Installation Android

Step 1: Download and install VCMI

This app requires original Heroes of Might and Magic 3 SOD / Complete files to operate, they are not supplied with this installer. It is recommended to purchase version from GOG.com. It is frequently discounted. Heroes of Might and Magic 3 "HD edition" (steam version) files are not supported !!!

Installation is a two step process. First you need to install VCMI, then you need to upload HOMM 3 original data files to your android device.

Latest release on Google Play (recommended): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.xyz.vcmi
Latest release as .apk file: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/releases/latest
Daily builds (unstable): https://builds.vcmi.download/branch/develop/Android/

Step 2: Installing Heroes of Might and Magic 3 data files

If you already have HOMM 3 installed on your PC, you can connect your Android device and do the following:

Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from HOMM 3 to any folder on mobile device, then open VCMI, select HOMM 3 data import option, then select the folder where you copied HOMM 3 data.

Otherwise, please follow the steps below:

a) If you purchased HoMM3 on GOG, you can download the required files directly on your device. If you are logged into GOG you can follow the links below for instant access.

Heroes Chronicles AIO HOMM 3 GOG EXE HOMM 3 GOG BIN

b) Launch the VCMI app on your device. The launcher will prompt you to upload two files to complete the installation.

c) First, select the .bin file, then select the .exe file.

d) The process may take a few seconds. Please be patient.

Step 3: Configuration settings

e) After installing VCMI, open the launcher and go to Settings in the left sidebar. Adjust the following video settings for the best experience:

Increase Interface Scaling to the maximum value suitable for your device (e.g., 250% for an 11" tablet).
Set Upscaling filter to xBRZ x2 if not selected by default. This will enable the VCMI HD upscaling that is similar in effect to HOMM3 HD mod. Higher xBRZ selections may tank your Android device perfomance without providing a tangible benefit.
If you would like to have additional black bars on either side, increase Reserved Screen Area by moving the slider. This may show some minor extras such as fps counter, rounded edges and waterdrop notches.

These settings will enable a full-screen VCMI experience. Enjoy!

Troubleshooting / known issues

The game crashes on start

Please double check that you copied original SoD/Complete game files into your Android Device

I imported game data files, but music in game is missing

Solution: Try to run data import again or place Mp3 folder from Heroes III manually to Android/data/is.xyz.vcmi/files/vcmi-data/Mp3

I installed google play version, but have a problem while installing daily builds

Solution: Uninstall google play version first, before installing daily build version.

I installed play version, but the screen is flashing / blank on its edges

Solution: Update app to latest version

The game always starts in 800x600 resolution, cannot effectively change it, also there is a lot of blank space on my widescreen device