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 officially ending its service. Xin Yuan Studios recently announced the game's end-of-service (EOS), bringing a close to its global run which began in May 2021. Published by Sony Pictures Television, KOMOE Game Corporation, and A-Plus Japan, the game allowed players to explore the My Hero Academia universe, recruiting beloved characters like Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki for missions in a detailed open world.

My Hero Academia: The Strongest Shutdown Date

The game's servers will be permanently 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 offline, and official social media accounts will be deleted. 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 its four-year lifespan. A lack of major updates following its first anniversary and reported mismanagement contributed to its eventual closure. Its longevity without consistent updates is, in itself, noteworthy.

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