A triumphant return for the legendary turn-based strategy series
May 1, 2026 – Hooded Horse, Unfrozen Studio, and Ubisoft are proud to announce that their highly anticipated turn-based strategy game, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, has sold 250,000 copies in under 24 hours (around 16 hours, in fact) since launching into early access.
Built on the familiar foundations of one of the most critically acclaimed strategy series of all time, this is the first new Heroes of Might and Magic game in over ten years. During early access, the developers plan to add the rest of the single-player campaign, more pre-made scenarios and map templates, Spectator Mode, Map Editor improvements, and changes and tweaks based on community feedback.
“Heroes of Might and Magic has an incredible history,” says Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender. “It is an absolute thrill to see Olden Era get such a positive reception from players, and take its position as the newest entry in this classic series.”
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era currently has a 91% “Very Positive” rating on Steam with nearly 3,000 reviews.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is available in early access for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store (via Game Preview) for $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99 / ¥3,980. A 25% launch discount is running until May 13, 2026.
The game is also available via PC Game Pass.
About Hooded Horse
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games, including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, MENACE, Old World, Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. With people and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.
You can find out more about us on our Steam publisher page or website.
About Unfrozen
Established in 2016 by industry veterans, Unfrozen members have previously worked on popular games such as League of Legends, World of Warcraft, and Disciples 3. Pioneering the future of tactical and strategic gaming, the studio aims to become a global leader in this niche. Their first game, Iratus: Lord of the Dead released in April 2020 and sold over 500,000 copies.
You can find out more via the Steam publisher page or website.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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