Might & Magic: Armies

Might & Magic: Armies
Game information
Developer	Ubisoft
Publisher	Ubisoft
Series	Might and Magic
Release	February 14, 2022
Genre	Fantasy
Universe	Non-canon
Technical data
Format	Internet

Might & Magic: Armies is a free-to-play online multiplayer strategic battle game. It features 2D graphics and is designed to be played in web browsers without requiring downloads or installation.

Gameplay

Players control a hero character and build their army by collecting helmet icons scattered throughout the map. These helmets come in three varieties that provide different numbers of soldiers: bronze helmets (worth 200 soldiers), silver helmets (worth 1,000 soldiers), and golden helmets (worth 5,000 soldiers). The primary objective is to amass the largest army possible while competing against other players on the battlefield.

Combat occurs automatically when a player’s army circle collides with another player’s, initiating a battle between their respective soldiers. If a player defeats an opponent by reducing their soldier count to zero, they absorb the remaining soldiers from the defeated army-but only if they prevent the enemy hero from escaping. Each battle costs the victor some of their own soldiers as well.

The game incorporates strategic elements, particularly the ability for smaller armies to conceal themselves in forested areas. When an army’s circle is completely within a forest, it becomes invisible to other players, though accidental collisions will still trigger battles. The edges of the screen darken to indicate when a player’s army is successfully hidden.

Controls are limited primarily to movement, which can be accomplished using the mouse, arrow keys, or WASD keys. Players can also activate speed boosts that temporarily increase movement speed at the cost of reducing army power, and can cast certain spells during gameplay.

Features

The game includes an in-game currency system earned through matches, which can be spent in the shop to unlock new hero characters and special formations. Each hero has unique special abilities as commanders that can be unlocked as players progress through the game. Notably, the game does not include microtransactions using real money, though it does display occasional advertisements.

Additional features include daily login rewards for players who return regularly and both local and global leaderboards where players can compete for top rankings. The game supports colored 2D graphics and is played worldwide, with unlockable character options providing variety to gameplay experiences.