Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

May 3, 2026UnfrozenHooded Horse

PCSteamXbox PC Game Pass

StrategyTurn-BasedFantasyRPG

A turn-based strategy prequel to the Heroes of Might and Magic universe set on the continent of Jadame, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse. Launched in Steam Early Access and on PC Game Pass on April 30, 2026 with six factions — Temple, Necropolis, Sylvan, Dungeon, Hive, and Schism — a campaign, multiplayer, and skirmish modes.

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Our Review

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Review — Unfrozen Spent 27 Years Studying Heroes 3 and Built the First Sequel That Actually Understood the Assignment

“The first Heroes of Might and Magic game in 27 years that doesn't need to be graded on a curve. Six honestly-distinct factions, a richer combat system, and a civic-policy layer that fixes Heroes 3's late-game tedium — held back only by Early Access growing pains in two factions and an unfinished campaign.”