Limited Run Games and Bitmap Bureau have delayed the release of 2D beat ’em up He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction from its original April 28 release date to summer 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction was delayed to ensure additional development time, according to the statement released by Limited Run Games.
Here’s the full statement from Limited Run Games:
A special notice to the Heroic Warriors of Eternia:
We’re nearing the end of development for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. To ensure that this release will excite and challenge fans across all generations, additional time for development is needed. We can assure you that you’ll be venturing through Eternia in no time as He-Man, Teela, Man-At-Arms, and She-Ra in peak arcade glory!
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction will release digitally this summer on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series XIS, and PC.
Thank you for your continued patience as we take additional time to refine the game and deliver an experience worthy of fans. We look forward to welcoming players into Eternia as they join He-Man
in defending the planet from Skeletor.