"Heroes of Newerth: A Revival on the Horizon?"

Summary

• The Heroes of Newerth developer hints at a comeback on social media following the game's shutdown in 2022.
• Fans speculate about a potential Heroes of Newerth revival after the developer posts on Twitter.
• Interest in Heroes of Newerth remains strong as players eagerly await updates on its possible return.

The classic MOBA, Heroes of Newerth, which was shuttered in 2022, might be making a surprising comeback. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, the developer has restarted activities on the Heroes of Newerth social media accounts after more than three years without posting, which suggests the classic League of Legends and Dota 2 competitor could be building up expectations for a potential announcement.

After the success of the Warcraft 3 mod Dota, many studios started to develop their own Dota clones. The simple yet engaging idea of two teams facing each other and progressively destroying the other team’s base quickly captured players’ attention. Among the most popular MOBA games that arose in the late 2000s and early 2010s were League of Legends, Dota 2, Heroes of the Storm, and Heroes of Newerth. Sadly, for the latter, it couldn’t keep pace with its competitors and had to shut down its servers in 2022. However, there are some hints suggesting Heroes of Newerth might be gearing up for a comeback.

When I dive into MOBAs, I typically gravitate towards playing as a scrappy, top/off-lane bruiser. In League of Legends, Aatrox and Mordekaiser are my go-to champions, while in Dota 2, I often pick Axe, Sven, or Tidehunter. If those roles are taken, I'm flexible and enjoy playing a ranged carry, though mid or support roles are less my preference.

PostsThe first hint that the Heroes of Newerth developer could be planning to bring the game back is a recent social media post. The last time the official Twitter account posted was back in December 2021, when developer Garena published a heartfelt message announcing to players that Heroes of Newerth was being shut down for good. More than three years have passed since then, and the developer has now emerged with a post on January 1, stating “Happy NEW Year” with the word “NEW” in capitals. Additionally, the Heroes of Newerth website has seen slight changes, now featuring a silhouette of the game’s logo surrounded by flying particles.

Heroes of Newerth’s Recent Social Media Activity Could Hint at a Comeback

This could have been just an isolated event, but it quickly captured players' attention. Many reminisced about the good old times playing Heroes of Newerth, while others began to suspect a comeback might be on the horizon, leaving comments like, "Don’t give me hope." To fuel the speculation even further, on January 6, a new post appeared featuring a picture of a big cracking egg. With this second post, excitement among players intensified, leading to various theories about what it could mean. Some speculate that HoN heroes might be integrated into Dota 2, while others suggest a mobile version could be in development.

Heroes of Newerth's renewed activity on social media has certainly rekindled excitement among its fanbase, demonstrating that interest in the game remains robust. While it's unclear what the developer is planning, if the theories hold true, it will be fascinating to see how Heroes of Newerth measures up against today's top MOBA titles.