The MOBA landscape is currently facing challenges. Established giants like Dota 2 and League of Legends are experiencing difficulties; Dota 2 is becoming increasingly regionalized, while League of Legends appears to be losing momentum.

Against this backdrop, Garena's announcement of Heroes of Newerth's revival is intriguing. This MOBA, a significant competitor in the early 2010s, is being relaunched with a new engine, and initial trailers are encouraging.

However, several concerns arise. Firstly, the game's age (over a decade) and the MOBA genre's declining popularity present significant hurdles. Player migration to newer genres and platforms poses a considerable challenge.

Secondly, Garena's track record with game support and esports raises questions. Their claim of always believing in Heroes of Newerth's potential clashes with the game's initial closure.

Thirdly, the game's launch on the iGames platform, a partially crowdfunded platform, is noteworthy. The absence of a Steam release is a significant point of contention, as Steam remains crucial for broad audience reach in the modern gaming market.

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These factors cast doubt on Heroes of Newerth's potential for widespread success, suggesting it may remain a niche title. Nevertheless, the projected one-year release timeline offers a degree of optimism.