Ubisoft have announced today Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate, the first expansion pack for their acclaimed turn-based strategy game. The expansion will include a new faction - The Dwarves, an new 15 mission campaign complete with full story and cut-scenes and a random-map generator. The add-on is due this November.

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SAN FRANCISCO – August 30th, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced the release of Heroes of Might & Magic® V: Hammers of Fate, an add-on for the critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game. Developed by Nival Interactive, the add-on will be available in November 2006.

The add-on includes the following key features:

* New faction: Introducing the brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk Ashan's deepest mountains and most hostile regions.
* A brand-new adventure: Featuring 15 new missions, new heroes, and improved cut-scenes, the new campaign will lead players even deeper into the dramatic events that began with Heroes of Might and Magic® V.
* Extended game experience: Includes a wealth of new spells and abilities, 5 new single-player maps, 10 new multiplayer maps, new buildings, new artifacts, and new neutral creatures, Heroes of Might and Magic® V: Hammers of Fate gives players the tools to develop new tactics, and further their game experience both online and offline.
* Improved mechanics and gameplay: Thanks to new features such as Caravans and a random map generator, players will enjoy unlimited replayability and an even smoother gameplay experience. In addition, the simultaneous turn feature will speed up online