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All artifacts in Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era and how they work
This guide details all the artifacts available in Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, categorized by their equipment slot. It explains the unique effects of each artifact and their upgrade paths, providing players with a comprehensive resource to enhance their characters' abilities in battle.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era – A True Return to Greatness?
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era aims to recapture the classic formula of Heroes of Might and Magic III, focusing on map exploration, strategic combat on a hexagonal grid, and city management. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the game is currently in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X, offering a campaign, challenges, and custom games. While still in development with potential for changes and bug fixes, the game shows promise for both new and returning fans of the series.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era enjoys mighty opening weekend
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved a successful launch weekend, selling over 650,000 copies and reaching a peak of over 60,000 concurrent players. The turn-based strategy game, developed by Unfrozen Studio and published by Hooded Horse and Ubisoft, is currently available in early access on PC. The developers have released three patches and plan to share a full development roadmap soon.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Sales Hit 500k in 72 Hours
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved over 500,000 sales within 72 hours of its release, doubling its initial 250,000 sales from the first day. The strategy RPG also reached a new peak of 60,000 concurrent players on Steam. The game is available on PC via Steam Early Access and PC Game Pass.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Achieves 250,000 Sales in Less Than 24 Hours - GameHaunt
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved remarkable success in its early access launch, selling 250,000 copies within approximately 16 hours on Steam and the Microsoft Store. The game, priced at $39.99, has garnered a 91% "Very Positive" rating on Steam and is also available on PC Game Pass. This strong performance marks a significant return for the classic turn-based strategy franchise after a decade-long hiatus.
A decade on, classic strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic returns triumphant, earning its budget back in just one day
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a prequel to the classic turn-based strategy series, has achieved significant success shortly after its early access launch. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the game topped the Steam sales charts and recouped its development costs within 24 hours, selling 250,000 units in its first 16 hours. The game offers multiple modes, including a campaign, map editor, and scenarios, and is available with a launch discount.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold 250,000 copies and 'broke even on development costs' in 1 day
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era achieved significant success in its first day of early access, selling over 250,000 copies and recouping its development costs. The game also received a 'very positive' rating on Steam with 91% of over 3,500 user reviews being favorable, and reached a peak of nearly 52,000 concurrent players.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Tops 250k Sales in One Day
Unfrozen, Hooded Horse, and Ubisoft announced that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold over 250,000 units in its first day of Early Access on PC. The turn-based strategy revival, the first new entry in the series in a decade, achieved this milestone within 16 hours of its release. Future updates planned for Early Access include more campaign maps, scenarios, and a Spectator Mode.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Storms Into Early Access With A Return To Strategy Royalty
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has launched in Early Access on PC via the Xbox Store and Steam, with a Day One release on Game Pass. The game focuses on classic turn-based tactical combat, empire management, and hero progression, featuring six distinct factions and over a hundred unique heroes. While currently PC-only, the developers at Unfrozen, published by Hooded Horse, plan to evolve the game with new content and balancing updates.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sells 250,000 copies in under 24 hours
Hooded Horse, Unfrozen Studio, and Ubisoft announced that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold 250,000 copies in under 24 hours since its early access launch. The turn-based strategy game is available on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, with a 25% launch discount until May 13, 2026. Developers plan to add more content and features during early access based on community feedback.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is out now in early access
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has launched in early access for PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. Developed by Unfrozen Studio and published by Hooded Horse and Ubisoft, this turn-based strategy game features empire building, tactical battles, and RPG mechanics. The early access version includes six playable factions, single-player skirmish modes, the first act of the narrative campaign, and online multiplayer.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era hits early access today with the start of a narrative campaign, six factions, a map editor and multiplayer
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has launched into early access on April 30th, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse. The game features a narrative campaign, six factions, a map editor, and multiplayer, building on the legacy of Might & Magic Heroes VII. Early reviews suggest it's a strong reboot with potential, though some improvements to managing in-game information are noted.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms in under two weeks since its announcement. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game tasks players with managing production chains and building a pirate utopia vertically. Corsair Cove will be available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, and will also release on PC Game Pass on day one.
Corsair Cove sails past 100,000 wishlists in under two weeks
The pirate-themed city-builder Corsair Cove has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on PC platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store in under two weeks. Developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, the game will also launch day one on PC Game Pass. Players will manage complex production chains and build their pirate utopia vertically.
First impressions of Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era’s early access build
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, is set to launch into early access on April 30th. The game aims to return to the beloved mechanics of earlier titles in the series, particularly Heroes of Might and Magic 3, and will be available on Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Game Pass without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher. The developers have emphasized that the game's development is independent of Ubisoft's financial situation.
Hands on: This legendary strategy RPG is back to restore its throne, and after 20 years I have a new genre king to serve
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era marks a strong return for the strategy RPG series, blending classic elements with modern updates. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the PC title is praised for its depth, variety of modes, and faithful recreation of the beloved Heroes 3 formula, even in its current early access state. The game offers a rich turn-based strategy experience with RPG mechanics, though the campaign is not yet complete.
Nova Roma Early Access Preview – A Promising Roman City Builder Worth Playing | Invision Game Community
Nova Roma is an Early Access city-building game where players establish a new Roman settlement on an island, appeasing Gods, enacting laws, and developing supply chains. Developed by Lion Shield and published by Hooded Horse, the game features two modes: Standard and Sandbox, with a focus on resource management, technology progression, and optional combat against defectors. The preview highlights its charming low-poly graphics, calming orchestral soundtrack, and intuitive gameplay, suggesting it's a promising title for fans of the genre.
1.5 million Steam wishlists later, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era publisher says the strategy series "defined…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved over 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, indicating strong anticipation for the return of the turn-based strategy series. Publisher Hooded Horse highlighted the dedication of developer Unfrozen to the project. The original games hold significant nostalgic value for many players.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era surpasses 1.5 million wishlists
The upcoming turn-based strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has surpassed 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, making it the 9th most-wishlisted game. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, the game is set to release into early access on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 30, 2026, and will be available day one on PC Game Pass.
The next Heroes of Might and Magic is launching in early access this month — 'We want to do all of the development with community in mind' says dev
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch in early access on April 30, 2026, for PC. The developer aims to incorporate community feedback throughout development, with the initial release featuring six factions, multiple game modes, and a map editor. The game's community manager highlighted the importance of early access for refining the experience based on player input.
