Originally slated for release at the end of this month, the return to Eternia for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction has been postponed. Developers Bitmap Bureau and publisher Limited Run Games announced via Instagram that the game is now scheduled for a late summer release.
In their statement, they explained: “We are nearing the completion of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. To ensure this release excites and challenges fans of all generations, additional development time is required. We can assure you that you will be adventuring through Eternia in no time, playing as He-Man, Teela, Man-At-Arms, and She-Ra in full arcade glory!”
The extra time will be dedicated to “polishing the game and delivering an experience worthy of the fans.” This delay might also coincide with the upcoming Masters of the Universe film, set to premiere on June 5th, though the developers suggest this is likely a happy coincidence.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction is a classic pixel-art beat ’em up designed for up to two players. Players can step into the shoes of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, Teela, and She-Ra (who must be unlocked). The game features twelve levels set in iconic locations from the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe television series, populated by a colorful array of villains to defeat.
The game will be released digitally this summer on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. We will provide further updates once a specific release date is announced.