# I’m not a fan of Heroes of Might & Magic 3, but I can recognise that Ubisoft have done a faithful job of recreating the much-loved turn-based strategy RPG

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- Published: 2026-08-26T10:15:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-26T16:20:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Rock Paper Shotgun
- Original article: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/im-not-a-fan-of-heroes-of-might-magic-3-but-i-can-recognise-that-ubisoft-have-done-a-faithful-job-of-recreating-the-much-loved-turn-based-strategy-rpg
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, TV

## Key points

- Ubisoft remaking Heroes of Might & Magic 3, staying faithful to the original
- Includes full original campaign, both expansions, and all nine factions
- Remake imports and supports 25 years of fan-made custom maps

## Summary

Ubisoft has confirmed a full remake of Heroes of Might & Magic 3, the 1999 turn-based strategy RPG widely regarded as the series' finest entry, arriving as the franchise enjoys a broader revival alongside Unfrozen's upcoming Olden Era. Rock Paper Shotgun was given several hours of hands-on time and found that, despite a new 3D painterly art style, Ubisoft has stayed remarkably faithful to the original, preserving its systems, tone and community rather than reinventing the game.

The remake includes a new three-mission prelude to introduce newcomers to its systems before dropping players into the full original campaign plus its two expansions, Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death, with all nine factions available. Core mechanics remain untouched, including turn-based hero movement, pre-battle scouting reports, XP-based general upgrades, and strongholds that produce only a limited number of troops every seven turns. Crucially, the remake supports all custom maps and campaigns created by fans over the past 25 years, with a new map creator able to import original map files and rebuild them with modern visuals; quality-of-life additions include a build queue for keeps to prevent structures sitting idle.

## Coverage

- [Rock Paper Shotgun: I’m not a fan of Heroes of Might & Magic 3, but I can recognise that Ubisoft have done a faithful job of recreating the much-loved turn-based strategy RPG](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/im-not-a-fan-of-heroes-of-might-magic-3-but-i-can-recognise-that-ubisoft-have-done-a-faithful-job-of-recreating-the-much-loved-turn-based-strategy-rpg)
- [IGN: Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake Preview: Hands-On with Ubisoft’s Reborn Strategy Classic - Gamescom 2026](https://www.ign.com/articles/heroes-of-might-and-magic-3-remake-preview-hands-on-with-ubisofts-reborn-strategy-classic-gamescom-2026)

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