Persistent Heroes
Sixteen different races, twenty-eight different classes.

Retinues
To accompany your HERO into battle.

Full map editor
Random Maps, skirmish Mode.

New Spells and Magic Items
More than one hundred and thirty spells over thirteen different spheres of magic. New Magic Items many of them special & rare, some even able to cast spells.

Five New Races
Plaguelords, Ssrathi, Swarm. The old Human side will be split into Knights & Empire. This will include new units and new buildings.

New Hero Development System
All of your old favorites plus eight new classes combine together in a new hero system that is easier to learn but harder to master than before. Take heroes beyond level 50. Gain levels while actually playing the game.

New Terrain
Rock & Lava terrain, along with Jungle, Ruins and subterranean caverns.

New Soundtrack
High quality soundtrack featuring thematic music, all at CD-Audio quality.

Lots of New Dragons
Players will be able to produce six different colored dragons all with unique abilities and breath weapons.

New Buildings
Many different shops will allow players to purchase items. The variety of different Lairs will produce neutral units that will roam the map seeking out trouble.