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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Homm6.jpg
 
|cover        = Homm6.jpg
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 13, 2011}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | TBS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Heroes of Might and Magic }}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|might-magic-heroes-vi|77}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|might-magic-heroes-vi|78}}
 
|steam appid  = 48220
 
|steam appid  = 48220
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/might-and-magic-heroes-6
 
|strategywiki = Might & Magic Heroes VI
 
|strategywiki = Might & Magic Heroes VI
|mobygames    = might-magic-heroes-vi
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|hltb        = 6020
 +
|lutris      = might-magic-heroes-vi
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|mobygames    = 53640
 
|wikipedia    = Might & Magic Heroes VI
 
|wikipedia    = Might & Magic Heroes VI
 
|winehq      = 13265
 
|winehq      = 13265
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Heroes of Might and Magic}}
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 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/48220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/48220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://might-and-magic.ubi.com/heroes-6/en-gb/home/index.aspx Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/212-Might-amp-Magic-Heroes-VI Official forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/212-Might-amp-Magic-Heroes-VI Official forum]
{{mm}} [http://mightandmagic.wikia.com/wiki/Might_%26_Magic:_Heroes_VI MM Wiki]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1606-6 | Uplay | Gold Edition. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1606-5 | Uplay | Complete Edition. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | might-magic-heroes-vi-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | might-magic-heroes-vi-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | might-and-magic-heroes-vi-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | might-and-magic-heroes-vi-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 48220 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 48220 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b477e | Uplay | Complete Edition. Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948588a7e300458b477e | Uplay | Complete Edition. Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1606-6 | Uplay | Gold Edition. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}.
 +
{{ii}} A free demo version is available on Steam: <code>steam://install/48280</code>
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The expansion packs include new missions, artifacts and bonuses.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]].
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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# Open {{File|ProfileData}}.
 
# Open {{File|ProfileData}}.
 
# Change <code><gfx_Fullscreen2>Fullscreen</gfx_Fullscreen2></code> to <code><gfx_Fullscreen2>Windowed</gfx_Fullscreen2></code>.
 
# Change <code><gfx_Fullscreen2>Fullscreen</gfx_Fullscreen2></code> to <code><gfx_Fullscreen2>Windowed</gfx_Fullscreen2></code>.
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# You can switch to Fullscreen in game options after game's launch but will have to switch back to Windowed before exiting or edit the {{File|ProfileData}} file again.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Fullscreen Optimizations|fix=
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# Go to the game's installation folder in Explorer.
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# Find {{File|Might & Magic Heroes VI.exe}} file.
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# Open its properties by right clicking the file and choosing "Properties".
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# Go to Compatibility tab.
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# Check "Disable fullscreen optimizations" and click OK.
 
}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  = true
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|ubisoft connect          = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 video settings.png|Video settings}}
 
{{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 video settings.png|Video settings}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/might-magic-heroes-vi/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/might-magic-heroes-vi/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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{{ii}} There are more individual settings in {{File|ProfileData}}.
 
{{ii}} There are more individual settings in {{File|ProfileData}}.
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Image|Might and Magic Heroes 6 audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
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==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
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|local play          = true
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|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    = Hot seat
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = unknown
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
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|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service is scheduled to shut down on January 25, 2024.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/connectivity-and-performance/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-for-older-ubisoft-games-january-2024/000105788|title=Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (January 2024) <nowiki>|</nowiki> Ubisoft Help|date=2023-11-01}}</ref>
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|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                =
 +
|p2p notes          =
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|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
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|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
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}}{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
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|upnp =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
}}
 
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play players  =
 
|local play modes    = Hot seat
 
|local play notes    =
 
|lan play            = unknown
 
|lan play players    =
 
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  =
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 
|online play notes    =
 
|asynchronous        =
 
|asynchronous notes  =
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        =
 
|matchmaking notes  =
 
|p2p                =
 
|p2p notes          =
 
|dedicated          =
 
|dedicated notes    =
 
|self-hosting      =
 
|self-hosting notes =
 
|direct ip          =
 
|direct ip notes    =
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =
 
|udp  =
 
|upnp =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 9Ex
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP or newer
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|minOS    = XP
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 5000+ @ 2.6 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP) 1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
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|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP)<br/>1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
|minGPU  =  
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
  
|recOS    =  
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|recOS    = Vista, 7
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium Core 2 @ Duo E6400 @ 2.00 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13 GHz
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
|recDX    = 9.0c
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|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 18:11, 1 November 2023

