Software:My Hero Ultra Rumble

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Short description: 2023 video game
My Hero Ultra Rumble
Cover art featuring Izuku Midoriya, Shoto Todoroki, and Katsuki Bakugo
Cover art
Developer(s)Byking
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Entertainment
Director(s)Tatsumi Kimoto
Producer(s)
  • Masahiko Inotani
  • Atsushi Sato
Programmer(s)Soji Seta
Artist(s)
  • Yu Shimotori
  • Naoyuki Takano
Composer(s)Masahiro Aoki
SeriesMy Hero Academia
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
ReleaseSeptember 28, 2023
Genre(s)Battle royale, action
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

My Hero Ultra Rumble, known in Japan as Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. is a 2023 free-to-play battle royale game developed by Byking and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in September 2023. It is the fourth console game based on Kōhei Horikoshi's manga series My Hero Academia—following the 3D fighting games Battle for All (2016), One's Justice (2018), and One's Justice 2 (2020)—and the third to be developed by Byking.

Gameplay

Ultra Rumble is a third-person battle royale action game which also incorporates elements of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games.[1] The game can be played against other players online, or against CPU opponents offline. Matches feature up to 24 players, divided into eight teams of three by default, with separate modes for two-person teams and solos added in later updates.[2][3]

Like other battle royale games, players compete across a periodically-shrinking map until only one team remains. Each character has three Quirk skills to use in combat—which have varying cooldowns between uses, depending on their strength—and a unique action, such as Izuku's ability to carry a downed teammate out of harm's way.[4] In addition to combat, players explore the map to collect items, such as cards to upgrade the strength of Quirk skills, or potions that increase the "Guard Point" gauge which prevents damage and knockback.[4]

Characters

Playable characters are sorted into five groups—Assault, Rapid, Strike, Support and Technical—depending on their playstyle.[5] Six characters are unlocked by default, while additional characters and cosmetics can be acquired through a gacha system.[6][7] Some characters and cosmetics can also be unlocked via the "Special License", a battle pass that can either be leveled up by playing a large number of matches, or using microtransactions.[8] Players are also occasionally given "Rental Tickets", which can be spent to play a few matches using a character that has not yet been unlocked.[8] Each character's voice actor reprises their role from the anime series in both Japanese and English.[9]

Unlocked by default Unlocked via Special License Unlocked exclusively via gacha
  • Izuku Midoriya
  • Ochaco Uraraka
  • Cementoss
  • Mt. Lady
  • Tomura Shigaraki
  • Dabi
  • Katsuki Bakugo
  • Shoto Todoroki
  • Tsuyu Asui
  • Mr. Compress
  • Himiko Toga
  • All Might
  • All For One S4
  • All For One (Youth)[lower-alpha 1] S13
  • Denki Kaminari
  • Eijiro Kirishima
  • Endeavor S2
  • Fumikage Tokoyami S15
  • Gentle Criminal S18
  • Hawks S7
  • Hitoshi Shinso S10
  • Ibara Shiozaki
  • Itsuka Kendo
  • Izuku Midoriya (OFA)[lower-alpha 1] S13
  • Kurogiri S9
  • Lady Nagant S14
  • Mirio Togata S5
  • Mirko S17
  • Momo Yaoyorozu
  • Neito Monoma S11
  • Nejire Hado S8
  • Overhaul S6
  • Shōta Aizawa
  • Star and Stripe S16
  • Tamaki Amajiki S12
  • Tenya Ida
  • Twice

^S2 Added in Season 2[2]
^S4 Added in Season 4[10]
^S5 Added in Season 5[11]
^S6 Added in Season 6[12]
^S7 Added in Season 7[13]
^S8 Added in Season 8[14]
^S9 Added in Season 9[15]
^S10 Added in Season 10[16]
^S11 Added in Season 11[17]
^S12 Added in Season 12[18]
^S13 Added in Season 13[19]
^S14 Added in Season 14[20]
^S15 Added in Season 15[21]
^S16 Added in Season 16[22]
^S17 Added in Season 17[23]
^S18 Added in Season 18[24]

