The beloved Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game Heroes of Newerth (HoN), which was discontinued in 2022, is making a comeback under the title Heroes of Newerth: Reborn. Developed through a partnership between Kongor Studios and Garena, this revived version is set to be a free-to-play release on the iGames platform.
The game will feature over 80 heroes at launch, with additional characters expected in the future, along with enhanced features to provide smoother gameplay and better performance through the new iGames Engine.
Speculation about the game's return began when its social media accounts were reactivated in early 2025. A Reddit user drew attention to HoN's Facebook page, which was linked to Kongor Studios, the team behind a community project called Project KONGOR.
This reignited hopes of a HoN revival, culminating in the announcement of Heroes of Newerth: Reborn. Jesse Hayes, Co-Founder of Kongor Studios and a former developer at S2 Games, expressed excitement about the relaunch, emphasizing the efforts to update the game for modern audiences while retaining its original charm.
Although the release date for the new game has not yet been revealed, Kongor Studios is committed to improving both the game's visuals and network performance to meet the demands of competitive gaming.
This is part of a broader goal to reintroduce Heroes of Newerth not only to loyal fans but also to new players. The game's reemergence comes at a time when major MOBA competitors like League of Legends and Dota 2 dominate the market, which raises questions about how Heroes of Newerth: Reborn will differentiate itself.
Garena’s Jason Ng, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, highlighted the importance of the collaboration with Kongor Studios to breathe new life into the franchise. He emphasized that the partnership would preserve the essence of the original game while introducing modern upgrades to reach a wider audience.
Heroes of Newerth: Reborn will also be the first game available on the iGames Platform, where players can support the game through the iGames Genesis Campaign and earn exclusive rewards.
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