Product description
Battle for the fate of mythical Ashan's netherworld in Might and Magic Heroes 6: Shades of Darkness. Play one of two compellingly dark characters as you lead your armies in battle 100 years after the events of the original Might and Magic Heroes VI changed the course of history. Explore the shadowy realms that lie below the complexly imagined world of Ashan, and use your infernal powers to control hosts of strange beings who seldom appear on the surface. Download Shades of Darkness for PC to revisit the enchantment of Might and Magic Heroes 6 in a challenging and surprising expansion pack.
New Content for a Dark World
In addition to a previously unseen mount, new achievements and a range of potent artifacts and abilities, discover many novel elements that enrich your gameplay. Make use of seven new fearsome mixed creatures in the Dungeon campaign. These include the stinging Scorpicores, the Faceless Puppeteers with their fearsome Mind Leash powers and the powerful Black Dragon, immune to magic and capable of devastating amounts of damage. Shades of Darkness adds new Hero classes, as well and unveils a new atmospheric town and building set, one of the visually rich features for which the Might and Magic series is renowned.
Two Campaigns
Download Might and Magic Heroes 6: Shades of Darkness to fight two full campaigns throughout the shadowy realms of Ashan, and encounter beings and parts of this vast world never before revealed. As the Darkblade warlock Raelag, lead the stealthy Dark Elves of Dungeon against the malevolent forces of the Necromancers of the Necropolis. Join the faction of Necromancers in the second campaign as you play their general Vein, a fearless and ambitious Death Knight. Each faction brings its own new abilities to the battle, and the challenge is intense. Gain a keen sense of the darker aspect of this complex fantasy world in Shades of Darkness as you wage war across a vast map that includes lands both aboveground and below.
A Stealthy New Faction
A new addition to the universe of Might and Magic, the Dungeon faction of Dark Elves brings an unprecedented degree of stealthy gameplay to Shades of Darkness. Banished to the shadows from the upper world after being accused of a grievous offense against the powers of light, the Dark Elves now seek a home for themselves. Led by the intrepid Raelag, the Dark Elves are formidable in battle, possessing unprecedented abilities to pass through the world unseen. They prefer to strike in the evening when they are most successful in attacks against isolated foes. Dark Elves use the arts of deception, including mind control, in their battles. When made to fight in the open, they take the form of hybrid creatures with varied powers.
Tales of Epic Scope
Download Shades of Darkness, and find the same level of fantasy storytelling, inventive character development and monumental battle design that characterize the previous installments of the series. Action takes place in in bleakly gorgeous landscapes illuminated by moonlight and flame, and the elegant rendering of the characters suits the baroque ambition of the gameplay. Playing as a villain enhances your understanding of the complex world of Ashan. This standalone expansion, a must-have for established fans of Might and Magic, also a offers good way for those new to its universe to familiarize themselves with its lore and learn the ins and outs of game
KEY FEATURES
- Master the Powers of Darkness: Lead the new Dungeon faction on a path to define the destiny of the Dark Elves as they seek to become masters of deception, stealth, and assassination. Their future lies with Malassa, the Dragon Goddess of Darkness. Befriend her mysterious children, the Faceless, and if you dare, awaken her avatars, the legendary Black Dragons!
- New Content and Original Tactics: A new lineup of seven creatures, new Hero classes, a new town and building set, a new mount, dozens of new artifacts, abilities, and achievements. Dungeon gameplay is completely original and a tactical challenge.
- Ashan’s Darkest Paths: Play two original and thrilling campaigns starring two fan-favorite factions and their legendary Heroes pitted against villains of mythical stature. Discover the fascinating nuances of Darkness and the rich and proven fantasy setting of Might & Magic. There is always an even darker path…
- The Must-Have Might & Magic Heroes VI Expansion: Shades of Darkness is a compelling conclusion to the Might & Magic Heroes VI experience and an indispensable addition to every fan’s collection.
- Stand-Alone Expansion and Ideal Initiation: Shades of Darkness is an epic initiation for first-time players and an ideal way to discover the critically acclaimed gameplay of Might & Magic Heroes VI.
- Experience a Unique Mix of Turn-Based Strategy and RPG: Explore extra-large adventure maps, collect resources, and build extraordinary cities. Perfect your tactics and level up your Heroes, recruit troops, and lead them for combat on tactical battle maps.
- Rediscover the Richness of Might & Magic: Discover fantastic landscapes and creatures from the world of Ashan. Enjoy improved 3D designs and brand-new Town Screens.