Development and release

Ultra Rumble was announced in Weekly Shōnen Jump on January 13, 2022.[25][26] Byking, who previously developed My Hero One's Justice (2018) and My Hero One's Justice 2 (2020), returned as the developer.[9] In an interview with Anime News Network, producer Aoba Miyazaki explained that the developers hoped to provide a unique experience within the battle royale game genre through the use of the My Hero Academia characters' different fighting styles.[27]

Two closed beta tests were held prior to release; from February 2 to February 6, 2022,[28] and from August 17 to August 21, 2022,[29] followed by an open beta from May 25 to June 1, 2023.[30] The full game was released by Bandai Namco Entertainment on September 28, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.[31][32] Post-launch content has been released in seasons every two months, including new characters, modes, gameplay mechanics, stages, and cosmetics.[33][24]

Reception

In a preview of the closed beta version, Josh Tolentino of Siliconera called Ultra Rumble "rough and unbalanced", but said it had "a lot of potential".[4] Scott Adams of The Outerhaven enjoyed the closed beta while noting balance issues.[34] Stef Watson of Couch Soup found the open beta enjoyable despite not being able to get into other battle royale games.[35]

Upon release, James Birks of TheXboxHub gave the game 4/5 stars, praising its map design, matchmaking, and spectacle, while criticizing the small villain roster and lack of mode variety at launch.[5]

Ultra Rumble was downloaded seven million times in its first month.[36][37] It surpassed ten million downloads by February 8, 2024.[38]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 A separate version of the character based on the final arc of the series.

