Mega Man Xtreme 2 is an action-platform video game developed and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color. It is a spin-off title in the Mega Man X series and a follow-up to Mega Man Xtreme, which was released the previous year. Mega Man Xtreme 2 takes place in the 22nd century, between the events of Mega Man X3 and Mega Man X4. The DNA souls of robots known as "Reploids" around the world are being stolen and used to create an army of undead "Mavericks". The "Maverick Hunters" X and Zero quickly spring into action, now with the help of their young ally Iris.