naiwa 2026-05-01

The new installment of Heroes of Might and Magic broke target sales figures just 16 hours after launch.



The development team Unfrozen, together with publisher Hooded Horse and rights holder Ubisoft reported impressive first-day sales results for the turn-based strategy Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. The project surpassed the milestone of a quarter of a million copies sold in less than 24 hours after launch.The game, first shown to the public in 2024, was released in early access the day before and instantly attracted audience attention. Fans of the franchise, longing for the classic values of the Might and Magic series, enthusiastically welcomed the return to the roots. According to the official press release, the project reached its planned targets in just 16 of the first 24 hours, indicating a confident start.This is the first new full release in the Heroes of Might and Magic series in over ten years, so these numbers inspire optimism. However, there is still much work to be done before the full version 1.0 release. The developers promise to enrich early access with additional content: new campaign maps, ready-made scenarios for quick play, and a spectator mode for viewers.
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