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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.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Unfrozen's Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era aims to be a worthy successor to the classic series, drawing heavy inspiration from Heroes of Might and Magic 3. The early access version includes playable races, multiple game modes, and the beginning of a campaign with dialogue choices. While the core mechanics are familiar and nostalgic, the developers are also introducing RPG elements and various playstyles to cater to different player preferences.
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.
Where is the Scout in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era?
This guide explains how to locate the Scout in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, a key quest in the second part of the campaign. The Scout is found in the northwest quarter of the map, marked by an exclamation point once the fog of war is cleared. Players will discover the Scout is deceased and must retrieve the Shard of Serenity artifact for a Gravedigger to progress the storyline.
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.
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era plans April 22 stress test – here’s the new trailer
Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era will host a multiplayer stress test on April 22nd to prepare for its early access launch on April 30th. Developed by Unfrozen, Hooded Horse, Ubisoft, and Nova Assembly, the game will be available via a Steam demo for the stress test, focusing on arena mode. A new gameplay trailer has also been released.
"Attrition is the core of the game": Original Heroes of Might and Magic creator's "Fun AI" approach is helping Olden Era developer Unfrozen balance PvE difficulty
Developer Unfrozen is balancing the PvE difficulty for Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era's upcoming Early Access launch, drawing inspiration from original Heroes creator Jon Van Caneghem's "Fun AI" approach. Changes include AI rebalancing and UI improvements based on player feedback, such as renaming the Sylvan faction to Grove.
All Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era Factions and the best to choose
This guide breaks down the six factions in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, offering recommendations for the best faction and hero to choose. The Dungeon faction is highlighted as the top pick due to its versatile units, particularly the Onyx Dancers and later Black and Ashen Dragons. Motley is recommended as the best hero for the Dungeon faction, with a special mention for her Twilight spell.
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.
Strategy fans have spoken – Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era's fae faction "wasn't meeting…
Developer Unfrozen has renamed a faction in Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era from 'Sylvan' to 'Grove' following community feedback. The change aims to better represent the faction's intended theme of diverse fae creatures and elemental beings ahead of the game's Early Access launch.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a strong comeback for a strategy RPG series with few modern competitors, though it could explain itself better
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era marks a return for the strategy RPG series, developed by Unfrozen with support from Ubisoft and Hooded Horse, and featuring series creator Jon Van Caneghem. While the game offers familiar gameplay mechanics and a bustling world, reviewers note that its presentation can be jarring and the interface could be clearer, particularly regarding combat depth and city management. Despite these criticisms, the game is seen as a promising comeback for a niche genre, with potential for deeper strategic play as players become more familiar with its systems.
Five studios form developer-led holding Nova Assembly
Five game development studios, including Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Weappy, and Game Garden, have formed a new developer-led holding company named Nova Assembly. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and shared resources among independent studios.
Indie dev teams unite and form Nova Assembly, a company where indie companies share their expertise
Several indie game development teams, including Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Game Garden, and Weappy, have united to form Nova Assembly, a new company designed to share expertise and resources. Denis Fedorov, founder of Unfrozen, will serve as CEO, aiming to foster collaboration without compromising creative independence. The company also plans to establish its own publishing arm in the future.
Five Studios Behind Some of the Most Anticipated Games Unite to Form Developer-Led Holding Nova Assembly
Five independent game development studios—Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Game Garden, and Weappy—have formed a developer-led holding company called Nova Assembly. This new structure aims to foster collaboration and resource sharing among the studios while preserving their creative independence, offering a more resilient model against industry layoffs and consolidation. The combined pipeline includes 10 games, with REPLACED set to be the first release from Nova Assembly.
Five studios form developer-led holding Nova Assembly
Five independent game studios—Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Weappy, and Game Garden—have formed a developer-led holding company called Nova Assembly. The alliance aims to share resources and expertise, with plans to establish its own publishing division. Sad Cat Studios' game Replaced is slated as the group's first release in April 2026.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era drops into Early Access this month
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, developed by Unfrozen, is launching into Early Access on April 30th. The game will feature six unique factions, the first act of its campaign, various single-player and multiplayer modes, a random map generator, and a pre-release version of a map editor. The Early Access release was delayed from 2025 to incorporate player feedback on UI and unit design.
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.
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.
