Heroes of Might and Magic III, developed by New World Computing and published by 3DO, was released as a turn-based strategy game for PC.
The first expansion pack for Heroes of Might and Magic III, titled Armageddon's Blade, was released, adding new campaigns, artifacts, and playable factions.
The Shadow of Death, an expansion pack and a stand-alone add-on for Heroes of Might and Magic III, was released, providing additional campaigns and features.