Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
Year 1
Apr 30, 2026 - Aug 4, 2026
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launched into Early Access on April 30, 2026, with a 25% discount for the first two weeks. This marked the beginning of the journey, introducing Campaign Acts 2 & 3 alongside various gameplay modes and features that expanded the game's offerings significantly.
- New Campaign Content: The launch included the first act of the campaign and the subsequent release of Acts 2 & 3 on May 28, advancing the story.
- New Maps: Players gained access to several new maps, including the Broken Alliance Map, Prisoners Scenario Map, and The Mysterious Island Map, which was announced on June 15 and released on July 28.
- Gameplay Modes: A new PVE Roguelike Mode and Teamplay Mode were introduced on May 28, allowing for cooperative gameplay against AI or other players.
- New Features: The game included the Thieves' Guild, enabling players to gather intelligence on enemies, and an Underground Layer feature that added depth to map exploration.
- Balance Changes: The Patch #8 on July 2 brought extensive balance adjustments across various skills, spells, and creatures, alongside a rework of Necromancy mechanics that allowed raising enemy units into undead regardless of army composition.