Might & Magic Heroes VI
Might & Magic Heroes VI cover
Developers
Black Hole Entertainment
Limbic Entertainment
Publishers
Ubisoft
Release dates
Windows October 13, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 77
IGDB 78
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select
Genres TBS
Themes Fantasy
Series Heroes of Might and Magic
Might & Magic Heroes VI on HowLongToBeat
Might & Magic Heroes VI on IGDB
Might & Magic Heroes VI guide on StrategyWiki
Might & Magic Heroes VI on MobyGames
Might & Magic Heroes VI on Wikipedia
Subseries of Might and Magic
Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest 1995
Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars 1996
Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia 1999
Heroes Chronicles 2000
Heroes of Might and Magic IV 2002
Heroes of Might and Magic V 2006
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East 2007
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes 2011
Might & Magic Heroes VI 2011
Might & Magic Heroes VI: Shades of Darkness 2013
Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition 2015
Might & Magic Heroes Online 2015
Might & Magic Heroes VII 2015
Might & Magic Heroes VII: Trial by Fire 2016
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition 2023

Might & Magic Heroes VI is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view TBS game in the Heroes of Might and Magic series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Official forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Complete Edition.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Gold Edition.
Windows
Humble Store
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Gold Edition.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Ubisoft Store
Icon overlay.png
Complete Edition. Included with Ubisoft+.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition.
Windows
All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
A free demo version is available on Steam: steam://install/48280

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The expansion packs include new missions, artifacts and bonuses.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Ubisoft+.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Pirates of the Savage Sea
Windows
Danse Macabre
Windows
Shades of Darkness
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Disable videos in .ini file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open ProfileData.
  3. Change <SkipOpening>false</SkipOpening> to <SkipOpening>true</SkipOpening>

Remove 'press any key' on loading screen

Remove 'press any key' on loading screen[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open ProfileData.
  3. Find <LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress>true</LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress>.
  4. Change it to <LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress>false</LoadingscreenWaitForKeypress>.

Black screen fix

Change display mode in .ini file to Windowed[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open ProfileData.
  3. Change <gfx_Fullscreen2>Fullscreen</gfx_Fullscreen2> to <gfx_Fullscreen2>Windowed</gfx_Fullscreen2>.
  4. You can switch to Fullscreen in game options after game's launch but will have to switch back to Windowed before exiting or edit the ProfileData file again.
Disable Fullscreen Optimizations
  1. Go to the game's installation folder in Explorer.
  2. Find Might & Magic Heroes VI.exe file.
  3. Open its properties by right clicking the file and choosing "Properties".
  4. Go to Compatibility tab.
  5. Check "Disable fullscreen optimizations" and click OK.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Might & Magic Heroes VI\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/48220/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Might & Magic Heroes VI\<user-id>\Save\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/48220/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video

Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[1]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
There are more individual settings in ProfileData.

Input

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Hot seat
LAN play
Online play
Versus, Co-op
The official multiplayer service is scheduled to shut down on January 25, 2024.[2]

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Cheats

All Missions available

Enable all missions in config file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open ProfileData.
  3. Find the line <cheat_allMissions>false</cheat_allMissions>.
  4. Change it to <cheat_allMissions>true</cheat_allMissions>.

Raise your Dynasty XP

Set Dynasty XP in the config file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open ProfileData.
  3. Find the line <DynastyXp>xxx</DynastyXp>.
  4. Change xxx to any number you want.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9Ex
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 7.2c[3]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600
ATI Radeon HD 2600
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
  2. Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (January 2024) | Ubisoft Help - last accessed on 2023-11-01
  3. Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
    Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.