Fheroes2 Switch

fheroes2
fheroes2
General
Author	ihhub
Type	Strategy
Version	1.1.3
License	GPL-2.0
Last Updated	2024/10/23
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fheroes2 is a recreation of the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine.

This open source multiplatform project, written from scratch, is designed to reproduce the original game with significant improvements in gameplay, graphics and logic (including support for high-resolution graphics, improved AI, numerous fixes and user interface improvements), breathing new life into one of the most addictive turn-based strategy games.

You can find a complete list of all of changes and enhancements in its own wiki page.

Installation

Note: fheroes2 requires data files from the original Heroes of Might and Magic II.

You need to be running custom firmware for it to work.

fheroes2 root directory is hardcoded as /switch/fheroes2.

Put the game files there (specifically ANIM, DATA, MAPS and MUSIC folders), then copy over the files directory, as well as fheroes2.nro.

If you have a Russian version from Buka Entertainment, you'll likely have Anim2 folder instead. Rename it to ANIM if you wish use the Buka game data with this port.

At the end you should have the following directory tree on your SD card:

switch
 |
 |-...
 |-fheroes2  <--- this is the game directory
     |
     |-anim         <--- HoMM2 game data
     |-data         <--- HoMM2 game data
     |-files        <--- Part of fheroes2 release
     |-maps         <--- HoMM2 game data
     |-music        <--- HoMM2 game data
     |-fheroes2.nro <--- Part of fheroes2 release

Generally, you will need game resources from the localized version of HoMM2 in order to use translations in fheroes2. During the first run, the game should auto-detect the game data you have and offer to choose a language you'd like to use. English is always available.

You can find answers to the most commonly asked questions on their FAQ page.

Controls

Touchscreen - Emulates mouse (including dragging)

Left Stick - Move mouse cursor

Right Stick/D-pad - Scroll

A - Left mouse click

B - Right mouse click

X - Escape

Y - Enter

Plus - Cast spell

Minus - End turn

R - Cycle through towns

L - Cycle through heroes

Screenshots

Media

Fheroes2: Resurrection update v1.0.2 + changelog in description (Heroes 3.5: In the Wake of Gods)

Heroes of Might and Magic II - Free Herores 2 - (Nintendo Switch) (Pixelacos Gameplays)

Compatibility

This build of fheroes2 was tested on 12.0.3|AMS M.19.4|S (FAT32).

exFAT is not recommended. USB mice and keyboards connected via an OTG adapter are supported.

Changelog

version 1.1.3 2024/10/23

Add language support for map format and fix several issues with the Editor.
Improve AI on the Adventure Map and speed up its decisions.
Expand translation support for more buttons and the Virtual Keyboard.
Over 30 issues have been closed since the 1.1.2 release.

version 1.1.2 2024/09/15

Improve AI behavior on the Adventure Map and remove most of bonuses for AI heroes.
Fix multiple Editor related issues and add support for alliances on the created maps.
Improve translation support by supporting more languages for the Virtual Keyboard.
Fix multiple rendering issues in several dialogs.
Over 40 issues have been closed since the 1.1.1 release.

version 1.1.1 2024/07/13

Add support for Rumors, Daily Events and special conditions in the Editor.
Update several UI dialogs for the Editor.
Rework AI bonuses logic and fix rare cases with AI behavior on the Adventure Map.
Over 40 issues have been closed since the 1.1.0 release.

version 1.1.0 2024/05/22

Introduce the new Editor to the engine, which allows to create and play new maps.
Rework several in-game dialogs.
Improve AI behavior regarding enemy heroes and castles.
Update multiple translations.

version 1.0.13 1.0.13

Improve list scrolling and add slide to attack action on touch devices.
Adjust campaign difficulties and fix carry over mechanics for campaigns.
Update numerous texts and UI elements.
Add the Eraser tool for the Editor (accessible only for developers at the moment).
Over 30 issues have been closed since the 1.0.12 release.

