Heroes of Might and Magic V: Bundle

Ubisoft is going all in on fantasy tactics.

In a year where Ubisoft announced and shipped the Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake, a revival of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 might not be the highest-profile remake project, but it’s an appreciated one nevertheless. While the announcement did not mince words about the scope and scale of the project — the 1999 title is being brought back to life for both PC and consoles — IGN got to go hands on with the game in a remote session to see how this version compares to the nearly three-decades-old original.

Ubisoft accidentally launched Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete on Steam without the game files, while its new remake divides longtime fans.

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Heroes of Might and Magic 3, the iconic and arguably never-bettered strategic fantasy role-playing game, is being remade by Ubisoft for release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X at some point next year. Related: the Complete Edition of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is now available on Steam for the first time. Read more