also fight all kinds of viruses and use biometric materials of other androids. The latter makes it possible to collect special skills. After the failure during the loading of the goods, some of the reference survived, having copied the body of the sigma.

In the Rockman X8, in addition to levels where you have to fight with mover, there are mini-games. On the way there is a hologram of Dr. Light, which gives capsules and part of the necessary armor. Each character has assistants – navigators who facilitate the passage, giving advice. Layer helps to find the flaws of enemies, Palett has developed a sensation for secret places, Ailia unites the advantages of her colleagues.

The gamer has to choose one of the 3 protagonists:

• X is a fighting hero who is used to the battles at a distance.
• Zero is a dodger that can use a double jump, while the energy scale remains untouched.
• Axel – has the opportunity to become a double of an opponent, which are similar in characteristics to him. With the help of reactive boots, refiloid can fly for a certain time.