A Heroic Endeavour

by on 16th Aug 2012

Our scrying reveals Might & Magic Heroes Online. This free-to-play browser-based game seeks to bring the classic gameplay of the Might & Magic franchise where strategy, tactics and role-playing elements are combined to empower players while now also "introducing brand new massively multiplayer online features never before seen in a Heroes game".

Lead your units in campaigns against the forces of evil on a wide variety of maps. In order to vanquish your opponents, you will have to deploy your troops skillfully, use your magical powers wisely, and display a degree of tactical finesse.

To avert any further need for divination here are some actual details:

Personalize your Hero
The Might and Magic Heroes franchise has always put the Hero characters in the spotlight and MMHO is no exception. You will be able to customize their Heroes to take on a variety of different challenges and ultimately rule the battlefield.

- Choose to focus on Might or Magic
- Recruit dozens of different fantastical Creatures for your army
- Collect precious magical artifacts that grant you an edge in battle

Explore a living fantasy world
From the glorious temples of the Light-Dragon Elrath to the undead lands of Nar-Heresh, you will explore a multitude of vast and awe-inspiring fantasy environments. In Might and Magic Heroes Online the world of Ashan will come alive like never before.

- Search for treasures, artifacts and long-forgotten secrets
- Travel to glorious Capital Cities and earn the favor of the Dragon Gods
- Unravel the mystery of the Order of the Void and their enigmatic leader

Multiplayer strategic battles
In the world of Might and Magic no Hero is more powerful than their army, no weapon is mightier than a keen strategic mind, and no enemy is too difficult to overcome for Heroes who join their forces together.

- Mix and match Creatures from different factions to compose your ideal army
- Outsmart your foes with superior battlefield tactics
- Invite your friends’ Heroes to fight alongside yours in grand co-op battles

Persistent towns
Might and Magic Heroes Online lets you stake your claims and found towns in the persistent world of Ashan. Towns can be set up for army recruitment, economy, or to serve a variety of purposes all at once.

- Customize your Town from a wide range of buildings
- Manage workers that gather resources from the environment
- Access the market and set up trade routes

For the moment it appears there is yet no definite release date for this offering, but those interested can sign up for the upcoming closed beta.

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