My Hero Ultra Impact is shutting down, with servers closing on May 17, 2026. Players are urged to spend any remaining Hero Gems before the deadline, as these in-game items will expire and cannot be transferred or used offline. Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed there will be no offline version of the game once the servers go offline.
My Hero Ultra Impact shutdown details and timeline
Bandai Namco plans to close My Hero Ultra Impact servers on May 17, 2026, at 10:59 PM ET (7:59 PM PT), which corresponds to May 18 at 11:59 PM JST in Japan. This shutdown comes just before the Japanese release’s fifth anniversary, as the game originally launched in May 2021, shortly after the conclusion of Kohei Horikoshi’s manga storyline.
The game was later released globally in February 2022, offering players 3v3 battles featuring characters with unique quirks and Plus Ultra moves. The roster included heroes and villains from the popular anime series, accessible through a gacha system.
What players need to know before the servers close
Since March 17, 2026, in-app purchases in My Hero Ultra Impact have been disabled. However, any Hero Gems purchased before that date remain usable until the shutdown. As part of the game’s Hirotra Finale campaign, players receive one free 10x recruit pull daily until the servers close. Additionally, past event story chapters are now accessible for the first time, allowing players to revisit earlier narrative content before the game disappears.
Bandai Namco has indicated it will provide details about refunds for unused currency in due course, though the final refund process has not yet been announced.
Community response and the future of My Hero mobile games
The announcement of My Hero Ultra Impact’s closure has drawn mixed reactions. Some players expressed surprise, noting the game seemed stable, while others pointed to declining revenue trends as signs the shutdown was likely. There has been notable demand for an offline archive mode, but Bandai Namco has not committed to offering one.
This marks the second significant My Hero Academia mobile game to close recently, following My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero’s shutdown in March 2025. With these closures, the franchise’s mobile game presence now mainly consists of smaller regional titles.
Continued growth of the My Hero Academia franchise
Despite the mobile game shutdowns, the My Hero Academia franchise remains active. The latest console game, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice, launched in February 2026 and covers the manga’s final arc. Additionally, a European concert tour is planned for September 2026, reflecting the franchise’s expansion into live events.
The manga concluded in late 2024 and is still available through VIZ Media, while the complete anime series streams on Crunchyroll, maintaining strong fan engagement.
My Hero Ultra Impact remains free to play on iOS and Android until the May 17 server shutdown. Players should use their Hero Gems and enjoy the final days of this gacha-based team battle experience.
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