Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

 
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the highly anticipated official prequel to the beloved turn-based strategy series, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse (with support from Ubisoft). Set on the storied continent of Jadame, this epic adventure brings fresh strategy, deep exploration, and faction-based gameplay to both series veterans and new players. The demo launched in October 2025, with full Early Access coming in 2026.
Legends Return: Campaign, Factions, and Fresh Systems

Explore six unique factions—Temple, Necropolis, Sylvan, Dungeon, Hive, and Schism—each with distinct heroes, units, laws, and playstyle perks.
Embark on a sweeping single-player campaign set in Jadame, where rival kingdoms join forces against the swarm-like Hive, led by a fearsome Inferno demon lord.
Upgrade towns, gather resources, and conquer cities across a richly detailed, high-fantasy overworld filled with new creatures, treasures, and secrets.
Classic hex-grid combat returns. Now, every hero and unit brings active abilities, giving battles more tactical depth than ever before.
Compete in ranked multiplayer: matchmake with friends in three competitive modes (Classic, One-Hero Mode, and Arena), each with separate ratings and leaderboards.
Customize your experience with a powerful scenario editor—create maps, campaigns, and share them with the community.

Key Details

Early Access Launch: Planned for 2026 (Demo live October 2025)
Developer: Unfrozen Studio
Publisher: Hooded Horse (IP support by Ubisoft)
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy, RPG, Fantasy, Multiplayer
Modes: Single Player, Multiplayer, Scenario Editor
Platforms: PC (Steam, Windows), with future ports likely

Olden Era vs Heroes III & Age of Wonders 4

Compared to Heroes III: Olden Era keeps classic town building and tactical combat, but adds modern abilities and faction laws. Editor integration and AI upgrades promise a richer experience.
Compared to Age of Wonders 4: Focuses more on hero management, map control, and community-driven scenarios—not just empire building.

The Campaign Beckons
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era reimagines tactical strategy for today, drawing from the best of classic Heroes while adding new depth, factions, and creativity. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer seeking rich fantasy tactics, Olden Era promises adventure, choice, and competition in one mighty package.