Posts from Information about the beta test for Heroes 5.

The beta test for Heroes 5 has finally given fans a breath of fresh air. Now, desperate gamers and fans who have been exhausted by the delays can test Nival's creation. However, for most Russian gamers and fans, this celebration will only begin on Thursday. Here, please post all news from testers and all discussions about the ongoing beta. Right now, there is lively discussion surrounding the screenshots already posted by users on GameSpy. Among them are some from Russian players. So I think it will soon be possible to get a complete picture of what the developers currently have in their hands. As many have noticed, a large number of screenshots from the [fresh] beta are already being posted by our fans on www.HeroesWorld.ru in this section - /topic/173/. For those who will start their testing on Thursday or haven't started yet due to valid reasons: read the FAQ about the beta test from our portal on GameSpy. As I said, all discussions, news, details, and everything else should be posted here.

- Athlone 2400+ (1.9 GHz)
- 256 MB RAM + dedicated 2 GB swap file
- GeForce 6600 with 128 MB (latest drivers + latest DirectX)
- integrated AC'97 sound. Hardware sound acceleration is disabled

Beta: People say it runs with these settings, but it stutters...

Well, now the beta is available to everyone and can be downloaded from FilePlanet. First, you need to create a free account, and then you can download it freely. Here you can create an account and subsequently get a download link and key: http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/hmmv/hmmv_signup.aspx There is also a mirror: http://strimarena.ru/demos/#271 Those with the "Russia-On-Line" provider can also download it from AG (everyone else will have to wait 3 days to download from AG). AG has an extremely compressed version published, which is identical in content to the original (data compression was performed without loss of quality, except for audio files and music, which have been moved to a separate add-on), but it is 310 MB smaller and installs slightly longer.

Will it be possible to play the beta with a DialUp connection?

My speed is about 49000 kbps.

I think so. But everyone is complaining about constant disconnections:(
I haven't downloaded it yet. I'll download it next week from AGA. [see Admin's description]

Does anyone know how to bypass StarForce in the beta version of Heroes 5?

Does anyone know how to bypass StarForce in the beta version of Heroes 5?

Keys are being given away on FlightPlanet!

Keys have indeed started being distributed on Fileplanet. So, anyone interested can register using this link and enjoy the registration process, after which they will receive a key: - http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/hmmv/hmmv_signup.aspx

Doesn't work. I registered on FilePlanet, received a key, but TsarForce says it's incorrect!!!

Is it possible to play locally or over a local network, or is it only available through Ubisoft?

The key works fine. However, due to proxy settings, I can't connect to ubi.com.

Isn't it possible to play via Ubicom anymore? I thought the testing was over and you can't play online... :(

Isn't it possible to play via Ubicom anymore? I thought the testing was over and playing online wasn't allowed... :(

Indeed, the test is over ;) Don't despair if you couldn't play; there might be a second one before the release! Or maybe they'll just open a server for us fans? Who knows, it's hard to say right now!

I'm closing this thread as the test has been completed a long time ago!