Horn of the Abyss

Installing HotA on Linux

The most convenient way to install HotA on Linux involves Heroic Games Launcher program. It allows you to install HotA using both GOG and the standard installer (you can choose the method that is more convenient for you).

Heroic Games Launcher

  1. Download and install Heroic Games Launcher https://heroicgameslauncher.com or from your distribution’s repository

  2. Launch Heroic Games Launcher

Installing the GOG version

  1. Click Login in → GOG LOGIN → log in to your GOG account

  2. Click Library

  3. Find and install Heroes of Might and Magic III: Horn of the Abyss

  4. Launch the game

Installing the standard version

  1. Click Library → ADD GAME

  2. Click RUN INSTALLER FIRST

  3. Select the Heroes of Might and Magic III: Complete setup file (.exe) → complete the installation

  4. Click RUN INSTALLER FIRST again

  5. Select the HotA setup file (.exe) → install it into the Heroes of Might and Magic III: Complete folder

  6. Click Select Executable → select h3hota HD.exe in the HotA folder → сlick FINISH

  7. Launch the game

Additional Notes

Use the ADD GAME button to create shortcuts for editors (e.g., the map editor).
To do this, select the editor’s .exe file in the Select Executable field.