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 - Nov 14, 2026
283 changes
Early Access launch made Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era available on April 30, with six factions, campaign Act 1, Classic, Single Hero, and Arena modes, plus a 25% discount for the first two weeks. Campaign Acts 2 & 3 later completed the campaign story, while The Mysterious Island added a large standalone PvE adventure.
- Campaign Acts 2 & 3: Completed the main campaign and added neutral Tier 8 creatures, including Lich Dragons. Critical progression problems involving Sentinel of Glory, Troglodyte, Into the Woods, and Fun and Graves were also fixed.
- The Mysterious Island: Added a giant single-player map inspired by Jules Verne’s novel, with six playable factions and narrative exploration events.
- PVE Roguelike Mode, Teamplay Mode, and Ironman Mode: Expanded the ways to play with PvE roguelike runs, co-op against AI or other players, and a one-save campaign challenge.
- Observer Mode & Replays added match spectating and post-game recaps.
- Thieves’ Guild added more information about enemy forces, while Underground Layer introduced a new map level with unique terrain and objects.
- Matchmaking System Rework added advanced multiplayer options, alongside post-match statistics and additional PvP win conditions.
- Broken Alliance and Prisoners: Added two story-focused custom maps, alongside Jebus Tournament and Outcast Tournament templates for the Random Map Generator.