Ubisoft apologizes after selling Heroes of Might and Magic III on Steam without actual game files
Ubisoft apologized for mistakenly releasing a digital copy of the 1999 strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III on Steam without the actual game files. The issue has since been fixed.
Ubisoft has issued a public apology via a Steam community post after mistakenly selling a digital copy of Heroes of Might and Magic III — the 1999 fantasy turn-based strategy classic — along with its three expansions, without including the actual game files.
The company said it had accidentally uploaded the wrong package and expressed regret for the error, thanking players who flagged the problem and confirming the issue has now been fixed.
What happened
According to PC Gamer, the original download for the $10 title was only 23.4 kilobytes in size and produced an error message when users tried to launch it, leading to a wave of negative reviews on Steam. Engadget has confirmed that the corrected download now runs properly as Ubisoft promised in its apology.
Tied to an upcoming remake
While an HD version of Heroes of Might and Magic III has previously been sold through platforms like Steam and GOG, this refreshed classic release was meant to promote the upcoming Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake, described as a modern reimagining of the game. Ubisoft plans to release the remake in 2027, expanding the title beyond PC to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with updated graphics, easier access to user-generated content, and improved planning and decision-making tools.
