Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
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Engagement Ring
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved 250,000 copies sold. The article also briefly mentions a shooter game from Imagine Dragons singer that is shutting down after three weeks.
Evening Patches
Several games have received updates, including Clone Hero version 1.1.0.6085 with leaderboard changes. Heroes of Might and Magic - Olden Era released Patch #1, focusing on template tweaks and bug fixes. Additionally, UnderMine 2 has been updated to version 0.7.0 with the Duskfall Update.
Betawatch: Neverness to Everness and Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era open their gates
Several MMORPGs have launched or entered testing phases, including the full release of Neverness to Everness and early access for Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era. TERA 2 is confirmed to be in development with Unreal Engine 5, while Scars of Honor and Gods, Death & Reapers are undergoing playtests and alpha phases respectively. Reaper Actual has secured further venture capital funding.
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 "broke even on development costs in just one day" as it launches to 90%…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has achieved significant success since its launch into Steam Early Access, with the developers at Unfrozen reporting that development costs were recouped within the first 24 hours. The game has garnered over 3000 reviews, with more than 90% positive, and has seen over 50,000 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 Early Access
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, an official prequel to the Heroes of Might and Magic series, has launched its Early Access phase for Windows PC on Steam. The game is available with a 25% launch discount.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW gets even more games and RTX 5080 power expands
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is expanding its game library with numerous titles arriving over the next month, including Forza Horizon 6 and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core. The service is also increasing its RTX 5080-powered systems for Ultimate tier subscribers, offering support for up to 5K resolution at 120 FPS and advanced features like DLSS 4 and ray tracing. Additionally, classic Firaxis strategy games will be added as Install-to-Play titles.
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.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era isn't a reimagining or a divisive reinterpretation, it's just a brilliant…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has launched in early access, offering the first act of its campaign and a new take on the classic turn-based strategy formula. Developed by Unfrozen, the game aims to capture the spirit of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 with updated systems, new factions, and a distinct art style, while providing a comfortable and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
Our Steam Controller second opinion: what works, what doesn't, and what Valve should add for the next one
This second opinion piece offers a detailed look at Valve's Steam Controller, with reviewers James and Julian sharing their experiences. While acknowledging some minor technical hiccups and wishing for better non-Steam launcher integration, both find the controller comfortable, functional, and a strong contender for PC gaming, even suggesting it could be Valve's most impactful hardware release.
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 Early Access Review
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era's early access build offers a satisfying experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The game provides a solid foundation that can already please a wide audience.
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.
All Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era Stargazer riddle answers
This guide provides the solutions to the four-stage riddle posed by the Stargazer NPC in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. The correct answers are Dove for Haste, Knight for Taunt, Dragon for Impending Fate, and Hksmilla for Hksmilla. Solving the riddle rewards the player with the Summon Starchild spell.
This week's standout PC game is an astronaut epic from Life is Strange and Vampyr creators Don't Nod, made in partnership with the European Space Agency
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi astronaut epic Aphelion from Don't Nod, in partnership with the European Space Agency. Other notable launches include the roguelite Deified, the sandbox s&box, the shooter Far Far West, and the strategy RPG Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Several games are launching in early access, offering players a chance to experience them before full release.
