Unfrozen and Ubisoft have announced Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a prequel and the first new entry in the series since Might & Magic Heroes VII. The game is set on the continent of Jadame and will feature classic turn-based strategy elements, including a campaign, multiplayer, and a map editor.
However, the key attention is drawn not to the release itself, but to the developer. The studio Unfrozen was founded in Saint Petersburg in 2016. It became known for creating a Darkest Dungeon clone called Iratus: Lord of the Dead. The company later announced its relocation to Cyprus, but the majority of its employees remain Russian. Moreover, some employees continue to live in Russia. GameDev DOU cites the example of Illia Frolov, who serves as Tech Lead at the studio and is based in Saint Petersburg.
Given this background, our editorial team urges readers to refrain from purchasing or supporting this project. In the current circumstances, it is important to be mindful of where financial support goes, even when it comes to highly anticipated game releases.
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