New Multiplayer Strategy RPG blowing up on Steam

Heroes of Might and Magic: Ancient Eraa new entry in the classic strategy RPG series, has blown up on Steam recently. The game was recently released to Early Access on Steam and has quickly climbed the top seller list. With a retro feel, new mechanics and the possibility of multiplayer PvP, Heroes of Might and Magic: Ancient Era offers plenty for both nostalgic fans and series newcomers to enjoy.

The Heroes of Might and Magic series dates all the way back to 1995, when the first entry was released for DOS, and later came to Windows PCs in 1996. A staple of 90s PC gaming, Heroes of Might and Magic featured turn-based strategy gameplay, where players could control armies of mythical creatures through fantasy-inspired battles. Before The old erathe last post in the series was Heroes of Might and Magic 7published by Ubisoft over a decade ago in 2015.

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era climbs to the top of Steam's bestseller lists

Developer Team Unfrozen recently shared Heroes of Might and Magic: Ancient Era Steam community page the game has sold over 500,000 copies in just 72 hours. The game is also number two on Steam's bestseller list, just behind free-to-play Counter-Strike 2. This is quite an impressive feat, considering that it is above other big games like Windrose and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatredas well as the upcoming Forza Horizon 6.

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In the same announcement, Team Unfrozen also shared that the game has seen over 6,000 reviews, 25,000 members of the game's official Discord, and a peak concurrent player count of over 60,000. These numbers are quite impressive for a game still in Early Access, but the Steam user rating of “Very Positive” is a testament to how many players enjoy the game. The developer has also been actively releasing updates and bug fixes in the wake of the game's Early Access launch, showing a dedication to the game and its players that will likely help maintain its popularity.

As the first new entry in the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise of over a decade, The old era has brought back many of the features that made the original '90s entries so beloved. The game allows players to explore a variety of maps, both hand-crafted and procedurally generated, engage in strategic turn-based battles in its non-linear single-player campaign, or take to the game's PvP multiplayer and battle other players in various game modes. In addition to its strategic battles, Heroes of Might and Magic: Ancient Era also allows players to align with one of six factions and build or conquer cities while recruiting new heroes to improve their army and generate economic resources for their faction.

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This blend of tactical RPGs and grand strategy games makes it clear why The old era is a standout for fans of the genre, but the nostalgia behind the classic Heroes of Might and Magic franchise likely contributed to its Steam success as well. Other games like Heroes of Might and Magic have tried to follow the same formula that made the franchise so beloved, such as Songs of conquest. But now that fans have their hands on a brand new entry in the series, they're showing up to support the franchise on Steam after a decade-long wait.