Ubisoft has released the anticipated "Heroes of Might and Magic V" demo, giving players a chance to try out the upcoming turn-based strategy game by Nival Interactive.

"The first game to reintroduce the Might & Magic universe to the public will be Heroes of Might and Magic® V. Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. One of the most successful turn-based strategy franchises, the Heroes of Might and Magic® series, with its distinctive touch of RPG, is a benchmark in the Heroic Fantasy genre, with considerable commercial and critical acclaim. The new game will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode."

The 669MB demo can be downloaded from 3dgamers, FileFront, FileShack, VGPro, or Worthplaying.