1. My Hero Ultra Impact will shut down on May 17, 2026, with no offline version planned, and remaining in-game currency must be used before then.
2. The game launched in Japan in May 2021 and globally in February 2022, featuring 3v3 battles with characters from the anime.
3. Community reactions have been mixed, with some players advocating for an offline archive mode, which Bandai Namco has not committed to.
4. This is the second mobile My Hero Academia game to close within a year; the franchise’s mobile presence is now limited.
5. The broader IP, including new console releases and live events, continues to be active despite the mobile game closures.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is giving fans only a limited time to enjoy My Hero Ultra Impact before it officially shuts down. The servers will go offline on May 17, 2026 at 10:59 PM ET / 7:59 PM PT, which is May 18 at 11:59 PM JST. Players must use their Hero Gems and any other items from their accounts before the deadline because they cannot be transferred or used offline. Sadly, there is no plan for an offline version of the game in the future.
Game Launch and Closure Timeline
This popular mobile game debuted in Japan back in May 2021, shortly after the manga’s ending, mainly to capitalize on the hype. Globally, it arrived in February 2022, bringing a fun 3v3 battle system that focused on character quirks, special moves called Plus Ultra, and a gacha system for heroes and villains from the anime. The announcement for its shutdown came near the fifth anniversary of the Japanese release, but Bandai Namco didn’t provide specific reasons behind this decision. The shutdown policy includes disabling all in-app purchases from March 17, yet existing Hero Gems can still be used until the servers close.
Community Reactions and Player Impact
Since the shutdown was announced, reactions from players have been quite varied. Some players thinks the game was still doing good and were upset about the closure, while others pointed at falling revenue as a clear sign that this was inevitable. Many in the community calls for an offline archive mode so they can keep their progress, but Bandai Namco has yet to confirm if they will do this. As part of the farewell, every player gets a free 10x recruit pull each day until the game ends, and older story chapters are being made available for fans to revisit the story one last time.
Related Titles and Franchise Future
This marks the second My Hero Academia mobile game to shut down in a little over a year, after My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero ended its run on March 31, 2025. With both mobile titles gone, the franchise’s presence on mobile is now more limited, focusing on smaller regional games. However, the franchise’s overall momentum continues strongly. The console game My Hero Academia: All’s Justice released in early 2026, covering the manga’s finale, and upcoming live events like a European concert tour are scheduled for September 2026. Meanwhile, the manga ended in late 2024 but can still be read through VIZ Media, and the anime remains accessible on Crunchyroll.
Final Remarks and Extra Content
My Hero Ultra Impact will remain free on iOS and Android devices until its shutdown date to give players a chance to spend their last moments with the game. For those interested in game music, there’s news from a recent interview with Hitoshi Sakimoto, composer of Final Fantasy Tactics, who shared insights about his iconic soundtrack rooted in rock music and discussed an upcoming concert dedicated to his work, Colors of Harmony.
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