MegaMan X: Corrupted features X and Zero as the primary playable characters, as well as both fresh and familiar NPCs assisting in gameplay.

Playable Characters

Main Characters

X and Zero are playable from the start, and each have their own story depending on who is selected when starting a new game. After certain events, X and Zero can be switched between freely in the main game.

X
Zero

Bonus Characters

Synthia and Axl are unlockable "non-canon" playable characters, with Synthia and Axl currently having no planned "story" to go with them.

Axl
Synthia

Supporting Cast

The Maverick Hunters provide various support functions for X and Zero during the game, and can be spoken to when visiting the Hunter Base.

Returning Characters from Mega Man X5

Signas
Leader of the Maverick Hunters and commanding officer for each mission. He provides X and Zero with details on their objectives and mobilizes the Hunters in response to new Maverick threats.
Alia
Senior Navigator and Computer Specialist for the Maverick Hunters. She is first seen coordinating the evacuation on the Hunter airship, but is reported missing after the crash.
Douglas
Lead Engineer and mechanic of the Maverick Hunters. He is seen trying to stabilize the reactor on the Hunter airship, but is nowhere to be found after the crash.
Lifesaver
Hunters Chief Physician. During the attack on the Hunter airship he is seen aiding injured reploids, but after the crash his escape pod could not be located.

New Characters

Siren
Emergency Medical Officer for the Maverick Hunters. She works closely with Lifesaver to ensure returning units are back in working order as soon as possible.
Synthia
Junior Navigator for the Maverick Hunters, taking the lead role in the sudden absence of Alia. She closely monitors developing situations and advises plans of approach for X and Zero.
Wave
Head of Tech Engineering for the Maverick Hunters. His new Nav-Chip is what allows X and Zero to manage their missions and upgrades while out on the field.
Remi
Hunters Chief of Security. She is an elite hunter who coordinates defenses at the base, and leads a strike team for high-level security threats.

Iron Horn
Shop mechanic with expert knowledge of Ride Armors. He's got a knack for doing more with less, and is responsible for the Ride Armors' new modular design.
Guin
Even the Maverick Hunters have chores; you can usually find Guin moving boxes around the base. May or may not be related to a past Maverick.
Hunter Guards
Low-ranking reploids in the Maverick Hunters who provide support in various situations, such as scouting out locations or guarding the base. The vast majority of them went missing after the airship's emergency evacuation.
Riff
...Is that a dog?