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Heroes of Newerth (HON) , the iconic MOBA title originally developed by S2 Games, is soon seeing its re-release under the title Heroes of Newerth: Reborn. According to announcements from the game's official website, this reissue is being prepared Kongor Studios i Garena, with the announcement of significant technical and content improvements.
How did it all begin?
Development of Heroes of Newerth began as a standalone version of the popular mod Defense of the Ancients (DotA) for Warcraft III. The beta version was launched in 2009, while the official launch of the game followed on May 12, 2010.
Early rise and transition to F2P
In 2011, Heroes of Newerth switched to a free-to-play model, which led to an explosion in popularity and a record number of players. Just two years later, in May 2013, She has reached the figure of 150.000 simultaneous players, also becoming one of the most respected titles in the MOBA genre.
Professional scene and famous names
The MOBA scene of Heroes of Newerth was extremely strong in the first half of the 2010s, which could be seen at numerous large gaming tournaments organized around the world. A significant number of current Dota 2 professional players – such as insania, KheZu, ppd, zai and many others who took their first serious steps in Heroes of Newerth and then later switched to Dota 2.
Change of ownership and gradual shutdown
After that NOTHING Games handed over game development Frostburn Studios-in 2015, a period begins in which the development and popularity Heroes of Newerth gradually decrease. The final blow came when it was officially announced that, after more than a decade of online existence, Heroes of Newerth stop working June 20, 2022.
Heroes of Newerth: Reborn announcement
In a new phase, Heroes of Newerth: Reborn announces:
- Free-to-Play: Reborn will be available at no cost, allowing all interested players to reunite on the battlefield of Newerth.
- iGames Engine: Completely rebuilt engine delivers improved performance, 100-tick servers and a significantly more modern user interface.
- 80+ heroes at launch: A significant portion of the original hero roster will be present immediately, with plans for subsequent expansions.
- New PvE threats and mechanics: By introducing a powerful boss Phoenix, as well as innovative elements such as "Kongor push" and "Ravens", players will get new strategic opportunities and challenges.
- Role Queue: Players can pre-select the role they want to play, making the team formation process easier and faster.
- Taunt systems and emotes: In addition to classic tactical combat, the game also introduces new ways to psychologically outsmart your opponent.
Collaboration between Kongor Studios and Garena
According to the representative Kongor Studios, the goal is to offer the community not only a "refreshed" version of the game, but also a completely new experience, aligned with the standards of the contemporary esports and gaming community. Jesse Hayes, co-founder Kongor Studios and former programmer at S2 Games, emphasizes that this is a "reimagining" of the original Heroes of Newerth, and not just a simple reissue.
On the other hand, Garena has been recognized for years as a key partner in the maintenance and development of this title on a global level. Jason Ng, vice president of strategic partnerships at Garena, points out that the company has always believed in potential Heroes of Newerth and looks forward to the game now reaching an even wider audience, with modernized technical improvements.
Launching on the iGames platform
Heroes of Newerth: Reborn will become the first title on the new iGames platform, allowing gamers to enjoy advanced services and a unique interface. In parallel with that, it is also launched iGames Genesis Campaign, a special program to support the project, where players will be able to directly contribute to the development of the game and in return win exclusive prizes.
The official release date has not yet been announced, but we will definitely follow up and inform you about the news in a timely manner!
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