Heroes 5: Reborn
Fan Game in the style of: Heroes of Might and Magic V (2006) | Category: Fan remakes
Author: Heroes 5: Reborn | Curator: Modbadger
Fan Game in the style of: Heroes of Might and Magic V (2006) | Category: Fan remakes
Author: Heroes 5: Reborn | Curator: Modbadger
Heroes 5: Reborn — a fan remaster of Heroes of Might and Magic V on Unreal Engine 5, with improved multiplayer and AI, new maps, arena mode, units, spells, artifacts, and modern graphics that closely match the original's style.
Features
Convenient online multiplayer with built-in ranking system, running through its own server without third-party software.
Increased stability and responsiveness of network play, lag minimization and prevention of progress loss during brief connection drops.
Improved map generator with support for more diverse generation templates.
Various technical optimizations of the map generator.
AI optimization and acceleration.
Fixes for bugs and shortcomings of the original game.
Addition of numerous QoL features (improving gameplay convenience and saving player time).
Built-in ranking system for players.
More engaging and diverse adventure map gameplay, increased replayability.
Arena mode: players can build a setup and battle without playing on the adventure map.
New content: unique mechanics, spells, abilities, artifacts, and units.
Accelerated game modes, including arena mode for quick battles.
Use of Unreal Engine capabilities for beautiful lighting on the adventure map, arenas, and towns.
Improved texture quality.
New high-quality effects through the UE5 Niagara system.
Increased polygon count for some models.
The developers have far-reaching plans — long-term support for the game after release. Despite the fact that Heroes 5: Reborn is created on Unreal Engine 5, it will not be released as a standalone game, but will be distributed as a global mod/patch for the original. Even an approximate release date is currently unknown.
