He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Set for Digital Release in April, New Trailer Released

The upcoming retro beat ’em up title, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, is set for a digital, multi-platform release in April. Also, Mattel and Limited Run Games are celebrating the announcement with a brand-new gameplay trailer, appropriately set to Stan Bush’s “Never Hold Back.” You can check out the new gameplay trailer below.

The upcoming arcade-style, co-op brawler will be hitting digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC on Tuesday, April 28. The release is being timed to the official Masters of the Universe (MOTU) Day.

In the upcoming game, Skeletor uncovers the ancient Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a relic of unspeakable power. Joining forces with Evil-Lyn, the evil duo plunges all of Eternia into darkness, and only He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela can save the day.

The upcoming game release is developed by Bitmap Bureau in collaboration with Mattel. Players can battle the forces of evil solo or in two-player co-op in a fast-paced adventure inspired by the classic Filmation animated series, complete with unique character abilities and epic, screen-clearing powers.

The game features four total playable characters with He-Man, Man-at-Arms, and Teela, plus He-Man’s iconic sister, She-Ra, as an unlockable playable character for future play sessions. Each character will have their own unique play style.

The game also features 12 stages across diverse landscapes of Eternia. Per an official press release, here are some of the key game features for Dragon Peal of Destruction:

* Stunning Retro Revival: Experience Eternia like never before with massive, highly detailed pixel-art sprites and lush environments that look exactly like the original 1980s cartoon come to life.
* A Legendary Roster: Play as He-Man, Man-At-Arms, Teela, and unlock She-Ra as a playable character in future playthroughs! Each hero features a unique playstyle, from He-Man’s raw power to Teela’s agile staff combat.
* Ride into Battle: It wouldn’t be Masters of the Universe without Battle Cat! Ride He-Man’s fearless feline companion to tear through Skeletor’s minions with tooth and claw.
* 12 Action-Packed Stages: Battle your way across the diverse landscapes of Eternia, from the Royal Palace and the Vine Jungle to the dark corridors of Snake Mountain.
* Classic Co-op Action: Team up with a friend in two-player local co-op to deliver double the justice. Perfect for those who grew up playing side-by-side at the arcade.
* Deep-Cut Villains: Square off against iconic foes including Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, and Trap Jaw, along with appearances like the dark sorceress Shokoti and the Shadow Beasts.

The release also comes out not long before the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe movie, which hits theaters on June 5.