NORSE: Oath of Blood has locked in a 3 February 2026 launch date, with TripWire Presents and Arctic Hazard confirming the turn-based tactics game for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC across Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. After months of quiet updates, the Viking saga finally has a firm landing spot.

Norse: Oath of Blood – Developer diary and release date trailer

Set in a brutal vision of Viking-Age Norway, the game follows Gunnar, a young warrior forced into exile after his father, Jarl Gripr, is killed by Steinarr Far-Spear. His home falls, his people scatter, and every step forward becomes a fight to rebuild what was taken from him. The journey pushes you into settlement management, alliance-building, and a relentless hunt for vengeance.

Norse combat is built around smart positioning and moment-to-moment tactical choices. Elevation matters. Flanking matters. Even environmental hazards can change the pace of a battle. Each warrior brings their own abilities to the field, and the gear you equip shapes how your warband performs under pressure.

Away from the battlefield, your settlement becomes the backbone of your campaign. You grow a small camp into something stronger by assigning villagers to roles, managing resources, and upgrading buildings. Crafting weapons and armour, trading with allies, and expanding workshops all feed directly into your strength as a leader.

The narrative comes from bestselling author Giles Kristian, adding weight and authenticity to the world. Every decision you make works toward one question: can Gunnar rise as Jarl and reclaim his father’s legacy, or will his saga end before justice is served?

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