Heroes of Might and Magic III is getting a full modern remake, which Ubisoft officially announced during gamescom Opening Night Live. Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake launches in 2027 on PlayStation, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, and it will also be available through Ubisoft+. The game is being developed by Ubisoft’s China studios in Chengdu and Shanghai, with support from associate studios in Paris and Montpellier.
The remake includes the entire content of the original 1999 release along with its two expansions, Armageddon’s Blade and The Shadow of Death, bringing all nine factions and the original campaigns along with it. The entire story is now woven into a single continuous experience, complemented by a new introductory prologue campaign that eases players into the world and a new suite of fully produced cinematics. Players will join Queen Catherine on her crusade to restore order to her kingdom, torn apart by her father’s assassination and the onslaught of invading factions.
Rebuilt from the ground up in Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, the remake trades the original’s fixed 2D isometric perspective for a highly detailed 3D world with free camera control. That visual overhaul is paired with 4K visuals, dynamic lighting, real-time weather, and shifting seasons across Erathia’s classic biomes and battlefields. Ubisoft says the remake also introduces a range of quality of life improvements and new features, such as enhanced planning and decision-making tools, aiming for a more intuitive experience while staying faithful to the original.
On the multiplayer side, the remake supports up to eight players in a revamped online mode with improved matchmaking and a simultaneous turn system, and the fan-favorite Hot Seat mode is returning as well. Community content is a major focus, too. The remake preserves compatibility with thousands of maps and campaigns created by players over the past 25 years, and updated editor tools alongside a new in-game UGC hub are designed to make it easier to discover, download, and share community-created content from day one.
A modern audio system rounds out the overhaul, featuring voice acting, layered music tracks, and rich ambient sound effects throughout the world. New sonic cues tied to gameplay actions, including combat, spellcasting, and morale shifts, are meant to reinforce the feel of the original while balancing nostalgia and modernity.
Xavier Poix, Senior Vice President at Ubisoft, who leads the studios behind the game’s development, positioned the remake as both a tribute and a starting point. “Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake is our way of highlighting the rich legacy of the 1999 original and updating that experience for a new generation of players,” Poix said. “The remake gave us the perfect foundation to expand upon an already beloved game while setting the stage for the franchise’s next chapter.”
Alongside the announcement, Ubisoft revealed that Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete is now available on Steam, marking the first time the Complete version of the original classic has been released on the platform. As for how the remake actually plays, we went hands-on with the game ahead of the announcement, and our full preview goes live on August 26.
