KLab Inc. has set 6 August 2026 as the global launch date for My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, confirming over 700,000 pre-registrations and new milestone rewards for players ahead of release
KLab Inc. has officially announced that My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, a new action game based on the popular anime series, will launch worldwide on 6 August 2026. The game is being developed under licence from the My Hero Academia Production Committee and will be available on iOS, Android and Windows PC, with the exception of mainland China. The announcement follows a surge in pre-registrations, which have now surpassed 700,000 globally, unlocking additional in-game rewards for early sign-ups.
Release Date and Platform Details
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL is scheduled for a simultaneous global release across the App Store, Google Play and PC (Windows). The game will be free-to-play, with optional in-game purchases. KLab Inc. has confirmed that the title will not be available in mainland China at launch. The official pre-registration pages are live, allowing players to secure early rewards and updates ahead of release. The game is being distributed by KLab Inc., with copyright held by K. Horikoshi, Shueisha, the My Hero Academia Project, KLabGames and gumi.
Pre-Registration Milestones and Rewards
With pre-registrations now exceeding 700,000, players have unlocked milestone rewards including Heavy Dumbbell (Shota Aizawa) x5 and 100 Herostones. Previous milestones included Heavy Dumbbell (Ochaco Uraraka) x5 and 100 Herostones at the 600,000 mark. If the total reaches 800,000 before launch, all pre-registered players will receive the LR Collection "How I Became the World's Greatest Hero" x1. Updates on further milestones and reward distribution will be provided via the game's official X account.
Gameplay Structure and Franchise Context
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL is described as a fast-paced action game where players assemble a three-person squad from a roster of heroes and villains. The gameplay promises explosive combat, the use of unique Quirks, and the ability to unleash powerful combo attacks. The game incorporates roguelite elements, with each run offering new upgrades and experiences. In addition to retelling the original My Hero Academia story, the game will feature exclusive storylines and special moves not seen in the anime or manga.
Series Background and Industry Context
The My Hero Academia anime is adapted from Kohei Horikoshi's manga, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and ran for a decade in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story centres on Izuku Midoriya and his classmates at U.A. High School as they train to become professional heroes in a world where most people possess superhuman abilities known as Quirks. The franchise's popularity has led to multiple game adaptations, with UNITED SURVIVAL aiming to expand the series' reach on mobile and PC platforms. The announcement of this release follows a trend of major August launches, such as the upcoming No More Room in Hell 2 cross-play launch later in the month.
Roguelite games blend elements of traditional roguelikes-such as procedural generation and permadeath-with more accessible progression systems. In My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, this means each playthrough offers new upgrades and squad combinations, encouraging replayability while reducing the frustration of permanent loss. This structure has become increasingly popular in mobile and PC action games, providing both challenge and long-term engagement for players.
