March 30, 2005 - Today, Ubisoft announced Heroes of Might and Magic V, to be developed by Nival Interactive (Etherlords, Silent Storm, Blitzkrieg) and slated for release sometime next year.

"Ubisoft is pleased to bring back this exceptional series not just for Heroes fans, but to a larger audience that can appreciate the singular combination of a fantasy environment and strategic gameplay," said Alain Corre, Ubisoft's Managing Director for Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. "Online or offline, the breathtaking world to explore, the tactical decisions to make, and the opportunity to build a true Hero will entice players to become a part of the Might & Magic universe."

It looks like Nival plans to maintain the turn-based element, diverse factions, and a campaign mode, while introducing the game to a fully 3D engine for the first time in the franchise's history.

Gamers can check out the official website here.

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