Shuttered MOBA Heroes of Newerth Might Be Coming Back

Summary

• Following its 2022 closure, the developer of Heroes of Newerth hinted at a possible resurgence on social media.
• A recent Twitter post by the developer sparked fan speculation about a Heroes of Newerth revival.
• Significant player interest in a potential Heroes of Newerth return persists.

The classic MOBA, Heroes of Newerth, shut down in 2022, may be staging a comeback. While unconfirmed, the developer's renewed activity on Heroes of Newerth's social media platforms—dormant for over three years—suggests a potential announcement is brewing. This follows the trend of numerous Dota clones emerging after the success of the Warcraft 3 mod, Dota. Games like League of Legends, Dota 2, Heroes of the Storm, and Heroes of Newerth dominated the MOBA landscape in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Unfortunately, Heroes of Newerth ultimately couldn't maintain its competitive edge, leading to its server closure. However, recent hints point towards a possible revival.

My typical MOBA playstyle mirrors that of many MMO players: I favor a bruiser role in the top or off-lane. In League of Legends, Aatrox and Mordekaiser are favorites; in Dota 2, I gravitate towards Axe, Sven, or Tidehunter. If those roles are unavailable, I'm adaptable, though I prefer ranged carries over mid or support positions.

PostsThe first indication of a potential Heroes of Newerth return came via a recent social media post. The official Twitter account's last post, in December 2021, announced the game's permanent closure. After a three-year hiatus, the developer posted a "Happy NEW Year" message on January 1st (note the capitalized "NEW"). Furthermore, the Heroes of Newerth website underwent subtle changes, now displaying a silhouetted game logo with surrounding particles.

Heroes of Newerth's Social Media Activity Fuels Comeback Speculation

This wasn't a singular event; it immediately captured players' attention. Nostalgia flooded in, alongside speculation about a comeback, with comments like, "Don't give me hope." Adding fuel to the fire, a second post appeared on January 6th—an image of a large cracking egg. This further intensified excitement and fueled various theories. Some predict HoN heroes might be integrated into Dota 2, while others anticipate a mobile version.

The renewed social media activity surrounding Heroes of Newerth has undoubtedly generated significant player excitement, demonstrating the enduring interest in the game. The developer's intentions remain unclear, but if the theories prove accurate, it will be fascinating to see how Heroes of Newerth fares against today's top MOBAs.