they did an update from 2.0.41 to version 2.1 you can now download and play the game for free. you get a free account, which does limit the things you can do. the biggest limitation is the hero pool. there are about 75 - 80 heroes, with a free account, you get to only use a pool of 15 that changes every week.

you can use real money to purchase "goblin coins" which you use to buy premium stuff or upgrade you account.

do a search for "heroes of newerth" to know more.

if you download the game, look me up. i use the name ......

Immelmann