Games Radar have issued a new preview on Heroes 5. It puts the development of the game in a positive light, using superlatives such as "ingenious solutions" and "hot new additions". Stressing the obvious point that Nival was under pressure to create a successful game, the major changes setting the new game apart from the previous game are more than justified; only time will tell if fans will think as much of the game as does the commentator Mr. Smith.

The preview also tells of the feedback the producers have received from the community about the development process.