‘Heroes of Might and Magic’ Lands New Publisher
In a surprising move, **Ubisoft** has partnered with Hooded Horse to publish *Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era*, bringing fresh energy to the anticipated title.
Hooded Horse Takes the Reins
Hooded Horse will manage the day-to-day operations for *Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era*, which is currently in development by **Unfrozen**. This collaboration aims to boost the game’s visibility and marketing reach as it approaches its early access launch.
According to Statista, strategy games accounted for $20.8 billion in sales worldwide in 2023, underscoring the genre’s popularity and the potential impact of this partnership.
What They’re Saying
The move is designed to leverage Hooded Horse’s expertise in the strategy game market.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hooded Horse aboard to support the next chapter of Heroes Might and Magic. Their passion for the franchise and strong connection with strategy communities makes them the perfect complement to **Unfrozen’s** creative talent.”
—Alain Corre, Chief Publishing Officer at Ubisoft
**Tim Bender**, CEO of Hooded Horse, expressed enthusiasm about working on the project.
“Heroes of Might and Magic is a legendary series, one that has a place in the hearts and childhoods of many gamers. We’re honoured to be teaming up with **Ubisoft** and **Unfrozen** on this project.”
—Tim Bender, CEO of Hooded Horse
**Denis Fedorov**, CEO of **Unfrozen**, also commented on the partnership.
“The entire **Unfrozen** team is very excited that Hooded Horse is joining the project. We firmly believe that their expertise, combined with **Ubisoft’s** legacy, will allow us to make Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era truly successful and introduce the game to even more fans of tactical turn-based strategies from all over the world.”
—Denis Fedorov, CEO of Unfrozen
Early Access Delayed
Initially revealed in August 2024, *Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era* has seen its early access launch pushed back to late 2025. The developers announced the delay last month, citing the need for further refinement.
