Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Demo Available Now - 30th Anniversary Celebration Recap

A free Steam demo is now available for Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, as announced during the Heroes of Might and Magic 30^th Anniversary Celebration. The demo features four playable factions, including the new Schism faction, as well as a tutorial and three game modes. With multiple map templates to explore and an arena mode for a quick combat session, there is plenty of adventuring to be had and no playtime limit in the demo. Wishlist Olden Era on Steam and you'll be notified when it enters Early Access in 2026.

The Celebration also included a host of announcements, features, and guest appearances from projects and people throughout the HOMM community. From the 30^th Anniversary Retrospective book and the Legacy of Heroes documentary, to community artwork, tournaments, and concerts, there were games aplenty (board, card, tabletop!) and lots of warm nostalgic vibes for the beloved series. Watch the full celebration below and join the Heroes of Might and Magic Discord to connect with the community and developers.

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Classic Heroes of Might and Magic Games Come to PC Game Pass

Heroes of Might and Magic II: Gold Edition and Heroes of Might and Magic III: Complete Edition are now available to play with a PC Game Pass and Ultimate Game Pass subscription.

Heroes of Might and Magic: 30 Anniversary Retrospective Book Available for Pre-Order

Delve into the rich and storied history of the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise in this book written by author and game designer, Neal Hallford. From the creation of the franchise through to the present day, the book chronicles the franchise's evolution and includes never-before-seen art, documentation, and interviews. Pre-order the Heroes of Might and Magic: 30^th Anniversary Retrospective from Dark Horse ahead of its launch on November 25.

Legacy of Heroes Documentary Premieres on October 11

Debuting on the Ubisoft YouTube channel on October 11, the Legacy of Heroes documentary explores the series from the perspective of fans and developers around the world. With such a long history and global reach, Heroes of Might and Magic has had an impact on countless lives, and its impact is illuminated through research and personal interviews.

Heroes of Might and Magic III Piano Collection Crafted By Paul Anthony Romero

A composer, pianist, and icon of the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise, Paul Anthony Romero has created music for the series since its inception. In a new vinyl collection, he orchestrates and performs his classic works from Heroes of Might and Magic III. Visit GameMusicRecords.com to learn more.

Heroes Orchestra Concert Debuts on October 24

The Heroes Orchestra is a Polish symphony orchestra dedicated to arranging music from videogames and bringing it to life in performances. They have a special focus on Heroes of Might and Magic, and to celebrate the 30^th Anniversary, they have recorded a special concert featuring the top ten community-voted tracks from the franchise. Tune in to the Ubisoft YouTube channel on October 24 to catch the premiere.

Spotlight on Fan-made Mods for Heroes of Might and Magic

Dedicated groups of talented creators in the Heroes of Might and Magic community have created a number of unofficial mods that add new factions, new stories, new creatures, and various improvements to a host of Heroes of Might and Magic games. Learn more about these mods, how to download and play them, and what's coming next from the mod creators by visiting their websites. Here are a select few:

• Horn of the Abyss for Heroes of Might and Magic III
• Day of Reckoning for Heroes of Might and Magic III (not yet released)
• Heroes 7.5 for Heroes of Might and Magic VII

H3.GG 30th Anniversary Cup Tournament Finals Air on October 10

Competitive Heroes of Might and Magic III is alive and well at H3.gg, a community organization that runs regular tournaments and helps players organize their own. To commemorate this momentous anniversary, H3.gg has been running a 30^th Anniversary Cup for the past month, and the finals will be broadcast on the Ubisoft Twitch channel on October 10. Tune in for the climactic showdown!

Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game Bringing Three New Expansions

Archon Studio has launched a board game that captures the epic adventuring, town-building, hero-leveling, and combat from Heroes of Might and Magic III. Seven of the original factions are already available, with three more recently funded and on their way to backers. In the Celebration broadcast, Archon Studio teased three more factions coming in 2026; find their teaser segment in the video above. Late pledges for the recently added faction expansions - Stronghold, Conflux, and Cove - can be found on their Gamefound page.

Heroes of Might and Magic: The Card Game Campaign Launches on Gamefound

Today, Archon Studio launched their Heroes of Might and Magic: The Card Game campaign on Gamefound. The game focuses on strategic 1-on-1 battles as it channels the mechanics of HOMM combat and adapts them into a new tactical experience.

Heroes of Might and Magic Tabletop Role-Playing Game Campaign Underway on Kickstarter

The original founders of Heroes of Might and Magic were avid enjoyers of tabletop role-playing games, and now Modiphius Entertainment is creating a TTRPG in a full-circle moment for the franchise. The Heroes of Might and Magic TTRPG on Kickstarter is available for pledging, and you can find a free, 62-page Quickstart Rules PDF that guides you through your first steps of the adventure.

Fusion Fantasy Figurines for Black Dragon and Archangel Currently in Development

Fusion Fantasy are creators of highly detailed and articulated figurines, and they've turned their creative talents to the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise. Two legendary creatures - the Black Dragon and the Archangel - are currently in development; you can get a closer look at them in the video above.