Hero Plus
Released Jan 2018
Hero Plus is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) based on a story written by three generations of Chinese novelists. It is free to play with cash shop items available, much like The Legend of Ares, Scions of Fate, Silkroad Online and many other MMORPG's.
62% positive · 279 reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Hero Plus is a free-to-play MMORPG that has been running continuously since its January 22, 2018 launch and remains in active live operation as of today, August 27, 2026.
The most recent developer post, dated August 26, 2026, announces the game's 11th Anniversary celebration (running August 27 – September 20, 2026), a Guardian Pet System update, a new cash shop rotation, and upcoming items going on sale through September 30, 2026. This confirms that the developer is actively managing the game and has near-future content already in place.
Looking back across the scanned news posts, the team has maintained a steady drumbeat of content throughout 2025 and 2026: a new Ghostblood Valley map with new armor, materials, and quests shipped on February 25, 2026; a major player-experience quality-of-life revamp (gold limits, item trading overhaul) on May 20, 2026; a Focused Growth Month event in June 2026; and a Summer Event that concluded with the August 26, 2026 maintenance. The cash shop (Hero Tavern) cycles new items in and out on two- to four-week schedules, and seasonal events rotate continuously throughout the year.
There is no indication the developer considers the game complete or that development is winding down. The game is explicitly structured as a live, ongoing service.
Evidence
Maintenance notice ending the Summer Event, introducing a Guardian Pet System update, launching the 11th Anniversary Event (August 27 – September 20, 2026), and rotating new cash shop items on sale through September 30, 2026.
Focused Growth Month event launched for June 4 – July 1, 2026, with new crafting activities, exchange shop, Central Isle event monsters, and a socket/enhancement discount event.
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Developer
Publisher
Netgame Inc
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
After the dark days of the Twelve Demons, the world remained peaceful. The mysterious hero thrived as the leader of his own house of warriors, where all the greatest fighters gathered to join. The hero became known as the greatest fighter of all time, and the people labeled him The Great Dragon. For twenty years, the people of the land knew true peace as The Great Dragon upheld justice and faimess throughout the land. It was even foretold that as long as The Great Dragon lived, the people of the land would experience no danger.
But on a sad and twisted day, The Great Dragon was found dead with evidence of murder pointing towards someone within his house. Ironically, the alleged murder was no warrior or fighter; it was his wife.
It is rumored, however, that upon discovering The Great Dragon, members of the house found his wife cradling his dead body repeatedly whispering, "They're back... the Twelve of them have returned...".
Upon hearing about the death of their hero, the people of the land were shocked and outraged. Panic spread across the land as they questioned each other. What of the prophecy? willThere be grave danger now that out hero has died? What exactly was the wife referring to when she mentioned, "the Twelve of them"? Could it be that the Twelve Demons have returned? Who will save us from them if they have?
Fear and apprehension spread like wildfire across the land as news of The Great Dragon's death spread. Uncertainty reigned supreme in everyone's heart. If the Twelve Dragons have truly returned from their graves, all of heaven and earth would be in grave danger, unless a new hero was to present himself...
** In game, Players will be able to start journey with various helpful premium items which can be purchased on inventory column. By Pressing "I" and click button "Tavern", There will be Premium store for players to have a look around.
But on a sad and twisted day, The Great Dragon was found dead with evidence of murder pointing towards someone within his house. Ironically, the alleged murder was no warrior or fighter; it was his wife.
It is rumored, however, that upon discovering The Great Dragon, members of the house found his wife cradling his dead body repeatedly whispering, "They're back... the Twelve of them have returned...".
Upon hearing about the death of their hero, the people of the land were shocked and outraged. Panic spread across the land as they questioned each other. What of the prophecy? willThere be grave danger now that out hero has died? What exactly was the wife referring to when she mentioned, "the Twelve of them"? Could it be that the Twelve Demons have returned? Who will save us from them if they have?
Fear and apprehension spread like wildfire across the land as news of The Great Dragon's death spread. Uncertainty reigned supreme in everyone's heart. If the Twelve Dragons have truly returned from their graves, all of heaven and earth would be in grave danger, unless a new hero was to present himself...
** In game, Players will be able to start journey with various helpful premium items which can be purchased on inventory column. By Pressing "I" and click button "Tavern", There will be Premium store for players to have a look around.
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Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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