PC Gamer Features Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

08 Nov 2025

PC Gamer has unveiled an exclusive feature on Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the latest installment in the beloved turn-based strategy series, developed by Unfrozen. This prequel marks the franchise's return after a decade of dormancy.

Exclusive Insights and Interviews

The feature, written by Jeremy Peel, provides a hands-on preview and in-depth interviews with the team at Unfrozen. They explore the complexities of bringing a legendary PC series back to life. The developers discuss how Olden Era remains true to the original games, known for their tactical depth, while integrating modern gameplay elements.

  • Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a prequel to the classic series.
  • PC Gamer has exclusive early access to the game until 2023-12-04.
  • Jeremy Peel's cover feature includes hands-on gameplay and developer interviews.

Modernizing a Classic

Olden Era pays homage to its origins while innovatively evolving the gameplay formula for today's gaming landscape. Unfrozen aims to capture the tactical richness and 'one-more-turn' appeal that the Heroes games are historically known for. Initial responses hint at a successful blend, bridging the gap between nostalgia and contemporary gaming.

This exclusive feature is available in PC Gamer's issue 416 in the UK and issue 404 in the US, maintaining full exclusivity until December 4, 2023. Fans can look forward to a comprehensive overview of how Olden Era plans to captivate both veteran players and newcomers to the series.

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