Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

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early accessReleased Apr 30, 2026steam

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 - Sep 19, 2026

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launched into Early Access on April 30, 2026, and introduced a wealth of content, including Campaign Acts 2 & 3 and a new single-player map titled The Mysterious Island on August 20, 2026. Players also gained access to a PVE Roguelike Mode and several new factions, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.

Early Access Launch: The game became available in Early Access on April 30, 2026, with a 25% discount for the first two weeks.
New Campaign Acts: Campaign Acts 2 & 3 were released on May 28, 2026, completing the campaign story.
New Single-Player Map: The Mysterious Island, inspired by Jules Verne's novel, launched on August 20, 2026, featuring six playable factions.
New Game Modes: The PVE Roguelike Mode, Teamplay Mode, and Ironman Mode for Campaign were introduced, offering varied gameplay experiences.
New Factions and Creatures: Players could choose from six unique factions—Temple, Dungeon, Schism, Grove, Necropolis, and Hive—and new neutral Tier 8 creatures, including Lich Dragons, were added.
Matchmaking Improvements: The matchmaking system was revamped, incorporating advanced options for a better multiplayer experience.