Ubisoft have announced the sixth game in the long standing Heroes of Might & Magic series today at GamesCom. Heroes of Might & Magic VI takes place 400 years before the events of the previous title.
The new game revolves around a family of heroes "in a thrilling, epic story where Angels plot to revive an unfinished war," and will include all the characters and features which have made the previous games so successful.
Players will be able to:
- Enjoy the Critically Acclaimed Heroes Gameplay: Remastered with the well-known developer, Black Hole, and in close partnership with the game’s numerous fans.
- Experience the Unique Mix of Turn-Based Strategy & RPG: Explore extra-large adventure maps, collect tons of resources and build extraordinary cities. Perfect your tactics to level-up your heroes, recruit troops and ready them for combat on exclusive battle maps.
- Shape your Destiny: Lead the Heroes of the Griffin dynasty within intriguing scenarios. Choose your path, assume your choices and customize your gaming experience thanks to a brand new reputation system.
- Rediscover the richness of the Might & Magic Universe: Discover fantastic landscapes and creatures from the world of Ashan. Enjoy revisited 3D designs and an exclusive new bestiary.
- Share with the Community: Post content and compete with your friends, using a new and intelligent, online community interface.
"Might & Magic is a powerful franchise with an amazing 20-year legacy," said Caroline Stevens, brand director at Ubisoft EMEA.
"Players will be able to enjoy the Heroes experience like never before. The amazing creative teams at Black Hole are keeping the original Heroes spirit, while enhancing the RPG elements of the game."
Heroes of Might & Magic VI is being developed by Black Hole Entertainment and is scheduled for release sometime next year.
For more information check out the official website.
Here's the first trailer:
