Steam app 3054690 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:31 UTC
A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.
690 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
8 months, February 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 434 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 256 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
NORSE: Oath of Blood was released on 17 Feb, 2026.
This game may contain content that is inappropriate for certain age groups or for viewing in a professional setting. It includes frequent violence, gore, and other mature themes that some individuals may find unsuitable or disturbing.
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Launch Trailer
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NORSE: Oath of Blood Developer Diary #3
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Gameplay Trailer
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NORSE: Oath of Blood Developer Diary #2 - World Building
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Story Trailer
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Gameplay Teaser
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Story Teaser
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NORSE: Oath of Blood - Viking Day Teaser
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Norse - Announcement Trailer
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48 developer announcements, May 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Skirmish Mission ChangesBased on community feedback (A big thank you to our community!) We’ve added new randomized rewards when repeating missions. Awards are granted based on a budget that scales with the number of units and their rank in…
MollySkirmish Mission ChangesAfter Skirmish Missions were made repeatable, there was an unintended impact on the village economy. As such, there will now be some new restrictions added to these missions:Mission rewards are granted only the first…
MollyMissionsSkirmish missions are now repeatable!CombatBattle of the BorgFixed crash when killing Haukr's bodyguards via Rampage during the final combat encounter in Battle of the Borg.Fixed abnormal AI behavior during the final Battle of the…
Patch notesCombatFixed issue where Rampage ability would only strike once when there are more units around the unitRampage ability now displays the damage it causes correctly in tooltipImproved how animation looks when executing Rampage…
Patch notesNEW Content! (Skirmish Missions & Maps)A new set of missions have been added to the game via Skirmish maps! These are smaller, optional combat-focused missions that appear throughout the game that have no deadline; these new missions will…
MollySave SystemFixed issue where difficulty setting was not changed to the setting saved when loading a save fileOpen turn is now saved so when saving after starting an open turn you will now be able to switch unit after loading that gameFixed…
MollyCombatFixed an issue where the alert indicator for players disappeared when set
MollyOptimizationDecreased hitching when enemies spawnAI ImprovementsEnemy AI no longer move away when using an ability other than attackingEnemy AI units will now avoid moving into bog tilesEnemy AI for defensive archers are now much less…
MollyOptimizationReduced hitching during deploymentReduced hitching when loading combat idle animationsReduced hitching during AI calculationsReduced hitching when unit reaches its destination when moving during combatReduced hitching when…
MollyFixed an issue that would cause a crash during AI turn calculations in certain scenarios. This should address the most common crash users have reported.The development team will continue to monitor for feedback from the community on this…
Patch notesOptimizationWith patch 1.0.5 comes some significant optimizations (Up to 38% performance improvements under certain conditions) for both gameplay, combat and cinematics. Players can expect a lot less hitching/stuttering overall, along with…
MollySave & Load SystemFixed an issue where saving the game would be blocked after interacting with a health interactableFixed wrong amount of attack hits after loading a game during a mission - the bug was present only when a unit had identical…
MollyTurn-Based Thursday fest is in full swing and we're here for it! join the Tripwire and Arctic Hazard teams as we dive back into NORSE: Oath of Blood!
TW_MMoreauFixed an issue that would cause some AI to have more attacks than intended.
Patch notesSave & LoadSaving is now blocked while actions triggered by interactions is carried out to prevent issues that could occur if loading a save made during the activitiesFixed wrong blocker in Borre when player save and load during ability…
MollyPerformanceFixed an issue where Dual Shock controller detection caused major hitches in-game PLEASE NOTE: We continue to actively work on improving performance in the game and appreciate everyone’s continued feedback on this topic Steam &…
MollySummarized Changelog Performance & StabilityOptimized texture memory and Level of Detail (LOD) settings across multiple environment, character, and lighting assets to improve overall performanceEnabled Nanite rendering for specific weapon…
YoshiroVikings, A HUGE thank you to all of those who have started their NORSE: Oath of Blood adventure with Gunnar and us here at Arctic Hazard and Tripwire Presents! It has been exciting to see so many of you take up arms and begin your journey.…
MollyJoin us along with Phil Stevens from Arctic Hazard to chat about NORSE: Oath of Blood!
