Fans are helping to shape the next Might & Magic title, Might & Magic Heroes VI, according to a recent Ubisoft press release.

But the things fans will be "aiding"  developer Black Hole Entertainment with won't be within the realm of fresh concepts or ideas. Publisher Ubisoft is stressing that Might & Magic Heroes VI will be a return to the usual. The sixth title will retain the series' traditional mix of turn-based and RPG mechanics that will have players recruiting and leveling troops, as well as collecting resources, battling, and erecting cities. A new reputation system is being created, however.
 

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Fans are helping to shape the next Might & Magic title, Might & Magic Heroes VI, according to a recent Ubisoft press release.

But the things fans will be "aiding"  developer Black Hole Entertainment with won't be within the realm of fresh concepts or ideas. Publisher Ubisoft is stressing that Might & Magic Heroes VI will be a return to the usual. The sixth title will retain the series' traditional mix of turn-based and RPG mechanics that will have players recruiting and leveling troops, as well as collecting resources, battling, and erecting cities. A new reputation system is being created, however.
 

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The last fun HOMM was III. Maybe time to develop for consoles too?
 
Two firsts in one minute. That's right.

Eh, M and M isnt the same anymore

So it is Heroes of Might and Magic. Good to hear.
 
Woah, didn't even notice the "heroes" at the end of the title. That's unnecessary.

"Might and Magic" and "Heroes of Might and Magic" are different series. Right?

Yes,the original M&M series has no relation to the Heroes franchise

God damnit, I wanted a new RPG. But also awesome, as I love Heroes too.

Didn't they say that they are done with Heroes at some point? Great news nonetheless, I'm excited.

Didn't like the story in V and the units were a little too cartoony for my tastes. It's nice that they went for a slightly more realistic approach, can't wait for this to come out!

" Didn't they say that they are done with Heroes at some point? Great news nonetheless, I'm excited. "

Great news, Heroes of Might and Magic III is one of my all-time favorites.

Awesome.  It's a great time to be a PC gamer again.

"Might & Magic Heroes VI kicks off 400 years before Might & Magic Heroes V" ...Really? Their rebranding of the series requires you to change the name of the previous games, too? :-p

Weird name, Heroes of Might and Magic vs Might and Magic Heroes...
But I'm glad the game stays the same! I can't wait for this new release.

" "Might and Magic" and "Heroes of Might and Magic" are different series. Right? "

But the things fans will be "aiding"  developer Black Hole Entertainment with won't be within the realm of fresh concepts or ideas.

I must have accidentally pointed my browser to kotaku.com.
 
EDIT: My bad, the Kotaku article is actually way better than this one.

Interesting. The last heroes I absolutely enjoyed was HOMM3. In fact, its one of my favorite games of all time. I can still play it for hours from time to time. This looks promising though, I will definitely be keeping an eye on it.

I've never really cared about the stories in the MM games. I've always done it for the weird player created scenarios. That, and pitting hundreds of griffin against X enemy is always fun.

Blasted Ashan!

I'm huge fan of HOMM series, so happy that this is coming :) but no gameplay footage, that's sad.

Looking forward to this, but I still wouldn't mind a return or a reboot of the Might and Magic original series of games with the same created party structure and basic gameplay.  Eh, I can wish, right?

I don't know if I should have high hopes for this or not since I skipped Heroes 5. I absolutely love the earlier games though so I hope they can recapture some of that magic!

F this, go make Heroes 3 again...

Been dieing for a good PC TBRPG for some time now, so hopefully this will be the one to do it. I just hope these idiots don't destroy the game by forcing that DRM shit of theirs on it.

It's great to know that a new HOMM is in the works but the change in name is fucking retarded.

I haven't played one of these games in ages... I wish I had a PC to jump on :/

Tis' awesome that a 6th finally coming.

Not sure if I want.....

Might and Magic Heroes VI? Why stick the VI on there if you are going to change the front part of the name? It as if they are so dead set on brand recognition that they are willing to make the name sound like gibberish as long as that gibberish contains a known name (or some permutation thereof) and any digit greater than 1 in there (because god forbid an original IP).  
 
Here are some other ideas then: Solid Metal Gear V, Evil Resident VI, Age of Dragons 2 (that way you get brand recognition for both Age of Empires and Dragon Age), Super New Mario Galaxy What the fuck brothers 12. 

" @Aas said:

" "Might and Magic" and "Heroes of Might and Magic" are different series. Right? "

 As for what I think about this? Despite all the venom it gets from the (jaded and bitter) Might and Magic community, Heroes V was a worthy successor to the franchise. I still care enough to see how this one ends up.   "

Ok. I'm in

Might and Magic: Heroes VI   
ubisoft, colons go along way.
 
but yes, get back to me when you show me a decent hot seating function, with more than 2 or 3 maps. until then me and my little bro will be playing 3.

I have a funny feeling King's Bounty series will still be a better game than any of the Heroes of Might and Magic series.  Perhaps they figured the popularity of the new King's Bounty games are license to flood the market with more?

Hopefully it will be something besides a carbon copy of HM&M 3 like HM&M 5 was...

I am really excited for it.

Not so interested in this one.

" "Might and Magic" and "Heroes of Might and Magic" are different series. Right? "

I played Heroes 1 when it came out, a little of 3, and plenty of the last one, Heroes 5, and I liked each one, even though they never changed a whole lot from one to the next.  I like this kind of turn-based strategy, so I'm looking forward to another in the series.  I'm just sad that the Might and Magic franchise took a turn for the worse several years ago.  MM2 and MM3 are a couple of my all-time favorite RPGs.