Gamescom 2026August 26, 2026Confirmed

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake Announced for 2027

Ubisoft has announced Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake for 2027, rebuilding the strategy classic in 3D and 4K for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Ubisoft has officially announced Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake, bringing the acclaimed turn-based strategy game back in a ground-up remake scheduled for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Built using Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine, the remake transforms the original fixed 2D isometric presentation into a detailed 3D world with free camera control. Ubisoft is also adding 4K visuals, dynamic lighting, real-time weather and changing seasons while retaining the strategy, hero progression and tactical grid combat that defined the original.

The remake includes the original game's continent, campaigns and nine factions alongside the Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death expansions. Ubisoft is also introducing a new prologue campaign, new cinematics, revamped multiplayer and expanded tools for community-created content.

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Key Takeaways

Updated 2026-08-26

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake is scheduled to launch in 2027.
Confirmed platforms are PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The game is being rebuilt from the ground up using Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine with a full 3D world, free camera control and 4K visuals.
The remake includes the original campaigns and all nine factions plus Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death.
Multiplayer supports up to eight players and includes improved matchmaking, simultaneous turns and the return of Hot Seat mode.
Ubisoft says compatibility with thousands of existing community maps and campaigns will be preserved.

A Ground-Up 3D Remake

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake replaces the original game's fixed 2D isometric perspective with a detailed 3D world and free camera control. Ubisoft says the Snowdrop-powered remake will feature 4K visuals, dynamic lighting, real-time weather and shifting seasons.

The Original Campaigns and Expansions Return

The remake includes the continent and campaigns of the original game together with the Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death expansions. All nine classic factions return: Dungeon, Fortress, Stronghold, Necropolis, Inferno, Castle, Tower, Rampart and Conflux. Ubisoft is also adding a new introductory prologue and newly produced cinematics.

Multiplayer and Community Content

Players will be able to play solo or compete with up to eight players online. The multiplayer overhaul includes improved matchmaking and simultaneous turns, while the classic Hot Seat local multiplayer mode is returning. Ubisoft also plans updated editor tools and an in-game UGC hub for discovering and sharing community-created content.

When Does Heroes III Remake Release?

Ubisoft currently lists Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A specific release date has not yet been announced.

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