He-Man is to get his very own retro-style side-scrolling beat ‘em up courtesy of Bitmap Bureau, who have been responsible for some of the very best neo-retro titles of the last few years, such as Final Vendetta and Xeno Crisis.

The new game will be titled He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, and it will boast gorgeous-looking retro-style pixel art.

In the game, players will get the chance to “fight through over 12 action-packed levels using character-specific moves, abilities, and power-ups to stop Skeletor’s ancient ritual that threatens to take over Eternia. Battle Cat, He-Man’s fearless feline companion, also joins the fray, battling on the side of justice with his claws unsheathed.”

“Dragon Pearl of Destruction is one of the exciting ways we’re bringing Mattel’s brands to life through digital games,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Games at Mattel. “It’s a love letter to those who grew up with He-Man, combining nostalgic visuals with fast-paced, modern gameplay. Our goal is to honor the franchise’s legacy while introducing it to a new generation of players. The team at Limited Run Games shares that passion, and we hope the game connects with both lifelong fans and newcomers alike.”


A definite release date for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction has not yet been confirmed, but we do know that it’s due in “early 2026,” and we also know that the game will be released on PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction was revealed during the opening night of Gamescom, and it wasn’t the only retro-flavored title be announced, as we also saw the new game from Ron Gilbert, on which we’ve already reported.

We can’t wait! Altogether now, “I HAVE THE POWERRRRR!”