Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era Wiki

What is Olden Era?

Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Explore the map solo or in multiplayer, triumph in iconic battles and establish peace on a continent where it was never an option.

This game is published Ubisoft and developed by Unfrozen studio.

Campaign and Factions

Explore the continent of Jadame, where rival factions must unite against the Hive, a swarm of insectoids led by an Inferno demon lord. Choose from six unique factions, each with distinct gameplay and abilities: Temple, Necropolis, Sylvan, Dungeon, Hive, and a mysterious sixth faction yet to be revealed.

Strategy and Exploration

Explore the map, gather resources, and strengthen your kingdom. Upgrade your castle and embrace faction-specific laws for a unique playstyle.

Game Modes

Play in three multiplayer modes: Classic, where you manage heroes and castles; One-Hero Mode, where your hero’s survival is key; and Arena, focused on direct combat. Enjoy an epic single-player campaign or create and share your own scenarios with an easy-to-use editor.

Combat and Competition

Fight on a hexagonal battlefield with new combat mechanics, including active abilities. Compete in matchmaking with separate ratings and leaderboards, all fine-tuned for modern strategy players.

FAQ

When will Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era be released?

Content updates are quite frequent and the game looks to be in the final stages of development and testing. It was announced as a quarter 2, 2025 release title.

What platforms can I play HOMM:OE on?

Currently only being released for PC via Steam.

Will the game always be online? Does it require an internet connection?

No. This is not an "always online" game.

Does it feature a campaign mode?

Yes. Campaign will be balanced differently to other modes.

Does it support Hotseat play?

Yes. Hotseat mode is confirmed.

Will it allow for mods from the modding community?

Yes, although this is not anticipated for initial release. Mod support will be coming down the line.

Is this a sequel? Where does it take place in the broad HOMM timeline?

The event of the game are as a prequel, before the events of Heroes.