KLabGames and gumi have officially announced the development of My Hero Academia: United Survival, a free-to-play video game for iOS and Android. The global launch is planned for 2026, though it will not be released in mainland China. The project, first confirmed in 2022, already has official English and Japanese Twitter accounts to share its progress. An initial teaser trailer is already available.
The Technical Challenge of a Global Mobile Launch 📱
A simultaneous worldwide launch for 2026 implies development focused on server stability and adaptation to multiple regions. The exclusion of mainland China simplifies the process by avoiding the complex local publishing regulations. The choice of a free-to-play model for mobile requires a technical architecture that manages microtransactions, live events, and constant updates, a field where both companies have prior experience.
Preparing Your Phone for 2026: An Act of Faith 🙏
Announcing a mobile game two years in advance is an interesting move. It gives enough time for your current phone to become obsolete, for you to change carriers three times, and for you to completely forget about the announcement until you get an unexpected notification. Meanwhile, we can follow the development via Twitter, assuming the social network, the game, and our interests survive until that date.