Ubisoft Fumbles the Heroes of Might & Magic 3 Launch on Steam

Oops! Where’s the Game?

So, it seems Ubisoft is having a bit of a head-scratcher moment with their HD rerelease of the legendary Heroes of Might & Magic 3. You know, the one that came out back in 2015? It used to be the only way to get your hands on this classic strategy gem through Steam. But players had long been left scratching their heads in frustration because it didn’t include any expansions or that coveted random map generator. If you asked the real fans, they’d tell you to grab the original version from GOG instead—it’s got the good stuff!

What’s the Deal with the Missing Files?

Well, the good news was that Ubisoft finally decided to bless Steam with the original version of the game. The complete package, with expansions like Armageddon’s Blade and The Shadow of Death, was finally being offered! Great, right? Wrong. Turns out, users who stumped up the $10 found out the hard way that the game’s installation file is a tiny 23.49 KB! Yup, you read that right. And when they tried to launch it? A delightful “dummy executable” error message popped up to say hi. Because, believe it or not, Heroes of Might & Magic 3 on Steam doesn’t actually come with—wait for it—the actual game files. Whoopsie!

Maybe Ubisoft will figure it out soon—potentially once France wakes up from its croissant-induced slumber. But until then, if you really want the full experience, the version on GOG remains the better choice. It’s currently on sale for half price, which is a steal for all that nostalgia!

Now let’s just cross our fingers and hope that the upcoming remake doesn’t follow in these footsteps. You know, like a launch where they actually remember to include the game files? That would be nice!