Summary
At Gamescom, Ubisoft announcedHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the eighth mainline game in the series. In an official statement,Ubisoftpromised that the new strategy game will stay true to the franchise’s roots while incorporating modern features that appeal to veterans and newcomers.
Heroes of Might and Magicwas released in 1995 as a spin-off ofMight and Magic. UnlikeMight and Magic, which featured first-person dungeon crawling,Heroes of Might and Magicgamesare predominantly tactical in nature. Players explore a sprawling map to gather resources and upgrade and expand their castle using a construction management system. In the castle, they can recruit units from their faction and engage in turn-based battles set on a grid battlefield to defeat monsters and opposing heroes to achieve victory. The most recent mainline game,Might & Magic Heroes 7, was released in 2015.
Nearly ten years after the seventh installment, Ubisoft announcedHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era.The game is being developedby Unfrozen,the studio behindIratus: Lord of the Dead. The newHeroes of Might and Magicgame will launch in Early Access on Steam in the first half of 2025, celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary.Ubisoft’s official websiteshared more details about what players can expect in the new title. Although it’s the eighth installment,Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Erais a prequel to the originalHeroes of Might and Magic,and it will take place on the continent of Jadame, bringing players back to the world of Enroth.
Ubisoft Announces New Heroes of Might and Magic Game
Regarding features,Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Erawill respect the franchise’s classic gameplay while expanding on it. In addition to turn-based map exploration, city management, and unit recruitment, players will now have more control over their heroes and how they level up. Each character will have faction-specific abilities this time, and artifacts can form part of a set, with more substantial effects when several pieces are equipped. There is also a new system for learning skills and magic spells that enhances customization and theRPG elements within the strategy game.
Eric Damian-Vernet, the Brand Director at Ubisoft, saysHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Eradraws significant inspiration from the cult classicHeroes of Might and Magic 3, one of the most played titles in the franchise to this day, while also incorporating elements from the second and fifth titles.Olden Erawill feature a story-driven campaign and various multiplayer modes. The game will include a random map generator, allowing up to eight players to engage inhighly strategic and rewarding multiplayer matches. Still, one-on-one duels are also available for those preferring a more streamlined experience. More details are expected to be revealed ahead of theHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era’s Early Access launch.
