Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake is an upcoming turn-based strategy game developed and published by Ubisoft, scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam.
Visuals & Expansions
According to the official Steam listing, the remake presents a complete visual reconstruction of the classic game:
“Rediscover the critically acclaimed turn-based strategy classic and its two expansions, faithfully rebuilt in full 3D and 4K. Explore a vibrant fantasy world and lead mighty heroes in epic battles.”
- Full 3D & 4K: Rebuilt from the ground up with high-resolution 3D models and environments.
- Includes Expansions: Bundles the base game along with its two official expansions (Armageddon’s Blade and The Shadow of Death).
Factions & Multiplayer
- Nine Factions: “Choose from nine distinct factions”, matching the full faction roster of the complete classic edition.
- Online Multiplayer: “Face up to eight players online”, enabling large-scale multiplayer matches across custom and standard scenarios.
Community Maps & Editing Tools
Map making and community-created content are officially confirmed as core day-one features:
“Play community maps from day one, or create your own. Use editing tools that let you adjust balance and design maps or campaigns.”
This provides official confirmation that players will be able to both create new scenarios using dedicated editing tools and play community maps starting from day one of release.
Remake vs. Olden Era Comparison Table
Ubisoft has two active projects in the Might & Magic franchise. Below is a factual comparison between the 2027 Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake and Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, based strictly on their official Steam store details:
| Feature | Heroes III Remake (2027) | Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Ubisoft | Unfrozen |
| Publisher | Ubisoft | Hooded Horse |
| Release Date | 2027 | Early Access April 30, 2026 |
| Visuals | Faithfully rebuilt in full 3D and 4K | 3D visuals |
| Content Scope | Base game and its two expansions | All-new prequel entry in the franchise |
| Factions | Nine distinct factions | Multiple factions |
| Multiplayer | Up to eight players online | Online multiplayer |
| Map Making & Community Content | Play community maps from day one, or create your own with editing tools to adjust balance and design maps or campaigns | Handcrafted maps built by the developers or community members on the in-game map editor |
| Platform | PC (Steam) | PC (Steam) |
Sources & Citations
- Steam Store Page: Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake (App ID 3809850) ↗ (read October 18, 2026): Developer (Ubisoft), publisher (Ubisoft), release date ('2027'), “faithfully rebuilt in full 3D and 4K”, “Choose from nine distinct factions”, “Face up to eight players online”, “Play community maps from day one, or create your own. Use editing tools that let you adjust balance and design maps or campaigns.”
- Steam Store Page: Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (App ID 3105440) ↗ (read October 18, 2026): Developer (Unfrozen), publisher (Hooded Horse), release date (Early Access April 30, 2026), “handcrafted maps built by the developers or community members on the in-game map editor”.