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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is leveraging player feedback to deliver the strategy RPG I've longed for…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era developer Unfrozen is incorporating extensive player feedback for its Early Access release on April 30, 2026. Changes include renaming the Sylvan faction to Grove and redesigning the user interface to be more reminiscent of older titles. The team is also focusing on difficulty balancing, drawing inspiration from original creator Jon Van Caneghem's 'Fun AI' concept.
Legendary strategy franchise Heroes of Might and Magic is back in the first new entry in over a decade — 'This is one of those generational games' developer says
The Heroes of Might and Magic franchise is returning with Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the first new entry in over a decade. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse and Ubisoft, this prequel aims to be a 'generational game' for the strategy genre. The game is set to launch in early access on April 30, 2026, and has already garnered significant interest, becoming highly wishlisted on Steam following a popular demo.
Rally Point: Genre-crushing choose-your-own strategy Heart of the Machine might be peak Arcen
Heart of the Machine is a genre-defying strategy game from Arcen Games that encourages player choice and experimentation without the paralyzing stakes of some other titles. The game allows players to embody a sentient machine, making decisions that lead to emergent gameplay and philosophical reflection. Despite its complex systems, it remains accessible and humorous, offering a unique experience that might be Arcen's best work yet.
Head behind enemy lines in NEBULOUS: Fleet Command’s narrative campaign
Hooded Horse and Eridanus Industries are releasing a major update for NEBULOUS: Fleet Command on May 29, 2026, introducing the first act of its narrative campaign and a comprehensive campaign editor. The update also includes a significant graphics overhaul with 4K ship models and improved textures. The game is available on PC via Steam Early Access.
Homeworld junkies rejoice, brilliantly brutal sci-fi strategy sim Nebulous is finally getting its singleplayer campaign
Nebulous: Fleet Command is finally receiving its singleplayer narrative campaign, with the first act launching on May 29th. The update includes 17 missions, a co-op option, and a campaign editor. Additionally, the game will feature overhauled graphics with 4K ship models and improved textures.
Xenonauts 2 review - a legally distinct XCOM 3
Xenonauts 2 is a turn-based tactics game that serves as a spiritual successor to the original X-COM, focusing on intense battles and strategic base management. While it excels as a homage with improved graphics and a challenging difficulty, it offers few new ideas and relies heavily on the random elements that defined the original.
"Video games are cooked": Publisher head says "it doesn't matter" how many of us hate gen AI, Pandora's box has opened and "it's gonna get used now"
Mike Rose, founder of No More Robots, believes generative AI's integration into game development is irreversible, likening it to Pandora's box. He notes the increasing prevalence of AI-generated assets in game demos and the competitive pressure it creates for publishers. Despite player backlash, Rose asserts that the ease of AI tools will lead to their widespread adoption, fundamentally changing how games are made.
Xenonauts 2 Officially Launches
Xenonauts 2 has officially launched on Windows via the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam, concluding its Early Access period. This turn-based strategy sequel developed by Hooded Horse features an alien invasion theme.
Xenonauts 2 deploys into 1.0 today
The tactical strategy game Xenonauts 2 has officially left early access and launched its 1.0 build on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Goldhawk Interactive and published by Hooded Horse, the game features turn-based tactical battles, base building, and air combat against an alien invasion. The full release includes numerous improvements made during its early access period, which began in July 2023.
Xenonauts 2 is an exceptional tactics game, even with the nostalgia
Xenonauts 2 offers a deeply rewarding tactical experience, refining the classic X-COM formula with challenging strategic and tactical gameplay. Despite a steep learning curve, the game provides immense satisfaction through emergent stories and skillful play, making victories feel hard-earned. The game is available on PC and is playable on Steam Deck.
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era will finally enter early access on April 30, 2026
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch into Early Access on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 30, 2026, with a day-one PC Game Pass release. Developed by Unfrozen Studio with assistance from Hooded Horse and Ubisoft, this marks the first new Heroes game in over a decade. The game will feature multiple modes including a narrative campaign, skirmishes, and multiplayer, with an expected early access period of one year.
MENACE celebrates 250,000 copies sold with a new update
Hooded Horse and Overhype Studios announced that their sci-fi turn-based tactics game MENACE has surpassed 250,000 copies sold since its early access launch. A new update celebrates this milestone by adding new missions, rare loot, and the ability for infantry to cut through wire fences.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Release Date Revealed
Hooded Horse and Unfrozen have announced that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch into Early Access on April 30th for PC. The game will feature six factions, the first act of its campaign, and online multiplayer at launch, with plans to remain in Early Access for approximately one year.
Heroes, Arise – Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launches into early access
Hooded Horse, Unfrozen Studio, and Ubisoft announced that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch into PC Early Access on April 30, 2026, via Steam and the Microsoft Store (Game Preview). The game will also be available day one on PC Game Pass. This marks the first new entry in the series in over a decade, featuring strategic empire building, turn-based tactical battles, and RPG mechanics.
The first new Heroes of Might and Magic strategy game in over 10 years will launch this month
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the first new entry in the series in over a decade, will launch in PC early access on April 30th. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse under Ubisoft's oversight, the turn-based strategy RPG features procedurally generated maps, town management, and hero-led quests, with both singleplayer and multiplayer modes planned.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era set to finally release into early access later this month, arriving as the latest entry in the beloved 40-year-old RPG franchise
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is set to launch into early access on PC on April 30, publisher Hooded Horse announced. The new entry in the 40-year-old RPG franchise will be available day one on PC Game Pass. The game features hand-crafted and procedurally generated maps, city building, and various game modes including multiplayer.
Old World - Empires of the Indus DLC available now
Hooded Horse and Mohawk Games have released the Empires of the Indus expansion for the historical 4X strategy game Old World. This DLC introduces South Asian factions, including the Mauryas, Yuezhi, and Tamilakam kingdoms, with unique mechanics and units. It is available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
All gods and bonuses in Nova Roma
Nova Roma utilizes religion to influence civilization's success, with temples dedicated to gods providing various boons. Players gain Favor by completing Divine Tasks and can offer it to unlock technologies and improve their civilization. Festivals in Large Temples also grant Favor.
XCOM meets Rashomon in Vaunted, a tactical RPG where your characters can rewrite history from their perspective
Vaunted is a sci-fi tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games, published by Hooded Horse, that blends turn-based strategy with real-time action. The game features a run-based format where player decisions and character deaths can rewrite history from different perspectives, with a roguelite system for unlocking upgrades. Led by James Phinney, the game is expected to launch later this year.
New report claims Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio fired translator to replace them with AI and "save finances"
A former translator for Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, alleges he was fired and replaced by AI to cut costs. The developer, who worked at the studio for over three years, expressed feelings of betrayal and highlighted the growing impact of AI on the games industry. This incident follows similar reports of studios experimenting with AI tools in their development processes.
