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Dark Messiah’s new edition adds co-op, cut content and console-exclusive maps to the 20-year-old orc-kicking extravaganza, and it’s coming to Steam this year
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic: Community Edition is an upcoming free upgrade to the 20-year-old game, built by modders with direct support from Ubisoft. It brings the game to a newer version of the Source engine and is intended to give its player community a foundation for future projects.
The edition is due on Steam in 2026. Its additions include co-op, previously cut content and maps that had been exclusive to consoles, now brought to PC with Ubisoft’s help. The developers say players will have tools to create and extend the game, and plan to keep working on new modes and features.
In short
- A free community edition is coming to Steam in 2026.
- It adds co-op, cut content and console-exclusive maps.
- Developers want it to support future community-made projects.
Explained simply
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic is a 2006 fantasy action game in which players fight monsters and explore a medieval world. It is part of the wider Might & Magic series, but is known for its close-up combat and interactive environments.
The Community Edition is a free project led by modders, with support from the game’s publisher, Ubisoft. It is intended to update the game’s technical foundations and give players tools to make their own additions, building on a community that has kept the game going since its release.