Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the latest entry in the beloved turn-based fantasy strategy series, has surpassed 1 million copies sold within its first month of Early Access. Developer Unfrozen Studio and publisher Hooded Horse have also unveiled a comprehensive roadmap detailing what players can expect as the game progresses toward its 1.0 release.
Game Details
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launched into Early Access on April 30, 2026, on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, and was also available day one on PC Game Pass. It's the first major entry in the legendary turn-based strategy franchise in years, developed by Unfrozen Studio (known for Iratus: Lord of the Dead) and published by Hooded Horse.
The game retains the classic hexagonal grid-based combat, hero progression, and town management that defined the series, while adding modern quality-of-life features and a vibrant new art style.
Developer Roadmap
The roadmap, shared alongside the 1 million sales milestone, outlines several highly requested features that the Unfrozen team is working on:
- Teamplay Mode: Cooperative play against AI opponents, a long-standing community request
- Improved Map Generator: More varied and interesting procedural maps
- Hero Skills & Epic Classes Rebalance: A wide rebalancing pass based on player feedback
- Advanced Online Matchmaking: Improved matchmaking options with more customization
- Additional Factions: New playable factions beyond the launch roster
- Campaign Content: More single-player scenarios and story content
Community Reception
The game has "Mostly Positive" Steam reviews, with players praising its faithful recreation of classic Heroes of Might and Magic gameplay mixed with modern touches. The 1 million sales figure — impressive for an Early Access strategy title, especially one also available on Game Pass — speaks to strong demand for the dormant franchise.
Reddit's r/HoMM community has been actively discussing the roadmap, with the co-op Teamplay Mode receiving particular enthusiasm. Some players have expressed concerns about the pace of updates, but the detailed roadmap has reassured many that the developers have a clear vision.
Sales & Impact
Selling 1 million copies in the first month of Early Access — while also being available on PC Game Pass — is a remarkable achievement. It demonstrates the enduring appeal of the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise and validates Hooded Horse's strategy of supporting deep strategy games through the Early Access model.
What's Next
Unfrozen Studio plans to continue iterating on the Early Access build based on community feedback, with the full 1.0 release expected within 12-18 months. The game is available now on Steam and the Microsoft Store for $39.99 / £34.99.