Freeverse announced today Heroes of Might and Magic V for the Macintosh, under exclusive worldwide license from Ubisoft is shipping. Developed for the PC by Nival Interactive, Heroes of Might and Magic V brings the popular and long running strategy franchise into a new era with cutting-edge technology and a breathtaking, fully 3D animated world.

The game features a deep, scalable turn-based battle system for challenging tactical combat as well as the option of a brand new Active Battle System for faster play. Players can choose from more than 200 skills, 170 creature abilities and 40 spells to build up heroes and armies. This is a new, darker, heroic fantasy universe that's more mature with six unique factions and more than 80 different creatures.

The engaging storyline features special objectives, side quests and exciting plot twists for the finest tactics, management and role-playing adventure ever brewed.

"We're thrilled to be partnering with Ubisoft to bring the incredible Heroes of Might and Magic V to Mac gamers around the world," said Ian Lynch Smith, President of Freeverse.