My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 18 has officially launched, introducing the fan-favorite villain Gentle Criminal as a playable character alongside fresh gameplay adjustments, according to an announcement by publisher Bandai Namco and developer Byking. The latest update for the free-to-play battle royale title expands the roster for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Gentle Criminal Joins the Playable Roster
Gentle Criminal arrives as the newest addition to the game’s character pool, bringing his unique elasticity Quirk to the multiplayer battlefield. According to official game updates, players can utilize his specialized skillset to manipulate the environment and opponents using bouncy properties. Alongside his debut, developers rolled out balance adjustments for several existing fighters to realign combat metagames across all supported platforms.
Platform Availability and Battle Royale Mechanics
My Hero Ultra Rumble supports up to 24 players divided into teams of three, battling across expansive maps themed after iconic locations from the anime series. According to Bandai Namco, the title employs a class-based system split into roles like Strike, Assault, Rapid, Technical, and Support. Season 18 introduces new cosmetic items, event rewards, and ranked match resets, allowing active participants to earn exclusive unlocks through standard progression and event completion.
Update Schedule and Future Roadmap
Seasonal updates for My Hero Ultra Rumble typically deploy every few months, bringing incremental balance patches, character additions, and fresh quirk sets. According to patch notes released by Byking, developers continue to monitor community feedback to refine matchmaking and adjust character damage scaling. Players can download the Season 18 patch automatically across digital storefronts on PlayStation Network, Xbox Marketplace, Nintendo eShop, and Steam.
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