version 1.0.12 2024/02/08

Improve AI's defensive tactics in battles and add surrender logic.
Finish adding all of the Adventure Map objects that can be added in the Editor (accessible only for developers at the moment).
Adjust the AI performance at different difficulty levels and improve its logic on the Adventure Map.
Update several UI dialogs and improve overall game performance.
Over 50 issues have been closed since the 1.0.11 release.

version 1.0.11 2023/12/23

Expand Battle Only mode with saving functionality and updated UI
Add Town and Ocean objects placement in the Editor, and implement base file format for maps (accessible only for developers at the moment)
Improve the logic of AI defensive tactics
Rework multiple dialogs, fix and speed up several rendering issues
Over 30 issues have been closed since the 1.0.10 release

version 1.0.10 2023/11/18

Teach AI to use marketplaces to boost their castle development and improve AI decision making logic during battles
Add erase tool, artifact and treasure placement in the Editor, and implement possibility to add new future heroes (accessible only for developers at the moment)
Rework multiple dialogs, fix and speed up several rendering issues
Add new hero action button icon
Over 30 issues have been closed since the 1.0.9 release

version 1.0.9 2023/10/11

Improve the AI logic regarding spells and monster positioning on the battlefield as well as path planning logic on the Adventure Map
Add the ability to confirm actions in battle for touch devices
Use the "continue movement" button on the Adventure Map to interact with an object a hero is standing on
Make the AI easier on low difficulties
Implement roads, streams, monsters and heroes placement in the Editor (accessible only for developers at the moment)
Update settings on the Adventure Map
Expand the Hot Keys window
Over 40 issues have been closed since the 1.0.8 release

version 1.0.8 2023/09/11

Enhance functionality of Load/Save file window
Improve AI behavior during battles
Expand translation coverage including vertical buttons, missing window titles and font letters
Implement terrain transitions in the Editor (accessible only for developers at the moment)
Limit the AI's Dimension Door spell usage based on the selected map difficulty
Over 50 bugs have been fixed since 1.0.7 release

version 1.0.7 2023/08/15

Improve AI logic in pathfinding, battle decisions and add support of Summon Boat spell usage
Translate many in-game buttons and fix rendering for multiple windows
Fix event handling and fog discovery by human and AI heroes
Expand Android Toolset to support importing and exporting save files
Add terrain brush functionality into Map Editor (accessible only for developers at the moment)
Over 40 bugs are fixed since 1.0.6 release

version 1.0.6 2023/07/15

Speed up resource loading and overall rendering
Fix multiple issues with button rendering and add in-game pixel correction for many images
Improve AI behavior on the Adventure Map for hero and castle handling as well as for interaction with some objects
Allow to lower the campaign difficulty during playthrough
Create basic Map Editor GUI (accessible only for developers at the moment)
Over 20 bugs are fixed since 1.0.5 release

version 1.0.5 2023/06/14

Speed up rendering during battles and reduce resource usage while playing sounds
Fix the logic and passabilities with some objects on the Adventure Map
Add text input blinking and polish dozen of UI elements
Fix many issues with AI logic on the Adventure Map and improve their castle defensive strategy
Over 30 bugs are fixed since 1.0.4 release

version 1.0.4 2023/05/13

Add widescreen resolutions support and update scaled resolution support
Add Polish and Russian languages support for Virtual Keyboard
Add missing post-victory map ratings
Improve AI logic towards collection of needed resources for kingdom and interaction with several Adventure map objects
Fix multiple logical and rendering issues during battles
Over 40 bugs are fixed since 1.0.3 release

version 1.0.3 2023/04/11

Improve AI behavior on Adventure Map: better fog discovery and object prioritization.
Fix multiple rendering issues and improve overall rendering on Adventure Map.
Fix various issues in logic during battles such as Mirror Image or Teleport spell usage.
Add a button to open Virtual Keyboard for dialogs which require text input.
Over 40 bugs are fixed since 1.0.2 release.

