2026.01.23

“High-Intensity HADO Where Energy Builds Through Squats” Now Available

meleap Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Hiroshi Fukuda) has launched a new high-intensity mode for its AR sport HADO, titled “HADO Fitness Mode,” designed to significantly increase physical exertion.

HADO Fitness Mode retains the same rules, match flow, and attack mechanics as standard HADO. The key difference lies solely in the method of charging Energy Balls.

With this new mode, HADO evolves beyond an experiential and competitive sport into content that can also be utilized as a fitness and exercise program.

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Differences from Standard HADO

HADO Fitness Mode is a version of HADO in which Energy Balls are charged through physical movement.

In standard HADO, Energy Balls are charged by raising one’s arms (a “power pose” motion).
In contrast, HADO Fitness Mode does not allow charging by simply raising the arms.

Instead, the Energy Ball charge gauge increases based on the player’s body movement, encouraging more active and continuous motion.

Charging Mechanism

This design emphasizes lower-body movement, naturally increasing overall physical activity and exercise volume.

Adjustable Exercise Intensity

In HADO Fitness Mode, exercise intensity can be set across 10 levels (1–10).

The higher the level, the more difficult it becomes to fill the charge gauge. This allows flexible adjustment according to the player’s age, physical condition, and training objectives.

Note:

  • The speed at which the charge gauge fills is also affected by the existing skill parameter “Charge Speed” (levels 1–5).

  • CPU behavior is not influenced by the fitness intensity settings.

Developed in Response to Requests from Fitness Facilities and Educational Institutions

HADO Fitness Mode was developed in response to requests from fitness facilities and educational institutions—primarily in Europe and North America—seeking a version of HADO with higher physical intensity.
Following needs validation and specification development, the mode has now been officially released.

About HADO

HADO is a next-generation augmented reality (AR) sport where players wear a head-mounted display and arm sensor to launch digital energy balls and deploy shields using physical movements. Combining real-world physical movement with digital strategy, HADO creates completely new athletic experiences and social interactions.

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