By the power of Grayskull! Bitmap Bureau, the studio behind Xeno Crisis, is taking on the Masters of the Universe with He-Man: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. This old-school beat ’em up launches on April 28, 2026, across all platforms, ready to bring back that classic 80s Saturday morning vibe.

Heavy pixel art action

The British studio is focusing on what it does best: massive, ultra-detailed sprites that really pop on screen. Players will battle through 12 levels across Eternia, from the Royal Palace to Snake Mountain, with an art direction inspired by classics like Turtles in Time. Each character is carefully animated, and the scaling effects recreate that distinctive arcade feel. The visual style stays faithful to the original animated series while benefiting from a modern layer of polish.

She-Ra joins the fight

The roster includes He-Man, Teela, Man-At-Arms, and a major surprise: She-Ra becomes playable for the very first time in a video game. This addition comes just in time to celebrate the character’s 40th anniversary and brings real gameplay variety in local two-player co-op. Opposing you is the usual rogues’ gallery: Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, and Trap Jaw are all ready to make your journey a tough one.

See you on MOTU Day

The release date is no coincidence. April 28 marks Masters of the Universe Day, the official celebration dedicated to the franchise. After the disappointment of Defender of Grayskull in the early 2000s, this new beat ’em up might finally deliver the game fans have been waiting for.

Sources: Rom-Game, Steam, Gematsu