Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, and developer Arctic Hazard today revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming Viking-era turn-based tactical game set in Dark Age Norway, NORSE: Oath of Blood. The latest trailer introduces some of the craftspeople Gunnar will need to recruit to ensure a thriving settlement, as well as the different Viking warriors he can lead in his warband. These include stalwart drengrs who stand fast amid the chaos of battle, shielding their allies and breaking enemy advances, the deadly bogmathrs who compensate for their lack of armor by unleashing deadly volleys from afar, and berserkrs who live up to their fearsome name as they rampage through battle.

 


 


Watch the Gameplay trailer on YouTube


 

The publisher also announced the start of digital pre-purchase on Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Good Old Games ahead of release on Feb. 17. The standard edition is available for $34.99 and a Special Edition, including the in-game Kievan War armor set and unique Ulfberht sword, available for $44.99. All PC pre-purchases will be discounted by 15% until launch, and will also include Brokkr’s Bearded Axe, a powerful weapon capable of smiting enemies and turning the tide of battle.

 



 

Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of Dark Age Norway in NORSE: Oath of Blood, 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 your side. Every decision shapes the world around you, as you navigate a landscape teeming with both danger and opportunity. Face off against rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and outmaneuver your enemies in tactical, turn-based battles that test your strategic prowess.

 

NORSE: Oath of Blood Key Features:

Tactical Turn-Based Combat: Command a warband in tactical skirmishes where positioning, terrain, and timing determine survival.

 

Settlement Building & Resource Management: Oversee Gunnar’s Viking village as it grows from a small camp into a thriving stronghold.

 

Character-Driven Narrative: Make impactful choices that influence relationships, shape alliances, and unfold the story of Gunnar as he restores his father’s legacy.

 

Historically Grounded World: Get fully immersed in a gritty Viking saga penned by prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, enriched by compelling cinematic cutscenes directed by award-winning filmmaker Philip Stevens, and accompanied by a haunting original soundtrack scored by composer Dan Wakefield and dark pagan neo-folk band Galdorcræft.

 

Read or listen to Sword Brothers, the official short prequel story to Norse: Oath of Blood written by Giles Kristian.

 

Find out more about NORSE: Oath of Blood on the game’s official website, and follow the game on X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord. This game has not been rated for PC, and expects a rating of 17+ on consoles by the ESRB and 18+ PEGI.

 

To learn more about Arctic Hazard visit their official website, and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

For more information about Tripwire Interactive visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.


 


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