My Hero Academia: The Strongest Announces EOS After 4 Years of Service

My Hero Academia: The Strongest, the popular mobile action RPG based on Kohei Horikoshi's anime, is shutting down. Xin Yuan Studios, the game's developer, recently made the announcement. Published by Sony Pictures Television, KOMOE Game Corporation, and A-Plus Japan, the game launched globally in May 2021, allowing players to explore the My Hero Academia universe, recruit beloved characters like Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki, and embark on missions within a richly detailed open world.

My Hero Academia: The Strongest Shutdown Date

The game's servers will officially shut down on March 31st, 2025. On February 24th, 2025, the game was removed from the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store, and in-app purchases were disabled. After March 31st, all servers will be taken offline, and official social media accounts will be deleted. However, customer support will remain available for an additional 30 days to address any player inquiries. Players who made purchases between January 25th and February 24th, 2025, are eligible for a refund before the server shutdown. A farewell gift, including SSS+ Limited Time Heroes and 100,000 Hero Coins, will be sent to all players in the game's final weeks. Details can be found on the game's official website.

Reasons for Shutdown

The shutdown of My Hero Academia: The Strongest, while unfortunate, isn't entirely unexpected in the gacha game market. Despite a strong initial launch featuring engaging PvP combat and a weighty combat system, the game saw a decline over time. A lack of major updates after its first anniversary, coupled with reported mismanagement, ultimately led to this decision. The game's longevity of approximately four years, despite the lack of regular updates, is noteworthy.

This concludes our coverage of My Hero Academia: The Strongest's shutdown. For more gaming news, check out our article on Legacy – Reawakening, a new point-and-click adventure game set in a world of steampunk ruins and eerie mysteries.