Early Access Games

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has been in Early Access on Steam for 7 months, since Apr 30, 2026. The last update to Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era was posted yesterday (Nov 13, 2026), one of 14 in the past 90 days. Updates to Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era arrive about every 5 days. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era peaked at 4,295 players in the last 24 hours.

In early access7 monthssince Apr 30, 2026
Last updateYesterdayNov 13, 2026
Updates, 90 days14about every 5 days
Players, 24-hour peak4,295
Positive reviews86%of 20,361
Price$39.99

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Is Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era still being updated?

Yes. The last update to Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era was posted yesterday, on Nov 13, 2026. Recent updates to Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era have come about every 5 days.

  1. PatchHotfix: Timer Change
  2. UpdatePatch #17: Righteousness, AI Behavior & Arena Mode
  3. UpdateHotfix: Computer Player Behavior & Template Adjustments
  4. PatchHotfix: Creature Banks, Templates & Bug Fixes
  5. UpdateNew Damage Formula, Updated Matchmaking, Smarter AI Enemies & New Creatures
  6. PatchBETA Hotfix: Template Freeze
  7. PatchBETA Patch: Balance Tweaks — Spells, Heroes & a New Artifact
  8. UpdateBETA Patch: Balance Update — New Damage Formula, Smarter AI & New Creatures
  9. PatchHotfix: Missing Emojis, Lobby & Stability
  10. Major updateAlliances & Updated Random Map Generator
20 earlier updates and other posts
  1. PatchPatch #14: More PvE Content and Plans for the Future!
  2. PatchHotfix: Desynchronization during Restarts
  3. UpdateHotfix: Save Fixes
  4. UpdatePatch #13: The Mysterious Island
  5. PatchHotfix: Mouse Freeze
  6. UpdatePatch #12: Bug Fixes & Improvements
  7. PatchHotfix: Battle Magic, Save Loading & Description Fixes
  8. UpdatePatch #11: Necromancy Update, UI Tweaks and Balance Changes
  9. UpdatePatch #10: Tactics Phase Formation Saving & Bug Fixes
  10. PatchHotfix: Game Exit Exploit, Map Generation & Mondays
  11. UpdatePatch #9: Hotfix & Balance Adjustments
  12. UpdatePatch #8: Skills Rework, Balance Pass & Exploit Fixes
  13. UpdatePatch #7: Removing Abuses and Improving Campaign
  14. PatchAI Building Construction HotFix
  15. UpdatePatch #6: Network Stability, Balance Tweaks & Campaign Fixes
  16. UpdatePatch #5: Gameplay Optimizations and UI Fixes
  17. UpdatePatch #4: Network Crash Hotfix for 3+ Players
  18. UpdatePatch #3: Bug fixes and Network stability improvements
  19. UpdatePatch #2: Difficulty adjustments and Bug Fixes
  20. UpdatePatch #1: Template Tweaks and Bug Fixes
  21. AnnouncementSave 25% on Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
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  23. NewsCommunity Feedback #5: Upcoming PVE Content and Events!
  24. NewsAnnouncing the first official tournament for Olden Era: The Alvari Cup!
  25. AnnouncementSave 25% on Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
  26. NewsHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Roundup at the Hooded Horse Summer Sale
  27. AnnouncementSave 25% on Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
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How long has Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era been in early access?

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era entered Early Access on Steam on Apr 30, 2026 and has been in it for 7 months.

How many people are playing Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era?

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era peaked at 4,295 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era?

Steam users tag Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era as Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Strategy, Multiplayer and Grand Strategy. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is online + Local co-op and priced at $39.99, and 86% of its 20,361 Steam reviews are positive.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.

How Unfrozen describes it on its Steam store page, which also has the developer's own answer on how long it expects to stay in early access.

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Steam tags: Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Strategy, Multiplayer, Grand Strategy, Simulation, 4X, Tactical, Turn-Based Tactics, War.

StatusActive
Early access sinceApr 30, 2026
Last updateNov 13, 2026
Typical gap5 days between updates
Playing now2,590 (Nov 14, 23:49 UTC)
7-day peak4,295
Steam reviews86% positive of 20,361
Price$39.99
PlayOnline + Local co-op
Steam DeckPlayable
PlatformsWindows
DeveloperUnfrozen
PublisherHooded Horse
DemoAvailable on Steam

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