{
  "id": 16468013,
  "title": "fheroes2: A recreation of Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/fheroes2-a-recreation-of-heroes-of-might-and-magic-ii-game-engine",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:09:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "fheroes2 is an open-source project aimed at recreating the game engine of Heroes of Might and Magic II. The initiative seeks to enhance the original game with improved gameplay, graphics, logic, and user interface, offering a more engaging experience for fans of the turn-based strategy genre. All modifications and improvements are detailed on the project's dedicated page. The original game and its resources are owned by The 3DO Company, which transferred rights to Ubisoft. It is emphasized that fheroes2 does not endorse or support any illegal use of the original game; rather, it encourages purchasing it from GOG or Ubisoft Store, or by downloading a free demo. The project adheres to the GNU General Public License v2.0 and was initially developed on Sourceforge. It welcomes contributions from developers, graphical artists, translators, and website builders, all of whom can find specific guides for their respective roles. For those who wish to support the project's development, donations can be made through Patreon, PayPal, or Boosty, with all contributions directed towards future enhancements. Fheroes2 maintains a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, VK, and Discord, where users can ask questions and engage in discussions about the project's progress. Answers to frequently asked questions are also available on the project's FAQ page.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "fheroes2 recreates Heroes of Might and Magic II engine",
    "Project aims to improve gameplay, graphics, logic, UI",
    "Encourages purchasing game from GOG, Ubisoft Store"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Forza Might Actually Lose at The Game Awards for the First Time in a Decade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/forza-might-actually-lose-at-the-game-awards-for-the-first-time-in-a",
        "published": "2026-10-25T16:00:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}