New Heroes of Might and Magic Game Set for Real Release in April

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Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era is Coming Out in a Few Weeks and Devs Swear Its Not a Joke

Published Apr 1, 2026, 11:47 AM EDT

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It’s April Fools' Day, the one day of the year when we technically shouldn’t believe anything we read online for our own safety – I mean, I just fell for a chocolate shop’s prank this morning, so clearly, no one is safe.

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However, amidst all the hoaxes and jokes that enjoy playing with our gamers’ hearts, we occasionally get a genuine announcement, which seems to be the case for Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Well, at least, that’s what the folks at Hooded Horse swear is the truth!

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A brand-new trailer for Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the highly anticipated next chapter in one of the most critically acclaimed strategy series of all time, just dropped.

The footage offers a pretty neat glimpse into how players will build powerful empires using deep strategic mechanics, punctuated by intense turn-based combat featuring a wide variety of creatures, including massive dragons (my favorite).

However, the real showstopper in the video was the reveal of the Early Access release date! So, the game’s first playable version is now set to arrive on April 30, 2026, initially launching only for PC via Steam Early Access and the Microsoft Store (via Game Preview).

In even better news for subscribers, the title will also be coming to PC Game Pass on day one, offering a perfect opportunity to test the game fresh out of the oven. You can check out the full trailer right below:

Again, everything seems legit here. It is also important to note that this marks the first new Heroes of Might and Magic game in over ten years, so it's unlikely Hooded Horse would toy with fans’ hearts on something this significant... right?

The game’s first playable version is now set to arrive on April 30, 2026, initially launching only for PC

Jokes aside, we have double-checked the facts and the official press release, so I think you can safely lower your guard (at least, in this article) and get excited for what’s coming in Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era!