Tripwire Presents announced a new partnership deal with independent developer Arctic Hazard to publish their upcoming Viking-age, turn-based tactical title, Norse.
Based in Vestby, Norway, Arctic Hazard is an independent game developer whose team have worked on a variety of critically-acclaimed AAA titles including Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Syndicate, and Origins, World of Tanks, Metro: Exodus, Age of Conan and more. Currently in development for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, Norse is scheduled for release in North America and Europe in 2025. Aspiring Vikings can add the game to their Steam wishlist now.
"From our first conversations with Tripwire Presents about Norse, it was clear that their enthusiasm for the game matched their dedication and expertise in bringing it to gamers worldwide," said Terje Lundberg, CEO and Creative Director at Arctic Hazard. "We are excited to continue our Viking adventure with the Tripwire team."
"Working with Arctic Hazard on Norse is an incredible opportunity for Tripwire Presents to bring a bold and immersive Viking experience to players," said Bryan West, Publishing Director at Tripwire Presents. "The game's strategic depth, intense turn-based combat and rich world-building make it a truly unique and thrilling adventure."
About Norse
Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of dark age Norway in Norse, a turn-based tactics game that plunges players into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and usurps his high seat, Gunnar's path is clear: rebuild, ally, and rise to reclaim honor and justice.
Craft a settlement from the ground up, gather allies from far and wide, and train a formidable warband to stand by his side. Every decision shapes the world around Gunnar, as he navigates a landscape teeming with both danger and opportunity. Face off against rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and outmaneuver his enemies in tactical, turn-based battles that test players' strategic prowess.
Penned by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, Norse brings a rich, historically immersive narrative to life. With unforgettable characters and a gripping narrative, every moment is an adventure in a world where honor, loyalty, and revenge reign supreme. Will players guide Gunnar to victory and restore his father’s legacy, or will the treachery of Steinarr Far-Spear mark the end of his saga? The fate of Gunnar’s people rests in his hands.
Key Features Include:
· Handpick your band of warriors, all with their own backgrounds, personality traits and life experience.
· Govern your settlement; pass judgements, settle disputes, dispense punishments and rewards, and initiate major village projects.
· A living breathing village immersing you in the everyday life of the Viking age.
· Enjoy real-time exploration and turn-based combat with never-before-seen features such as “Glima” - Viking martial arts.
· Trade with other clans, earning their trust and strengthening alliances for the battles ahead.
· Loot or craft a vast range of items.
· Unlock new abilities and equipment that will give you an advantage over your enemies.
· An irresistible story that will draw you ever deeper into a rich world of adventure at the dawn of the Viking Age.
Tripwire Presents is a developer-first publisher that has helped many talented independent studios bring their creative visions to players worldwide, including Espire 1:
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