Heroes of Newerth Revival Rumored

Summary

• Following its 2022 closure, the developer of Heroes of Newerth hinted at a potential return via social media.
• Recent Twitter activity from the developer sparked fan speculation about a Heroes of Newerth revival.
• Significant player interest persists, with anticipation building for any updates regarding a possible relaunch.

The classic MOBA, Heroes of Newerth, unexpectedly shut down in 2022, may be poised for a comeback. While unconfirmed, the developer's renewed activity on Heroes of Newerth's social media channels—dormant for over three years—suggests a possible announcement is brewing. This follows the trend of many studios creating Dota clones after the success of the Warcraft 3 mod, Dota. Popular MOBAs of the late 2000s and early 2010s included League of Legends, Dota 2, Heroes of the Storm, and Heroes of Newerth. Unfortunately, Heroes of Newerth ultimately couldn't compete and was discontinued. However, recent developments hint at a possible resurgence.

My typical MOBA playstyle mirrors that of many MMO players: I favor a bruiser role in the top or off-lane. In League of Legends, Aatrox and Mordekaiser are favorites; in Dota 2, I gravitate towards Axe, Sven, or Tidehunter. If those roles are unavailable, I'm adaptable, though I prefer ranged carries over mid or support roles.

PostsThe first clue hinting at a potential Heroes of Newerth return came via a recent social media post. The official Twitter account's last post, in December 2021, announced the game's permanent closure. After a three-year hiatus, the developer posted "Happy NEW Year" on January 1st (note the capitalized "NEW"). Furthermore, the Heroes of Newerth website now displays a silhouetted game logo with surrounding particles, signaling subtle changes.

Heroes of Newerth's Social Media Activity Suggests a Possible Return

While potentially a singular event, this activity immediately captured players' attention. Many shared nostalgic memories, while others cautiously expressed hope for a return, commenting with phrases like, "Don't give me hope." Adding fuel to the speculation, a second post—an image of a large cracking egg—appeared on January 6th, further intensifying excitement. Theories range from importing HoN heroes into Dota 2 to the development of a mobile version.

The renewed social media activity has undeniably generated considerable excitement among players, demonstrating the enduring interest in the game. The developer's intentions remain unclear, but if the ongoing speculation proves accurate, it will be fascinating to see how Heroes of Newerth fares against today's leading MOBA titles.