New Fheroes2 1.1.2: Open Engine for Heroes of Might & Magic 2

The latest version of the project Fheroes2, version 1.1.2, has been released. Fheroes2 is a recreation of the engine of the game Heroes of Might and Magic II, developed from scratch in C++, and distributed under the license gplv2. In order to play the game, players will need the original game resources from Heroes of Might and Magic II.

Some of the main changes in this update include improved AI for pumping heroes skills, optimized algorithms for heroes-patrols, reduced bonuses for AI rivals, and the ability to configure players’ alliances in the map editor. Additionally, new river deltas have been added horizontally in the editor, MIDI compositions have been optimized, the “3D-Audio” option has been finalized, support for special characters for a virtual keyboard has been added, translations into some languages have been improved, and over 40 errors and proposals for improving the project have been addressed.

  • Improved II to protect locks.
  • Improved AI for pumping heroes skills.
  • Optimized algorithms responsible for compliance with the radius by heroes-patrols.
  • Reduced bonuses for AI rivals.

  • New river deltas located horizontally in the editor.
  • Optimized the reproduction of MIDI compositions.
  • The option “3D-Audio” is finalized.

  • Improved translations into some languages.
  • Closed over 40 errors and proposals for improving the project.
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