Difference between revisions of "Heroes of Might and Magic V"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 16, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 16, 2006}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 5, 2007|wrapper=Cider}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Heroes of Might and Magic }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|heroes-of-might-and-magic-v|77}} | ||
|steam appid = 15170 | |steam appid = 15170 | ||
|steam appid side = 15380 | |steam appid side = 15380 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207661143 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207659022 | ||
|strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic V | |strategywiki = Heroes of Might and Magic V | ||
+ | |lutris = heroes-of-might-magic-v | ||
+ | |mobygames = 22483 | ||
+ | |igdb = heroes-of-might-and-magic-v | ||
+ | |hltb = 4433 | ||
|wikipedia = Heroes of Might and Magic V | |wikipedia = Heroes of Might and Magic V | ||
|winehq = 3233 | |winehq = 3233 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The first expansion pack, ''Hammers of Fate'' was released in November 2006, featuring the Fortress town, new creatures and campaigns. The second expansion pack, ''Tribes of the East'' from October 2007, was a standalone release and is handled in [[Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East|its own article]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207661143|heroes_of_might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207661143|heroes_of_might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.heroesofmightandmagic.com/heroes5/heroesofmightandmagic5v.shtml HoMM V section on Age of Heroes] | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.celestialheavens.com Celestial Heavens] - An active community site with guides, walkthroughs and more. | {{mm}} [https://www.celestialheavens.com Celestial Heavens] - An active community site with guides, walkthroughs and more. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7}}<br>Install patch 1.6 to remove protection. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_5_bundle | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Russian Version.<br>Simple disc check<br>Install patch 1.5 to remove disc check. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15170 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | might-magic-heroes-v | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b4776 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2178-1 | Uplay | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2178-4|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_of_might_and_magic_5_bundle | DRM-free, key | Includes the base game, Hammers of Fate and [[Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East|Tribes of the East]]. Serial key for multiplayer shown in library. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | might-magic-heroes-v | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | heroes-of-might-magic-v | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15170 | Steam, key | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b4776 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/heroes-of-might-magic-v/file/heroes-of-might-magic-v-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new town, campaigns, maps, and units. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{ii}} A standalone expansion, [[Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East]], is also available. | {{ii}} A standalone expansion, [[Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East]], is also available. | ||
− | |||
{{DLC/row| Hammers of Fate | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Hammers of Fate | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} All patch installers are still available from [http://patches.ubi.com/heroes_might_magic_5 Ubisoft's patch website]. |
+ | {{ii}} Steam and GOG versions are already patched. | ||
+ | * The latest version of the base game is 1.6. The correct order of patching is 1.4 - 1.41 - 1.5 - 1.6. | ||
+ | * The latest version of Hammers of Fate is 2.1. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit intro.xml|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit intro.xml|ref={{cn|date=June 2018}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{p|game}}\video | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\video|folder}} |
# Open {{File|intro.xml}}. | # Open {{File|intro.xml}}. | ||
# Delete the content between <code><Movies></code> and <code></Movies></code> | # Delete the content between <code><Movies></code> and <code></Movies></code> | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V\Profiles\{{P|uid}}}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\Saves}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Heroes of Might and Magic V - Video Settings.jpeg|Video & Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Heroes of Might and Magic V - Video Settings.jpeg|Video & Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/heroes-might-and-magic-v |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported |
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= UI suffers severe | + | |widescreen resolution notes= UI suffers severe {{term|stretch}}ing. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#DxWnd|DxWnd]] |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 8x through options menu. 16x can be forced through graphics card control panel. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 8x through options menu. 16x can be forced through graphics card control panel. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = On by default. To turn it off, use the "setvar gfx_vsync" variable under "user.cfg". | |vsync notes = On by default. To turn it off, use the "setvar gfx_vsync" variable under "user.cfg". | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
|key remap notes = Controls can be remapped by editing input.cfg | |key remap notes = Controls can be remapped by editing input.cfg | ||
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|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and SFX. | |separate volume notes = Music and SFX. | ||
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|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only, but [https://mega.nz/folder/Magm2JaC#9lNa_vYvdwkUTfEE-su_Vg language files available]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Not voiced in Hammers of Fate expansion. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for other digital versions [https://www.playground.ru/heroes_of_might_and_magic_5/file/rusifikator_heroes_of_might_magic_5_hammers_of_fate_vladyki_severa_polnyj_dlya_steam_versii-927603 here]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Online servers shut down as of October 6, 2015. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,2D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game.<br>'''Note:''' Game is currently not in official list, but in "local factory list". Game has not confirmed to be 3D yet.An alternate G3D profile (Dgvoodoo2) can be downloaded from the vorpx cloud. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Theora Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000, NT | + | |minOS = 2000, NT |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 |
− | |minGPU3 = | + | |minGPU3 = Matrox Parhelia |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minother = Broadband Internet connection | ||
|recOS = XP, Vista | |recOS = XP, Vista | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = |
− | |recGPU3 = Laptop versions of these cards may work but are | + | |recGPU3 = |
− | + | |recVRAM = 128 MB | |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce 4 MX series are not supported. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 10:48, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Nival Interactive | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
macOS (OS X) | Freeverse Software |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Silent Storm Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 16, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | March 5, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select |
Genres | TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Heroes of Might and Magic |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Heroes of Might and Magic V is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view TBS game in the Heroes of Might and Magic series.
The first expansion pack, Hammers of Fate was released in November 2006, featuring the Fortress town, new creatures and campaigns. The second expansion pack, Tribes of the East from October 2007, was a standalone release and is handled in its own article.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- HoMM V section on Age of Heroes
- Celestial Heavens - An active community site with guides, walkthroughs and more.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM v7 DRM Install patch 1.6 to remove protection. |
|||
Retail | Russian Version. Simple disc check Install patch 1.5 to remove disc check. |
|||
GamersGate | ||||
Gold Edition also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Includes the base game, Hammers of Fate and Tribes of the East. Serial key for multiplayer shown in library. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Demo
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new town, campaigns, maps, and units. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
DLC and expansion packs
- A standalone expansion, Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East, is also available.
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Hammers of Fate |
Essential improvements
Patches
- All patch installers are still available from Ubisoft's patch website.
- Steam and GOG versions are already patched.
- The latest version of the base game is 1.6. The correct order of patching is 1.4 - 1.41 - 1.5 - 1.6.
- The latest version of Hammers of Fate is 2.1.
Skip intro videos
Edit intro.xml[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V\Profiles\<user-id> |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Heroes of Might and Magic V\Profiles\<user-id>\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | UI suffers severe stretching. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use DxWnd | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 8x through options menu. 16x can be forced through graphics card control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. To turn it off, use the "setvar gfx_vsync" variable under "user.cfg". | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Controls can be remapped by editing input.cfg | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and SFX. | |
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only, but language files available. | |||
Italian | Not voiced in Hammers of Fate expansion. | |||
Korean | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG.com only. Patch for other digital versions here. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | Online servers shut down as of October 6, 2015. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D, 2D Officially supported game. Note: Game is currently not in official list, but in "local factory list". Game has not confirmed to be 3D yet.An alternate G3D profile (Dgvoodoo2) can be downloaded from the vorpx cloud. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Theora Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, NT | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 8500 Matrox Parhelia 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported.
- Nvidia GeForce 4 MX series are not supported.
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 (15170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.