TW_MMoreauThe third and final Developer Diary, focused on "Battle and Combat", delves into how the development team embraced the Viking culture of war, in designing the turn-based combat and encounters. Throughout Gunnar's story players will…
MollyThe Arctic Hazard Dev team are back with another developer diary. This time they're taking an inside look at the process of building the game's historically grounded world. 🛒 Pre-Purchase Today! ▶ Steam…
MollyTripwire 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. We…
MollyTripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, and developer Arctic Hazard today announced that their upcoming Viking-era tactical turn-based title, NORSE: Oath of Blood, will launch for Windows PC via Steam and other…
MollyAs we’ve explored the lands of NORSE: Oath of Blood in our recent Steam Community posts, from the demo’s rugged shores to the bonds of Sword Brothers, the land itself now takes center stage. We venture into the diverse environments that…
TWSeanMcBrave warriors,Thank you for playing our NORSE: Oath of Blood demo. Your time, attention, and feedback have been invaluable to us.Every report, suggestion, and playthrough helps refine systems, polish the experience, and guide iterative…
YoshiroNORSE: Oath of Blood Demo and Extended Story Trailer Available Now!The time has come to step into the saga yourself. We're excited to announce the launch of our demo during Steam Next Fest! You can download this free taste of the brutal…
TWSeanMcBe sure to join Tripwire Presents and Arctic Hazard for the first NORSE: Oath of Blood live stream! We will be joined by Narrative Director Philip Stevens who will guide us to become Viking legends! It's time to become our fiercest Viking…
MollySword Brothers: A Free Prequel Story to NORSE: Oath of Blood In the windswept fjords of NORSE: Oath of Blood, the saga of Sudrvik is forged in blood, loyalty, and betrayal. This week, we’re thrilled to unveil Sword Brothers, a gripping…
TWSeanMcBeyond Sudrvik: Village Interactions in NORSE: Oath of BloodIn our last post, we shared how Sudrvik, your Viking settlement, stands at the heart of NORSE: Oath of Blood. But every village is part of a larger story. This week, we journey…
TWSeanMcThe Craftspeople of SudrvikAs explored in our recent Steam Community post, Building a Viking Settlement, the village of Sudrvik thrives as the beating heart of NORSE: Oath of Blood. Yet, a settlement’s strength lies not only in its warriors…
TWSeanMcThe Hirdmen of Sudrvik: Classes & Abilities in NORSE: Oath of Blood As detailed in our recent Steam Community post, Building a Viking Settlement, constructing the thriving village of Sudrvik is central to NORSE: Oath of Blood. But a…
TWSeanMcJoin the Official NORSE: Oath of Blood Discord and ask the team your burning questions about the game! Ask the Developers Every Thursday, developers will dive into topics and questions at approximately 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT . (8:00pm - 9:00…
MollyCheck out the latest trailer for NORSE: Oath of Blood featuring a first-look at the game's turn-based tactical gameplay! Originally premiered at the Future Game Show Gamescom Showcase!WISHLIST TODAY: https://www.norsethegame.com/Join the…
MollyJune/July Recap of NORSE: Oath of Blood NewsDuring the last two months we have released a number of story teasers and information related to main characters and crafts folk working to build the Viking settlement of Sudrvik. Take a look…
oscar.neinIn Part One of this series, we introduced three key characters from NORSE: Oath of Blood. Today, we turn to three more figures whose choices helped shape the origin of this brutal and vengeful saga.Bloodlines & Betrayal - Part Two Where…
oscar.neinLast week we talked about the various artisans that will be helping you build your village in The Viking Artisans of Sudrvik - Part One and Part Two.This week we are introducing to you some of NORSE: Oath of Blood’s main characters in this…
oscar.neinIn Part One of this series, we met the blacksmith, the farmer, and the seamstress—three vital figures who shape daily life in Suthrvik with their skill, spirit, and stories. Now, in Part Two, we turn our attention to more of the unsung…
oscar.neinConstructing the settlement of Suthrvik plays a key role in NORSE: Oath of Blood, as detailed in last week’s Steam Community post, Building a Viking Settlement. This week, we want to take a closer look and introduce you to the skilled…
oscar.neinWe’re thrilled to share more about NORSE: Oath of Blood, a historically inspired adventure that immerses you in the rugged world of the Norse. Join brother and sister Gunnar and Sigrid as they arrive in a strange and dangerous land with…
oscar.neinIGN Live Rewind TheaterTerje Lundberg (Creative Director) and Philip Stevens (Narrative Director) join IGN’s Alan Knight for an in-depth discussion about NORSE: Oath of Blood. Together, they dissect the newest trailer and delve into the…
oscar.nein{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45076955/d4272963dfcd15cb2a1721cf6bd0cd58cbd48417.png Saturday, June 7th We’re incredibly excited to announce that NORSE: Oath of Blood will be making an appearance at IGN Live on June 7th. Developers Terje Lundberg…
oscar.neinWe’ve just released new concept art for NORSE: Oath of Blood, showcasing our approach to building a world rooted in real Northern history. Warrior Concept Art Here, we have four different warrior types - Rakkr, Drengr, Bogmathr and Berserkr…
oscar.neinOn this International Viking Day, we honor the legacy of the Norse with something worthy of the sagas: the unveiling of our latest trailer and a new name - NORSE: Oath of Blood. This trailer offers new peeks into the brutal violence, rich…
oscar.neinhttps://media.tripwirecdn.com/050525/seizeyourbirthright.gif Greetings, warriors! We are thrilled to share a glimpse into the development of NORSE: Oath of Blood, and how Unreal Engine 5’s cutting-edge technology, especially MetaHuman, is…
MollyNORSE: Oath of Blood is Coming Hey everyone! We’ve got some incredible news to share with you today – NORSE: Oath of Blood is officially being published by Tripwire Presents! We couldn't be more excited to finally tell you, and we want to…
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| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| NORSE: Oath of Blood - Special Edition DLC | Windows | 17 Feb 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | Norse.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocal | Norse/Saved/SaveGames | *.sav |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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