Ubisoft’s long running strategy RPG franchise, Might & Magic, joins the growing list of Ubisoft’s upcoming line-up of free to play games as Might & Magic Heroes Online. A new trailer was released and closed beta applications are now available. Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and Related Designs, Might & Magic Heroes Online combines the popular gameplay elements of the Heroes franchise with brand new features suited to a persistent browser game. Players can now experience the strategy, simulation and highly-detailed animation and graphics that are hallmarks of the Might & Magic universe.

Ubisoft’s newest entry in Free to Play games: Might & Magic Heroes Online

Choice is always at the heart of the this experience. Players will have a choice of joining two factions: Haven or Necropolis. Exploration will be a major part of the game as players will spend time on long-lasting and immersive journeys from the temples of Elrath to the undead lands of Nar-Heresh. Judging by the trailer, cooperative battles and exploration will play a major part in the high end browser strategy-RPG. You can sign up for the closed beta on their website here.

For a browser game, the environments look fantastic

About Blue Byte, a Ubisoft studio: Blue Byte was established in 1988 and released its first hit game in 1991: Battle Isle. This was followed in 1993 by the development strategy game The Settlers®, which established itself as a longlasting favorite. In 2001, Blue Byte was acquired by Ubisoft, and in 2004 the studio moved into the premises of Ubisoft’s German branch in Düsseldorf. The team at Blue Byte is responsible for new productions of The Settlers® and ANNO®. The studio is also active in the free-2-play genre with the web-based browser game The Settlers Online, available in several languages and currently captivating millions of players worldwide.

About Ubisoft:  Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 29 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2011-12 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1.061 billion. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.