NORSE: Oath of Blood Got a Release Date; Watch the Developer Diary!

Developed by Arctic Hazard and published by Tripwire Presents, NORSE: Oath of Blood is an upcoming turn-based tactics title that's set in Norway during the Viking era. Players can look forward to building a settlement and making friends or fighting against enemies while managing their community!

Gunnar is facing exile after his father, Jark Gripr, is murdered by Steinnar Far-Spear — a ruthless man. After his home is destroyed and his people scattered and lost, the young warrior needs to build everything from the ground up.

Throughout their bloodthirsty journey for revenge, players will experience the following in NORSE: Oath of Blood:

• Turn-based battles.
• Engaging combat, where positioning, unit synergy, and the environment all make a difference.
• Various warriors, each with a unique skillset.
• Recruit fighters and customise their gear and abilities.
• Help the Viking village grow and survive.
• Assign jobs to the villagers.
• Gather resources and expand or upgrade buildings with them.
• Make friends or enemies while scavenging.
• Authentic weapons and armour.
• A narrative by Giles Kristian.

If you'd like to try out the game yourself, you can do so by checking out the demo! Otherwise, NORSE: Oath of Blood is set to release on the 3rd of February 2026 for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.