version 1.0.2 2023/03/12

Add virtual keyboard support for touch devices.
Add new option icons and missing part of Captain's Quarter in Sorceress Town.
Fix multiple issues with sounds on objects on Adventure Map.
Improve Adventure Map rendering speed.
Fix many issues with spells and pathfinding during battles.
Update AI heroes task logic and make AI heroes use Town Portal spell.
Over 60 bugs are fixed since 1.0.1 release.

version 1.0.1 2023/02/08

Fix many monster and spell animations in battle, even those present the original game.
Add "fh2 Toolset" for Android devices to help to setup the game and also to manage save files.
Speed up rendering in multiple places within the game.
Update multiple translations and fully rework Russian font for buttons.
Add scaled resolution support.
Complete initial work for the future Editor.
Over 40 bugs are fixed since 1.0.0 release.

version 1.0.0 2022/12/21

Fix multiple issues with rendering on Windows and rendering speed on Adventure Map.
Make Android version fully playable with all basic features present.
Fix monster, Luck and catapult animations in battle.
Add Scout AI role and fix multiple issues with AI behavior on Adventure Map.
Expand the amount of translated buttons and update translations.
Over 50 bugs are fixed since 0.9.21 release.

version 0.9.21 2022/11/12

Improve AI logic for army distribution and object's priority evaluation.
Add initial support of Android devices.
Generate proper UI elements which support translations.
Add Dutch, Hungarian, Czech languages and update multiple existing translations.
Fix multiple issues with logic: missed alliance conditions for campaigns, handicap income formula and etc.
Add UI options to switch between fullscreen and windowed modes and enabling V-sync for monitors.
Over 40 bugs are fixed since 0.9.20 release.

version 0.9.20 2022/10/10

AI logic was greatly improved, including fixes for incorrect behavior and related game's logic to population growth.
Expanded the list of translation with Turkish, Dutch and Romanian translations together with updating existing languages.
Added new button's font to support new as well as add translation for existing buttons in the game.
Add new proper icons for Petrification spell.
Add Handicap mode not only for multiplayer games but for single-player as well.
Over 30 bugs are fixed since 0.9.19 release.

version 0.9.19 2022/09/11

Polish rendering of objects on Adventure Map.
Introduce instant finishing of battles and enhanced army exchange mechanics.
Improve AI to avoid endlessly wandering on one place, correct start resources for them and artifact evaluation.
Add Campaign difficulty.
Over 30 bugs are fixed since 0.9.18 release.

version 0.9.18 2022/08/10

Fix many issues related to music MIDI playback on Windows.
MIDI playback on all devices will sound the same since the engine uses custom sound font (Windows OS only).
Rework of Adventure Map rendering to fix many issues with heroes, boats and objects on the Map, their order of rendering and conditions.
Fix logical issues related to number of monsters in objects and their distribution in battles.
Over 50 bugs are fixed since 0.9.17 release.

version 0.9.17 2022/07/11

Further audio improvements: add a sound for Freeman's Foundry, fix delays in MIDI music, fix many issues and crashes related to audio.
Expand initial Evil Interface to another in-game dialogs and elements.
Add huge AI improvements: add Courier role for heroes, AI defend castles more aggressively and hires heroes efficiently.
Add ability to change hotkeys within the game.
Improve Polish, Ukrainian, French and Norwegian translations.
Fix several places related to logic on Adventure Map.
Over 40 bugs are fixed since 0.9.16 release.

Full list of changes can be found here.

External links

Official website - https://ihhub.github.io/fheroes2/
Readme - https://ihhub.github.io/fheroes2/README_switch.html
GitHub - https://github.com/ihhub/fheroes2
SourceForge - https://sourceforge.net/projects/fheroes2/
ForTheUsers - https://apps.fortheusers.org/switch/fheroes2