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A new He-Man game?! Can it be? You bet it is, and the retro brawler is set to arrive for consoles and the PC in 2026.
By the power of Grayskull…
Okay, so we’re having a hard time believing that we’re not dreaming here, but it’s true that a new He-Man game is indeed coming up. While the iconic 80s property has had a massive renaissance in the last few decades, video games seemed somehow out of reach. That’s to say, until yesterday.
The upcoming game was revealed at Gamescom yesterday, with He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, which is inbound for 2026. The title will be a retro arcade brawler in form, arriving from Mattel and Limited Run Games, and developed by Bitmap Bureau. You might know that last name from several places, including the upcoming adaptation of one of the 90s’ greatest action films, in Terminator 2D: NO FATE.
Getting back to Eternia though, fans can expect a total of twelve levels of action in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, with multiple heroes to play as. Of course, He-Man is one of those, though the defender of Grayskull won’t be alone. The barbaric superhero will be joined by Teela, Man-at-Arms, and… well actually there’s at least one more hero who’s yet to be revealed.
So stay tuned for that, but in the meantime, you can get your first look at the game in action below.
You have the power
Inspired by the iconic ‘80s cartoon, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction allows players to take control of Eternia’s beloved heroes, including He-Man, Teela, Man-At-Arms, and more, to battle Skeletor and Evil-Lyn and save Eternia from plunging into darkness.
Fight through over 12 action-packed levels using character-specific moves, abilities, and power-ups to stop Skeletor’s ancient ritual that threatens to take over Eternia. Battle Cat, He-Man’s fearless feline companion, also joins the fray, battling on the side of justice with his claws unsheathed.
“Dragon Pearl of Destruction is one of the exciting ways we’re bringing Mattel’s brands to life through digital games,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Games at Mattel. “It’s a love letter to those who grew up with He-Man, combining nostalgic visuals with fast-paced, modern gameplay. Our goal is to honor the franchise’s legacy while introducing it to a new generation of players. The team at Limited Run Games shares that passion, and we hope the game connects with both lifelong fans and newcomers alike.”
“Dragon Pearl of Destruction is the Masters of the Universe arcade game I yearned for as a child,” said Josh Fairhurst, CEO and Executive Producer at Limited Run Games. “I am excited and honored to be playing a small part in making it a reality.”
Limited Run Games press release
There’s no release date just yet for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, but we’ll let you know as soon as one’s revealed.
