Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era
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About Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era
Olden Era is a turn-based strategy game set in the early days of the Heroes of Might & Magic universe. Developed by Unfrozen and published by Ubisoft, it blends RPG elements with deep tactical combat. Released in 2026 for PC, it serves as a prequel to the iconic series, letting players explore the origins of the franchise’s lore. The game supports single-player campaigns, multiplayer battles, and co-op play. Its focus on resource management, hero progression, and territorial control mirrors the series’ roots. Fans of classic TBS titles will recognize the formula, though modernized mechanics aim to streamline the experience.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around managing a warlord’s forces, gathering resources, recruiting heroes, and commanding armies across a hex-grid map. Turn-based battles require balancing spellcasters, archers, and melee units while exploiting terrain advantages. Heroes level up with class-specific skills, and players can customize their loadouts for different factions. The single-player campaign tasks you with expanding your domain through diplomacy or conquest, while multiplayer modes pit you against others in objective-based matches. The interface is dense but functional, with menus for tracking unit stats, research, and trade.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 4.3/5, with 68% of players completing the main campaign. Average playtime is 55 hours, and 37% finish 100% of content. Moods include nostalgia (82%), strategic satisfaction (65%), and frustration with micromanagement (28%). One review reads, “Feels like building a D&D world, but the AI sometimes falters in complex battles.” 72% of players own 90%+ of achievements, with the hardest being “Victory in All 12 Faction Campaigns” at 13% completion. The base price is $59.99, with a 15% discount for pre-orders.
PlayPile's Take
Olden Era is a solid entry for strategy fans and series veterans. It offers 50+ hours of content at a reasonable price, with a robust achievement system for completionists. While not as polished as newer TBS titles, its emphasis on hero customization and faction diversity keeps it engaging. Skip if you dislike slow-paced resource management. Worth a playthrough if you crave a return to classic strategy roots with a modern coat of paint.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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