My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 15 Launches With New Characters and Gameplay Updates
Bandai Namco Entertainment continues its support for My Hero Ultra Rumble with Season 15, introducing new playable characters, balance adjustments, and fresh cosmetic content to the free-to-play battle royale game.
My Hero Ultra Rumble, the 24-player battle royale based on the popular My Hero Academia franchise, has launched its fifteenth seasonal update, bringing significant additions to the game's playable roster and refining the competitive experience. The update, announced by Bandai Namco on January 27, 2026, marks over two years of consistent post-launch support for the free-to-play title.
Season 15 arrives as the game continues to maintain a dedicated player base across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. With cross-platform play enabled, the update aims to revitalize competitive modes while introducing fan-favorite characters from the anime's later story arcs.
New Playable Characters
The Season 15 update introduces new playable fighters to Ultra Rumble's expanding roster, bringing the total character count to over 35 heroes and villains. According to Bandai Namco's official announcement, the latest additions include:
Hero Additions
Mirio Togata (Lemillion)
Role: Assault
Features his Permeation Quirk, allowing him to phase through terrain and opponents. His kit emphasizes unpredictable mobility and close-quarters combat, making him a high-skill-ceiling character for aggressive players.
Nejire Hado
Role: Strike
Brings long-range energy projection abilities with her Wave Motion Quirk. She excels at area denial and sustained damage output, providing teams with powerful zoning capabilities.
Villain Addition
Overhaul (Kai Chisaki)
Role: Technical
Utilizes his terrifying Overhaul Quirk to deconstruct and reconstruct matter. His abilities include terrain manipulation, area control through environmental destruction, and unique resurrection mechanics tied to his character lore.
Overhaul represents one of the most mechanically complex characters added to date, with his kit requiring precise timing and strategic positioning to maximize effectiveness.
All new characters come with unique cosmetic variants, voice lines recorded by their original anime voice actors, and signature victory animations. Players can unlock these fighters through the Season 15 Battle Pass or via direct purchase using the in-game currency.
Gameplay Balance & Updates
Beyond character additions, Season 15 introduces several balance adjustments aimed at improving competitive integrity and diversifying team compositions:
Character Adjustments
- All Might: Ultimate ability cooldown increased by 15 seconds to reduce dominance in late-game scenarios
- Toga: Transformation duration reduced slightly to balance her versatility in team fights
- Endeavor: Flame damage received slight buffs to compensate for mobility limitations
- Support Role Characters: Healing abilities now scale more effectively in late-game to encourage sustained team play
System Changes
- Improved Matchmaking: Ranked mode now features tighter skill-based matchmaking algorithms
- Loot Distribution: Higher-tier equipment spawns have been rebalanced across map locations
- Performance Optimization: Frame rate improvements on last-gen consoles (PS4/Xbox One)
- UI Enhancements: Clearer ability cooldown indicators and team status displays
New Game Mode: Quirk Clash
Season 15 debuts "Quirk Clash," a limited-time mode where all Quirk abilities have dramatically reduced cooldowns, creating chaotic, ability-focused battles. This arcade-style mode will be available for the first three weeks of the season before rotating with other experimental formats.
Battle Pass & Cosmetic Content
The Season 15 Battle Pass features 100 tiers of rewards spanning both free and premium tracks. Notable cosmetic additions include:
Character Costumes
Over 15 new costume variants including Winter Hero outfits, villain casual wear, and U.A. Sports Festival uniforms
Emotes & Poses
New victory animations, lobby emotes, and character-specific taunts voiced by original anime actors
Exclusive Items
Season 15 loading screens, player banners, and weapon effect trails themed around winter festivities
The premium Battle Pass costs 950 Hero Crystals (approximately $9.99 USD) and can be purchased with in-game currency earned through gameplay or direct purchase. Players who complete all 100 tiers will receive enough currency to purchase the next season's pass at a discounted rate.
Game Popularity & Community Response
My Hero Ultra Rumble has maintained a steady player base since its September 2023 launch, carving out a dedicated niche in the anime gaming community. While not reaching the massive player counts of genre leaders like Fortnite or Apex Legends, the game has sustained healthy matchmaking populations across all platforms.
Current Player Statistics
Platform Distribution
- • PlayStation: Approximately 40% of player base
- • PC (Steam): ~30% of players
- • Xbox: ~20% of players
- • Nintendo Switch: ~10% of players
Engagement Metrics
- • Average concurrent players: 15,000-25,000 globally
- • Peak hours: 30,000-40,000 concurrent
- • Strongest regions: Japan, North America, Europe
- • Average session length: 45-60 minutes
Community Sentiment
Early community reactions to Season 15 have been largely positive, particularly regarding the addition of Lemillion and Overhaul—two frequently requested characters. Player feedback on social media platforms and the game's official Discord server highlights:
- Appreciation for continued developer support after 15 seasons
- Excitement about the balance changes addressing long-standing competitive concerns
- Interest in the new Quirk Clash game mode as a casual alternative to ranked
- Requests for additional map variety in future updates
The game's free-to-play model has helped maintain accessibility, with optional Battle Pass purchases and cosmetic microtransactions funding ongoing development. Bandai Namco has confirmed plans to support Ultra Rumble throughout 2026, with additional character releases aligned with the My Hero Academia anime's ongoing seventh season.
💡 Competitive Scene
While Ultra Rumble hasn't developed a major esports presence, grassroots competitive communities have organized regular tournaments with prize pools funded by player donations and content creator sponsorships. The strongest competitive scenes exist in Japan and North America, with several prominent streamers focusing exclusively on Ultra Rumble content.
Availability & Access
My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 15 is now live across all supported platforms:
- PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PC via Steam
The base game remains free-to-play with optional in-game purchases. Season 15 content is accessible immediately upon downloading the update, with new characters unlockable through gameplay progression or direct purchase.
Cross-platform play and cross-progression are fully supported, allowing players to maintain their account progress and purchases across different gaming systems when linked to a Bandai Namco account.