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Revision as of 15:31, 24 May 2021
Developers | |
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dotEmu | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 29, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
OpenCritic | 70 |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 33 FPS.[1] Use the HDE mod to increase the cap.
- Does not include the contents of the expansions of the original version.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- Expansions available for the original release are not part of the HD Edition.[2]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Remove/rename files[3] |
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UBISOFT_HD25_6sec.ogv UBISOFT_HD25_3sec.ogv dotemu.ogv Notes
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HDE mod
- An unofficial mod is available for the game that adds several changes and maps present in expansions available for the original release of the game.
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297000/pfx/[Note 1] |
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homm3.ini
stores launcher settings. -
pref\h3prefs
stores in-game settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition\pref\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297000/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
games\
stores single and multi player save games. -
maps\
stores campaign save games.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
- To switch to a different language, right click on the game in your Steam library, go to Properties > Language and select the desired language.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 8766, 27015, 27016 |
UDP | 8766, 27015, 27016 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Vorbis | |
Input | SDL2 | |
Cutscenes | Theora | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT AMD Radeon HD2900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 9800GT AMD Radeon HD3870 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (297000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 33 fps cap? Seriously? What the -- :: Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-07-30
- ↑ Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition on Steam - last accessed on 2016-08-04
- "Important note: Heroes III – HD Edition content is based on the original 1999 game: The Restoration of Erathia."
- ↑ Verified by User:Anonymous on 2016-08-04
- Verified as working, created workaround for intro cinematic crash.