References

  1. ↑ Fargis, Edward (3 October 2023). "How to Get Started in My Hero Ultra Rumble". https://www.siliconera.com/how-to-get-started-in-my-hero-ultra-rumble/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bates, Saniah (27 November 2023). "My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 2 brings Endeavor to the fight". https://www.destructoid.com/my-hero-ultra-rumble-season-2-endeavor/. 
  3. ↑ Richman, Olivia (20 December 2023). "Solo Battles Have Arrived in My Hero Ultra Rumble" (in en). https://www.si.com/esports/news/solo-battle-guide. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Tolentino, Josh (23 August 2022). "Preview: My Hero Ultra Rumble Beta Shows Heroic Potential". https://www.siliconera.com/preview-my-hero-ultra-rumble-beta-shows-heroic-potential/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Birks, James (11 October 2023). "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Review". https://www.thexboxhub.com/my-hero-ultra-rumble-review/. 
  6. ↑ Yadav, Karan (4 October 2023). "How to unlock characters in My Hero Ultra Rumble". https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-unlock-characters-in-my-hero-ultra-rumble/. 
  7. ↑ Fargis, Edward (9 October 2023). "My Hero Ultra Rumble Customization Guide". https://www.siliconera.com/my-hero-ultra-rumble-customization-guide/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE – Developer's Blog VOL. 9" (in en). 28 September 2023. https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/my-hero-academia/news/my-hero-ultra-rumble-developers-blog-vol-9. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Byking (28 September 2023). 僕のヒーローアカデミア ウルトラランブル. Windows. Bandai Namco Entertainment. Scene: Credits. 
  10. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 4 Trailer - IGN" (in en). 27 March 2024. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-4-trailer. 
  11. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 5 Launch Trailer - IGN" (in en). 23 May 2024. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-5-launch-trailer. 
  12. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 6 Trailer - IGN" (in en). 23 July 2024. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-6-trailer. 
  13. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 7 Trailer - IGN" (in en). 21 September 2024. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-7-trailer. 
  14. ↑ "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE "Season 8" now live" (in en). 20 November 2024. https://www.gonintendo.com/contents/42916-my-hero-ultra-rumble-season-8-now-live. 
  15. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 9 Trailer - IGN" (in en). 21 January 2025. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-9-trailer. 
  16. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 10 Trailer - IGN" (in en). 25 March 2025. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-10-trailer. 
  17. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 11 Trailer - IGN" (in en). 20 May 2025. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-11-trailer. 
  18. ↑ "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE — Season 12 Trailer". 21 July 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxVzHInXmqc. 
  19. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Official Season 13 Trailer - IGN" (in en). 21 September 2025. https://www.ign.com/videos/my-hero-ultra-rumble-official-season-13-trailer. 
  20. ↑ "Lady Nagant joins My Hero Ultra Rumble on Dec. 17th, 2025" (in en). 16 December 2025. https://gonintendo.com/contents/56008-lady-nagant-joins-my-hero-ultra-rumble-on-dec-17th-2025. 
  21. ↑ "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE — Season 15 Trailer". 19 January 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB8aWvBPEWA. 
  22. ↑ "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE — Season 16 Trailer". 21 March 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDvub8smPkw. 
  23. ↑ "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE — Season 17 Trailer". 24 May 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ypSj8Fil8. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE — Season 18 Trailer". 26 July 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRy4UGHgoXE. 
  25. ↑ Romano, Sal (13 January 2022). "Free-to-play battle royale My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". https://www.gematsu.com/2022/01/free-to-play-battle-royale-my-hero-academia-ultra-rumble-announced-for-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc. 
  26. ↑ Bankhurst, Adam (13 January 2022). "My Hero Academia Is Becoming a Battle Royale" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/my-hero-academia-ultra-rumble-is-becoming-a-battle-royale. 
  27. ↑ "Interview: My Hero Ultra Rumble Producer Aoba Miyazaki" (in en). 14 November 2022. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-11-14/my-hero-ultra-rumble-producer-aoba-miyazaki/.190650. 
  28. ↑ Sinha, Ravi (17 January 2022). "My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble Receives First Gameplay Trailers, Closed Beta Set for February 2nd to 6th". https://gamingbolt.com/my-hero-academia-ultra-rumble-receives-first-gameplay-trailers-closed-beta-set-for-february-2nd-to-6th. 
  29. ↑ Roth, Emma (6 July 2022). "My Hero Academia's battle royale beta is coming soon and will be free to play" (in en). https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/6/23196821/my-hero-academia-battle-royale-beta-ps4-bandai-namco-anime. 
  30. ↑ Penwell, Chris (18 May 2023). "When is the My Hero Ultra Rumble Open Beta? - Platforms, start time and end date". https://www.destructoid.com/when-is-the-my-hero-ultra-rumble-open-beta-platforms-start-time-and-end-date/. 
  31. ↑ Lada, Jenni (21 September 2023). "My Hero Ultra Rumble Battle Royale Game Release Date Set for Next Week". https://www.siliconera.com/my-hero-ultra-rumble-battle-royale-game-release-date-set-for-next-week/. 
  32. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble - Launch Content and Roadmap" (in en). 28 September 2023. https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/my-hero-academia/news/my-hero-ultra-rumble-launch-content-and-roadmap. 
  33. ↑ "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Season 3 Now Available" (in en). 25 January 2024. https://www.gonintendo.com/contents/31204-my-hero-ultra-rumble-season-3-now-available. 
  34. ↑ Adams, Scott (27 August 2022). "My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble Beta Impressions". https://www.theouterhaven.net/2022/08/my-hero-academia-ultra-rumble-beta-impressions/. 
  35. ↑ Watson, Stef (7 June 2023). "My Hero Ultra Rumble: Finally, A Battle Royale I Can't Wait To Drop Into!". https://couchsoup.com/my-hero-ultra-rumble-finally-a-battle-royale-i-cant-wait-to-drop-into/. 
  36. ↑ "My Hero Ultra Rumble hits 7 million downloads" (in en). 1 November 2023. https://www.gonintendo.com/contents/28100-my-hero-ultra-rumble-hits-7-million-downloads. 
  37. ↑ Romano, Sal (1 November 2023). "My Hero Ultra Rumble downloads top seven million". https://www.gematsu.com/2023/11/my-hero-ultra-rumble-downloads-top-seven-million. 
  38. ↑ "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Reaches 10 Million Downloads" (in en). 8 February 2024. https://www.gonintendo.com/contents/31763-my-hero-ultra-rumble-reaches-10-million-downloads. 

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