Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Released Jan 2015
The most popular Heroes® title of all time is back in HD! Fifteen years later, rediscover the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist, as she re-embarks on her critically acclaimed quest to unite her ravaged homeland and re-conquer the kingdom of Erathia.
79% positive · 25K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Heroes of Might & Magic III – HD Edition launched on January 28, 2015 as an HD remaster of the classic 1999 original. The store description explicitly states that the game's content is based solely on the original 1999 release (The Restoration of Erathia), making clear this is a self-contained product rather than a platform for ongoing content.
Following launch, Dotemu shipped three bug-fix patches in quick succession, with the final one (Update #3) arriving on March 27, 2015. That patch resolved the remaining known issues — mouse lag, multiplayer stability, campaign bugs, and creature balance — and added a whisper feature to online multiplayer. There have been no further developer communications or updates specific to this title since that date.
The more recent news posts appearing on this game's Steam page (2025–2026) are announcements about Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a separate game developed by Unfrozen Studio. These were posted to reach the existing Heroes community and have no bearing on the HD Edition's own development. One post dated August 26, 2026 appears to reference a Heroes III Remake — this is a separate product and does not represent new content for the HD Edition.
The HD Edition shipped as a finished remaster, completed its post-launch bug-fix cycle by March 2015, and has been content-complete since then.
Evidence
Update #3 — the final patch — fixed remaining bugs (mouse lag, multiplayer stability, campaign issues, creature balance) and added a multiplayer whisper feature. No further updates have followed.
Store description explicitly states that the HD Edition's content is based on the original 1999 game: The Restoration of Erathia — a fixed, self-contained scope.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Important note: Heroes III – HD Edition content is based on the original 1999 game: The Restoration of Erathia.
Do you remember all those sleepless nights spent fighting Black Dragons and Archangels, Demons and Necromancers? Were you a true fan of Heroes® of Might & Magic® III? We have great news for you!
The most popular Heroes® title of all time is back in HD! Fifteen years later, rediscover the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist, as she re-embarks on her critically acclaimed quest to unite her ravaged homeland and re-conquer the kingdom of Erathia.
Forge the destinies of mighty and magical heroes, leading fantastic and ferocious creatures in a game that still stands today as the landmark opus of the Might & Magic: Heroes’ franchise.
Heroes® of Might & Magic® III is a turn-based strategy game, originally released in February 1999.
Key Features
• A new HD experience: re-live the Heroes® III in HD, a true craftsmanship which offers players updated graphics, with wide screen compatibility.
• Enjoy the critically acclaimed Heroes® III gameplay, with 7 exciting campaign scenarios, around 50 skirmish maps, a local multiplayer mode and a map editor.
• A new online multiplayer lobby: Now Steamworks compatible, Heroes® III offers an online multiplayer lobby, where you can share your experience with the Heroes III community.
Do you remember all those sleepless nights spent fighting Black Dragons and Archangels, Demons and Necromancers? Were you a true fan of Heroes® of Might & Magic® III? We have great news for you!
The most popular Heroes® title of all time is back in HD! Fifteen years later, rediscover the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist, as she re-embarks on her critically acclaimed quest to unite her ravaged homeland and re-conquer the kingdom of Erathia.
Forge the destinies of mighty and magical heroes, leading fantastic and ferocious creatures in a game that still stands today as the landmark opus of the Might & Magic: Heroes’ franchise.
Heroes® of Might & Magic® III is a turn-based strategy game, originally released in February 1999.
Key Features
• A new HD experience: re-live the Heroes® III in HD, a true craftsmanship which offers players updated graphics, with wide screen compatibility.
• Enjoy the critically acclaimed Heroes® III gameplay, with 7 exciting campaign scenarios, around 50 skirmish maps, a local multiplayer mode and a map editor.
• A new online multiplayer lobby: Now Steamworks compatible, Heroes® III offers an online multiplayer lobby, where you can share your experience with the Heroes III community.
Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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