Salutations, Heroes!
The past four weeks of Early Access have been nothing short of extraordinary. Watching so many of you embark on expeditions to Jadame and share your invaluable insights has been a true privilege for our team. Your feedback remains the compass guiding our development as we refine and evolve the experience.
While our immediate focus remains on stabilizing Olden Era and addressing urgent issues—which you will see reflected in regular, ongoing patches—we are thrilled to finally pull back the curtain on our long-term vision.
We have listened closely to your requests, and today we are unveiling the official Early Access Roadmap for Olden Era!
Continuous Improvements
Throughout this journey, our commitment extends beyond bug fixes and UI refinements. We are dedicated to introducing a steady stream of fresh content, including new neutral creatures, legendary heroes, powerful artifacts, expanded spellbooks, map objects, and diverse scenarios.
Stage 1 (Q3 2026)
- Cooperative Play: A highly requested mode allowing you to team up with allies against AI threats or rival player factions.
- Enhanced Random Map Generator: Greater control over your matches, including adjustable map dimensions, player counts, and advanced customization options.
- Hero Skill Rebalance: Adjustments based directly on your feedback to ensure fair and impactful progression.
- Improved Emote Wheel: A more intuitive communication interface featuring an expanded library of expressions.
Stage 2 (Q4 2026)
- Matchmaking Overhaul: Implementing sophisticated systems to ensure high-quality, balanced encounters.
- Subclass Rework: A deep dive into the “Epic” class system to add more strategic variety.
- Observer Mode & Replays: Analyze top-tier matches or relive your greatest tactical triumphs with these highly anticipated features.
- Alternative Creature Upgrades: A balance pass to provide more meaningful tactical choices for your army.
Stage 3 (The Path to 1.0)
This extensive phase covers the remainder of our Early Access period. We will provide deeper insights into these additions as we progress. Key milestones include:
- Underground Layer: Bringing back the iconic multi-level exploration of the classic series, complete with unique terrain, exclusive objectives, and a dedicated soundtrack.
- Thieves’ Guild: A classic feature returning to provide critical intelligence on your rivals and the global state of the game.
- Tier 8 Neutrals: Expanding the roster of endgame threats beyond the formidable Lich Dragons.
- Map Editor Revamp: Streamlining the creation process with improved stability and an intuitive interface.
- Campaign Ironman Mode: A test of true grit—complete the story with only a single save file.
- Advanced Match Statistics: Detailed analytical breakdowns of your performances.
- Spell Progression: Raising the maximum spell mastery to level 5, paired with exciting gameplay tweaks.
- Major Hero Specialization Rework.
- Dynamic City Models: Cities will now visually evolve on the global map as you upgrade them.
- New PvP Win Conditions.
Stage 4 (Full 1.0 Release)
Our final destination marks the official launch of Olden Era, featuring:
- Campaign Acts 2 & 3: The conclusion of our epic narrative.
- PvE Roguelike Mode: A thrilling new way to play; stay tuned for more details soon!
- Map Sharing Integration.
- New PvP Competitive Formats.
- Expanded Achievement Suite.
- Additional Steam-exclusive perks.
Quick update: The balance patch we mentioned last week requires a bit more fine-tuning and is now scheduled for early next week.
Official Wiki
Whether you are a newcomer or a series veteran, our Official Community Wiki is your ultimate resource. It is packed with unit stats, spell hierarchies, and deep-dive data curated by our incredible community members.
Connect with the Community
Join the conversation! Follow us on Discord, Steam, and Facebook for the latest news and dev updates. We also invite you to join the unofficial subreddit to share your thoughts with fellow fans.
With gratitude,
The Unfrozen Team 💙
