Heroes of Might and Magic Online
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | May 2008 |
| Founder | Netdragon |
| Defunct | March 31, 2014 |
| Fate | Operations ended |
Area served | China, Asia (English version limited to Asia) |
| Products | 2.5D MMORPG |
Heroes of Might and Magic Online was a 2.5D MMORPG created by Netdragon specifically for the Chinese audience, forming part of the Heroes of Might and Magic series.
Originally scheduled for release in late 2005, the launch was postponed by three years and eventually occurred in May 2008. The title was offered as a free-to-play game.
Operations for Heroes of Might and Magic Online officially ended on 31 March 2014.
Story
Taking place within the same universe as Heroes III, particularly focusing on the kingdom of Erathia, the game lacked an official canonical narrative. This was especially true after Ubisoft introduced a distinct storyline for the Might and Magic franchise following their acquisition from The 3DO Company.
Features
The game included four distinct magic disciplines and provided players with the option to select heroes from eight different factions, encompassing a total of 56 unit varieties. Gameplay unfolded across three tiers:
- A global, procedurally generated map featuring real-time MMORPG interactions
- A strategic layer resembling a Heroes III map where hero movements were timed
- Turn-based 3D battles conducted on a tactical grid, similar to the combat system found in Heroes III
English version
An English closed beta test took place between May 7 and June 9, 2010, with the official English launch following on June 11. However, access to this version was limited to users located within Asia due to TQ's licensing agreement with Ubisoft that covered only that region.