My Hero Ultra Rumble is an online battle royale video game, free to play, based on the hit manga anime series My Hero Academia. It was released worldwide on September 28, 2023. The game was developed by Byking Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Players can play as their favorite heroes or villains from the series. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Gameplay
The game is an online battle royale, with 24 players in total, divided into 8 teams with three people each. Players will be dropped into an arena to fight as teams until the last ones are left standing. Players can select the characters they want to play, which all come with unique attributes - both skills and weaknesses.
There are also items to collect on the battlefield such as Healing items and skill cards used to level up the special abilities and increase their range and power, or even to create a temporary boost in skill. There is also the option to customize the costumes, voice tags, and emotes, which can be unlocked as we progress in the game. There is also the option to use rolls using tickets in-game or can be obtained by using items that can be achieved via in-game purchases using real money.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: AMD FX-6300 / Intel Core i5-2550K
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7770 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 6 GB available space
Recommended Requirements
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-3470
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 280X / Nvidia GeForce GTX 660Ti
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 6 GB available space
Is Crossplay available in My Hero Ultra Rumble?
No, My Hero Ultra Rumble currently does not support cross-platform gameplay. The players on Playstation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch cannot compete with each other. There is no official announcement on cross-platform support by the developers yet but there are speculations of the feature being added in the future because the developers haven't ruled out the possibility.
List of Playable characters
Assault
Izuku Midoriya
All Might
Mt. Lady
Itsuka Kendo
Eijiro Kirishima
Endeavor
Support
Cementoss
Mr. Compress
Ibara Shiozaki
Momo Yaoyorozu
Technical
Dabi
Himiko Toga
Eraser Head
Strike
Katsuki Bakugo
Shoto Todoroki
Tomura Shigaraki
Denki Kaminari
Izuku Midoriya: Full Bullet
Rapid
Ochaco Uraraka
Tsuyu Asui
Tenya Ida
Twice
Non-Playable
Present Mic (Announcer)
Kota Izumi (Rescue civilian)
Critical response
Since its launch on September 23, My Hero Ultra Rumble has received mixed reviews. There has been praise for the genuine recreation of the My Hero Academia universe and the battle royale mode combat, but there has also been criticism of the game’s balance issues and lack of content variety. However, the developers of the game have shown commitment with regular patches and have promised to add new playable characters and game modes.
FAQs on My Hero Ultra Rumble video game
A. No, you can queue for matches solo, but the game heavily emphasizes teamwork. Having a coordinated team with complementary Quirks can significantly increase your chances of winning.
A. Exploring the map to find stat-boosting items and special capsules with random hero or villain gear is important. Additionally, capturing control points and rescuing civilians can further power up your team.
A. The launch roster includes a mix of popular heroes and villains. Some playable characters include Deku, Bakugo, Shigaraki Tomura, and Dabi. The developers plan to add more characters through future updates.