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Heroes of Newerth made a comeback, but it's too early to celebrate

by Nathan Feb 22,2025

The MOBA genre faces challenges, with giants like Dota 2 and League of Legends experiencing declining popularity. Dota 2 is becoming primarily an Eastern European phenomenon, while League of Legends struggles to maintain momentum. Against this backdrop, Garena's announcement of Heroes of Newerth's revival is intriguing. This once-popular early 2010s competitor, previously defunct, is being rebuilt with a new engine, and initial trailers appear promising.

However, several concerns exist. Firstly, reviving a decade-old live-service MOBA in a market that has shifted away from the genre presents a significant hurdle. Player bases have migrated to newer platforms and gaming trends.

Secondly, Garena's track record with game support and esports raises questions. Their claim of always believing in Heroes of Newerth's potential clashes with the game's initial closure.

Thirdly, the game's launch on the iGames platform, a partially crowdfunded service, is questionable. The absence of a Steam release is a major concern, as reaching a broad audience without Valve's platform is extremely difficult in the current gaming landscape.

Heroes of Newerth's comeback: Cautious optimism Image: igames.com

While Heroes of Newerth's revival could potentially find a niche audience and grow organically, significant doubts remain. The one positive is a defined release timeline – within one year.

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