He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Side-scrolling beat 'em up game from Bitmap Bureau.
Publisher Limited Run Games and developer Bitmap Bureau have announced side-scrolling beat’ em up game He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
“Dragon Pearl of Destruction is one of the exciting ways we’re bringing Mattel’s brands to life through digital games,” said Mattel head of business development for digital games Erika Winterholler in a press release. “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.”
Limited Run Games CEO and executive producer Josh Fairhurst added, “Dragon Pearl of Destruction is the Masters of the Universe arcade game I yearned for as a child. I am excited and honored to be playing a small part in making it a reality.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Limited Run Games:
About
He-Man, Teela, and Man-At-Arms do battle over 12 sprawling and diverse levels of non-stop action, armed with a host of moves, abilities, and power-ups as they work to stop Skeletor’s ancient ritual that threatens to plunge Eternia into darkness!
Key Features
- Retro Arcade Gameplay – Hard-hitting beat ’em up gameplay from the acclaimed Bitmap Bureau.
- Spectacular Magic and Special Moves – Unleash massive magical attacks and awesome character specials to crush your foes!
- Twelve Epic Stages – Battle your way through 12 action-packed Eternian stages.
- Legendary Cast – Play as He-Man, Teela and more as you face off against Skeletor, Evil-Lyn and their wicked minions!
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.