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VCMI

Open-source game engine for Heroes of Might and Magic III

by VCMI Team

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Official site: flathub.org

About VCMI

VCMI is an open-source engine for Heroes of Might and Magic III with new possibilities. Years of intensive work resulted in an impressive amount of features. Among the current features are:

Complete gameplay mechanics

Almost all objects, abilities, spells and other content

Basic battle AI and adventure AI

Many GUI improvements: high resolutions, stack queue, creature window

Advanced and easy mod support - add new towns, creatures, heroes, artifacts and spells without limits or conflicts

Launcher for easy configuration - download mods from our server and install them immediately!

Random map generator that supports objects added by mods

Note: In order to play the game using VCMI you need to own data files for Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of Death.

If you want help, please check our forum, bug tracker or GitHub page.

How to install VCMI

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub eu.vcmi.VCMI
  4. Open VCMI once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is VCMI free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where VCMI is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install VCMI from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub eu.vcmi.VCMI. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is VCMI safe?

VCMI downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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