Game News - Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East Announced

Game News - Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East Announced

   Where did this come from, all of a sudden?! Ah well, we were probably too busy speculating on the newly announced Company of Heroes expansion, to notice that Ubisoft were preparing a follow-up of their own, to another one of last year's most popular strategy games: Heroes of Might and Magic V. The fifth chapter may not have been what most HOMM fans were hoping for, but it was successful enough to deserve not just one continuation (Hammers of Fate), but two. And no more.

   Today, the Might and Magic website revealed the final chapter in the Heroes V saga, titled Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East, and planned for release in Autumn 2007 as a stand-alone product.

   The interesting thing about it is that it will borrow some elements - namely races - from Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, the other M&M title release last year. As such, the main addition in Tribes of the East will be the brutal Orc faction, with its Orcs, Goblins, Cyclops and the famed Pao Kai's units. "Savage, fiercely proud and resolutely independent, the Orcs put the "might" in Might & Magic", says Ubi. And like the playful chaps that we are, we nod in approval, and continue quoting some more features listed in the announcement:
- New Campaign: Experience the dramatic conclusion of the usurper Biara’s reign. Discovering the demonic influence that corrupts the Haven knights, the savage clans of the Orc will take up arms to eradicate the Inferno threat. Characters from Dark Messiah of Might & Magic will also appear to bring an unexpected twist to this multi-layered plot. In addition, Tribes of the East will feature 10 multiplayer and five single-player maps.
- New Upgrade Level: Every creature in the Heroes V universe will get a an alternative upgrade level, increasing the total number of creatures in the Heroes of Might & Magic V line to over 170! These powerful new abilities are sure to become an integral part of your combat tactics.
- Extra Content: Expand your arsenal and gameplay with new spells, artifacts, buildings and innovative features such as the combo-based Artifact Power Link and Battle Rage, the unique racial ability of the Orcs.    Sounds solid enough, if you ask me.

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