Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

News

Tripwire Presents Announces Norse – A Viking Turn-Based Tactics Game Coming in 2025

Tripwire Presents is bringing Norse, a Viking-era turn-based tactics RPG, to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. Developed by Arctic Hazard, a studio made up of industry veterans behind titles like Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Metro: Exodus, and Age of Conan, the game blends deep strategy, brutal combat, and immersive storytelling.

In Norse, players step into the boots of Gunnar, a young warrior whose life is shattered when Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and seizes power. With nothing left but vengeance, Gunnar must rebuild his home, gather allies, and lead his warband to reclaim his father’s legacy.

A Viking Saga Rooted in History and Strategy

Penned by Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, Norse is more than just a strategy game—it’s a historically immersive journey into the Viking Age. From governing your settlement to leading your warriors into battle, every choice you make shapes Gunnar’s path and the fate of his people.

  • Turn-Based Tactical Combat – Outsmart rival clans and master Viking martial arts (Glima) in strategic, high-stakes battles.
  • Build & Rule Your Settlement – Govern your village, pass judgment on disputes, initiate projects, and manage resources.
  • Forge Alliances & Recruit Warriors – Handpick your warband, each with unique skills, traits, and personalities.
  • Trade, Craft, & Loot – Gather materials, forge weapons, and trade with neighboring clans to strengthen your army.
  • A Deep, Story-Driven Experience – A gripping revenge-fueled narrative where your choices shape the world.

A Perfect Match for Strategy & Viking Fans

Tripwire Presents Publishing Director Bryan West sees Norse as a bold, ambitious project that combines deep tactical gameplay with an authentic Viking experience:

“The game’s strategic depth, intense turn-based combat, and rich world-building make it a truly unique and thrilling adventure.”

Meanwhile, Arctic Hazard CEO Terje Lundberg is confident in the partnership with Tripwire, stating:

“From our first conversations, it was clear that their enthusiasm for Norse matched their dedication to bringing it to gamers worldwide.”

Prepare for Battle in 2025

Norse is set to release in North America and Europe in 2025. Players can wishlist the game on Steam now and stay tuned for more details as the battle for revenge begins.

Written By

Co-Founder & Owner of MonsterVine. You can reach me via e-mail: will@monstervine.com or on X/Twitter: @williamsaw.

You May Also Like

PC Reviews

If there’s one thing I love, it’s managing a scurvy crew. Football Manager, for example, is one of my favorite series, and nobody has...

PC Reviews

Oh, we all long for real-time tactical stealth on the battlefields of…a Spanish monastery where you are being held captive by Jesuits for witchcraft...

News

At the Future Games Show during Gamescom 2024, Tripwire Presents revealed a new trailer for The Stone of Madness, an upcoming tactical stealth game from...

News

Torn Banner Studios and Tripwire Presents have announced that Chivalry 2 will launch on Steam next month, alongside a plethora of new content in the Tenosian Invasion update....

News

Tripwire Presents and Sweet Bandit Studios have partnered up to release DECEIVE INC., a multiplayer espionage title.

Advertisement