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Ubisoft Apologizes After Forgetting Game Files in Steam Release

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Ubisoft mistakenly released Heroes of Might and Magic 3 on Steam without the actual game files. Players received a tiny executable instead of the full game. The company has since apologized and corrected the issue.

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Engadget

Ubisoft apologizes for accidentally selling Heroes of Might and Magic 3 without the actual game files

Ubisoft has apologized for a recent error on Steam where the game Heroes of Might and Magic 3 was sold without its actual game files. This mistake occurred despite anticipation for an upcoming remake of the classic title.

Gamespot

Ubisoft Sold A Game But Forgot To Include The Literal Game Part

Ubisoft's recent Steam re-release of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 was marred by an error where the actual game files were omitted, leaving players with a tiny executable. This issue was later fixed, but not before significant player backlash and negative reviews. The company is planning a full remake of the game for next year.

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Wolfs Gaming Blog

Ubisoft Finally Put Heroes of Might and Magic 3 on Steam, But Forgot to Include the Game

Ubisoft mistakenly released an incorrect, tiny file instead of the full game when launching Heroes of Might and Magic III on Steam. The issue was quickly resolved after the initial hiccup.

Retro Gamer

Heroes of Might & Magic 3 gets off to a bumpy start on Steam after Ubisoft forgot to include the game itself in the…

Ubisoft's recent launch of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 on Steam was marred by an issue where the game files were missing from the download, resulting in a very small file size and negative player reviews. The company has since acknowledged and resolved the problem, releasing an update that includes the necessary game files.

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PC Gamer

Ubisoft forgot to make sure the Steam release of Heroes of Might & Magic 3 included the actual game

Ubisoft's recent Steam release of Heroes of Might & Magic 3 has been met with significant player frustration due to missing game files, resulting in a 'dummy executable' error. The $10 purchase does not include the actual game, unlike the complete edition available on GOG. This issue follows the 2015 HD rerelease which also omitted crucial expansions.

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