Unfrozen Studio has unveiled its latest creation, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, which is now accessible through Steam Early Access and Xbox on PC (Game Preview). This eagerly awaited title marks the first new installment in the beloved Heroes franchise in over a decade, inviting both seasoned fans and newcomers to immerse themselves in its strategic depths.
Game Features and Availability
Priced at .99, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is currently available with a 25% launch discount until May 13. Additionally, it is included in the PC Game Pass, providing an excellent opportunity for players to dive into this expansive world.
The early access version boasts a rich array of features:
- Six distinct playable factions: Temple, Dungeon, Schism, Grove, Necropolis, and Hive, each offering unique buildings, units, abilities, and heroes.
- Single-player skirmish modes, including Classic, Single Hero, Arena, and premade scenarios.
- A variety of premade templates for procedurally generated maps, some featuring unique win conditions.
- The first act of the single-player narrative campaign, complemented by a comprehensive tutorial and advanced challenges.
- Online multiplayer options for Classic, Single Hero, and Arena modes, complete with a leaderboard system and local hotseat play.
- An initial beta of the Map Editor, along with custom game lobbies that support user-generated maps.
As the game progresses through its early access phase, Unfrozen Studio plans to roll out additional content, including the remainder of the single-player campaign, more premade scenarios and map templates, a Spectator Mode, enhancements to the Map Editor, and adjustments based on community feedback. A detailed development roadmap will be shared soon.
Localization efforts have ensured that Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is available in multiple languages, including German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, making it accessible to a global audience.
For those eager to embark on this strategic adventure, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era can be purchased on Steam and the Microsoft Store (Game Preview) for .99 / £34.99 / €39.99 / ¥3,980, with the aforementioned launch discount available until May 13, 2026. The game is also featured on PC Game Pass, further broadening its reach.
