August 29, 2025 - Hooded Horse, Ubisoft, and Unfrozen are excited to finally reveal the secret faction coming to Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, the next entry in the legendary franchise. Players who are fans of Lovecraft, forbidden rituals, ice magic, and *checks notes* tentacles, say hello to the Schism.
First teased during the gamescom awesome indies showcase last week, the Schism are a faction of dissenters who split from the Alvar – Jadame’s major continental power – to find their own solution to the Hive threat. Settling among snowy mountains and frozen ravines far from civilization, they founded a society built on literacy, a rigid hierarchy, and a drive to uncover the lost ancient rites of their Vori ancestors.
This gives them access to dangerous, yet powerful magic, letting Schism leaders summon hordes of monstrous eldritch creatures, as well as denying their opponents access to their own abilities. Whether through sheer numbers or powerful ice magic, they seek to suppress and overwhelm their opponents.
Don’t forget to check out the deep dives for other factions, including Hive, Necropolis, Dungeon, and Sylvan.
On October 9, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise with a series of special events, including a broadcast celebration on Twitch and YouTube. The show will feature interviews about the franchise’s past, present, and future, as well as a special appearance from Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will be released on PC via Steam Early Access. A press kit is available.
Press inquiries: press@hoodedhorse.com
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About Hooded Horse™
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games, including Manor Lords, Against the Storm, ENDLESS™ Legend 2, Old World, Norland, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. With people and partners around the world, our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they do best: creating world-class experiences for their audiences.
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About Unfrozen™
Established in 2016 by industry veterans, Unfrozen is composed of team members who have previously worked on popular games such as League of Legends, World of Warcraft, and Disciples 3. Pioneering the future of tactical and strategic gaming, the studio aims to become a global leader in this niche. Their first game, Iratus: Lord of the Dead released in April 2020 and sold over 500,000 copies.
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