At a Glance

  • My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble is a free-to-play battle royale action game by Byking, published by Bandai Namco, released September 28, 2023.
  • It launched on Switch, PS4, Windows, and Xbox One.
  • Gematsu (via ResetEra) reports a mobile version for iOS and Android is in the works.
  • Bandai Namco has not officially confirmed the mobile port at press time.

My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble could be about to reach a much larger audience. According to reporting from Gematsu surfaced on the ResetEra news feed, the free-to-play battle royale is coming to iOS and Android — a move that would put the anime brawler in millions of additional pockets.

What Is My Hero Ultra Rumble?

Ultra Rumble is a 4v4 battle royale action game built around the My Hero Academia anime. Developer Byking and publisher Bandai Namco released it on September 28, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One. Players pick heroes and villains, combine quirks, and fight to be the last team standing — a format that suits touch controls better than many genres.

What the Mobile Report Claims

Gematsu reports that an iOS and Android version is in development. The report has not been matched by an official Bandai Namco announcement, so treat it as reported, not confirmed. Mobile ports of anime fighting games are common, and Ultra Rumble’s simplified control scheme makes the leap a natural one.

Why a Mobile Version Makes Sense

Anime games thrive on accessibility. A free-to-play title already proven on consoles translates cleanly to phones, where arena and gacha titles dominate Japan and Southeast Asia. For Bandai Namco, a mobile Ultra Rumble extends the IP’s reach between major console updates.

Our Japanese game releases weekly tracker follows the regional release calendar and often catches mobile announcements first.

What to Watch

Until Bandai Namco confirms, specifics — regions, monetization, cross-play with console — are unknown. If the report holds, expect a staggered rollout led by Japan.

The Game Itself: What Ultra Rumble Plays Like

Ultra Rumble drops teams of four into arenas built around the My Hero Academia cast. Each character carries a quirk — ranged blasts, shields, mobility tricks — and matches reward team composition as much as reflexes. Because the control scheme is already simplified for gamepads, it maps cleanly to touchscreens: a virtual stick plus ability buttons is a familiar mobile battle-royale layout.

The roster leans on the anime’s heroes and villains, so a mobile port would also serve as a low-friction entry point for viewers who know the show but have never owned a console.

Why the Mobile Market Fits the IP

Anime IP on phones is a proven category. Titles built around gacha pulls and arena combat dominate charts in Japan and across Southeast Asia, and Bandai Namco is one of the publishers most active in that space. Developer Byking has a track record with arena-style anime games, which lowers the execution risk of a port.

Our Japanese game releases weekly tracker often catches mobile announcements first, since regional rollouts typically lead with Japan.

What a Port Would Need to Get Right

  • Monetization: likely the existing free-to-play model with cosmetic or character unlocks, rather than a premium price.
  • Cross-play: uncertain, but a shared economy with console would maximize the player base.
  • Performance: 4v4 matches are light enough for mid-range phones, though netcode matters more than graphics.

Until Bandai Namco confirms, all of this is extrapolation — but the report fits the IP and the market tightly enough to take seriously.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is My Hero Ultra Rumble free?

Yes. It is a free-to-play battle royale action game with optional in-game purchases.

Is Ultra Rumble coming to mobile?

Gematsu reports an iOS/Android version is in development; Bandai Namco has not officially confirmed it.

What platforms is Ultra Rumble on now?

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, released September 28, 2023.

Sources & Further Reading

Editorial note: Game facts (developer, publisher, release date, platforms) are verified against Wikipedia. The mobile version is reported by Gematsu via ResetEra and is not officially confirmed by Bandai Namco.