Gaming News - March 2005
San Francisco, CA (March 30, 2005) - Today Ubisoft announced that they
will be publishing Heroes of Might and Magic V in 2006.
From Ubisoft:
Credited with the establishment of the heroic fantasy genre upon its first
release in 1985 on PC, the brand encompasses several product lines including the
mythical Heroes of Might & Magic®. Ubisoft will bring fresh life to the
franchise, while respecting its heritage, just as it successfully did with cult
brands such as Prince of Persia® and Myst®.
The first game to reintroduce the Might & Magic universe to the public will be
Heroes of Might and Magic® V. Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent
fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. One of the most
successful turn-based strategy* franchises, the Heroes of Might and Magic®
series, with its distinctive touch of RPG, is a benchmark in the Heroic Fantasy
genre, with considerable commercial and critical acclaim. The new game will
benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of
the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly
immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a
revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
“Ubisoft is pleased to bring back this exceptional series not just for Heroes
fans, but to a larger audience that can appreciate the singular combination of a
fantasy environment and strategic gameplay,” said Alain Corre, Ubisoft’s
Managing Director for Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. “Online or
offline, the breathtaking world to explore, the tactical decisions to make, and
the opportunity to build a true Hero will entice players to become a part of the
Might & Magic universe.”
Developed by a seasoned team at Nival Interactive (Blitzkrieg, Silent Storm,
Etherlords), the unique Might & Magic® experience can be relived on PC by gamers
worldwide in early 2006. For more information, visit
www.mightandmagicgame.com.
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