{
  "id": 3477748,
  "title": "The legendary Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is being remade by Ubisoft, and while it's visually redone, it's reportedly like-for-like in terms of gameplay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/the-legendary-heroes-of-might-and-magic-3-is-being-remade-by-ubisoft",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:47:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/heroes-of-might-and-magic-3-remade-ubisoft"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ubisoft is remaking the classic strategic fantasy role-playing game, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X next year. The remake, built in Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine, features a 3D world with detailed visuals, shifting seasons and weather, and new animations. Ubisoft assures that the remake aims to preserve the original experience while updating it, offering improved editor tools and a user-generated content hub. The game's maps and campaigns from players are also compatible with the remake. IGN and RPG Site both described the remake as a \"true top-to-bottom remake of the game in terms of visuals while leaving the gameplay relatively untouched.\" RPG Site also noted that the remake was developed concurrently with another game in the series, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, which is currently in early access. Despite this apparent cannibalization, the Heroes of Might and Magic series continues to captivate players with its turn-based battles, base-building, and fantasy adventure. Ubisoft's previous attempts at remaking games within this series have had mixed success, but the Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake is generating excitement amongst fans of the franchise.",
  "summary": "Heroes of Might and Magic 3, the iconic and arguably never-bettered strategic fantasy role-playing game, is being remade by Ubisoft for release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X at some point next year. Related: the Complete Edition of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is now available on Steam for the first time. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Ubisoft remakes Heroes of Might and Magic 3 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X next year.",
    "Remake uses Snowdrop engine for 3D visuals, seasons, weather, and new animations.",
    "Gameplay remains like-for-like, with improved editor tools and user-generated content hub."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}