Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era sold more than 250,000 copies within its first 24 hours of early access on May 1, 2026, allowing the developer and publisher to recoup the game's development costs in one day [1]. The game, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, quickly reached a peak concurrent player count of nearly 52,000 on Steam [1].
The early access release received very positive feedback from players. Over 91% of more than 3,500 user reviews on Steam rated the game positively, reflecting strong player approval [1]. PC Gamer strategy expert Fraser Brown described the game as "just a brilliant strategy game," noting it isn’t a reimagining or divisive reinterpretation but “already great” [1]. Hooded Horse celebrated the launch on social media, stating, "Over 250,000 copies sold in less than 24 hours. 91% positive reviews on Steam. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has had an incredible launch. We're so thrilled that players are loving this game as much as we've loved publishing it." [1]
On the same day as the launch, Hooded Horse and Unfrozen released the first patch for the game, signaling continued development and support during early access [1]. The developers expressed gratitude, saying, "We are still over the moon and cannot thank you enough for believing in us and our project! This is a childhood dream come true for the whole team and we promise to use this opportunity you've given us to the best of our abilities!" [1].
The game is currently available only in English and will see further updates as early access continues [1].
