A multiplayer test for the new «Heroes» is coming

The authors of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era honor the traditions of the role-playing strategy series, which date back to the last century. The 3D graphics of the new installment are made with an eye on the 2D style of the original releases, and users will also encounter familiar factions and creatures in armies, not to mention the rules of turn-based battles. But in some ways, the current «Heroes» deviate from the previous canon, and first of all, this concerns the multiplayer. That's why the employees of Unfrozen studio invite all fans of the genre to try out the online modes before the official release of the game.

Testing starts on April 22. You don't need to register on any websites to participate — just go to Steam, download the free demo from the store, and wait for the client to update. This will grant access not only to the story campaign with four races and eighteen heroes but also to the multiplayer part of the gameplay. However, the developers will show it in full on the day of the final release (April 30), and until then, gamers will be allowed to test their skills in the «Arena», evaluate the matchmaking mechanics for tactical duels, and the capabilities of four factions: «Schism», «Necropolis», «Temple», and «Dungeon».

The goal of the test is to check how well the servers handle the influx of people, and at the same time, gather feedback on the already released content. Other innovations of Olden Era, including active skills and monster charms, an advanced spell and progression system, as well as concentration points with alchemical dust, can be evaluated at the end of the month. The Unfrozen team has indeed added something of their own to the classic formula, making it all the more interesting to assess the evolution of the series after the release of the new game.