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Land of the Vikings 1.0 Now Available!

Greetings Jarls!

Today’s the day that Land of the Vikings is finally launched out of Early Access, and version 1.0 is now available! To mark this special occasion, here’s the 1.0 Release trailer below!

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Over the course of nearly a year in Early Access, we’ve implemented numerous content updates, improvements, system overhauls, and bug fixes. These changes were largely based on community feedback and ideas from you. So, thank you for being a part of this journey with us! If you need a recap on what came about since Early Access, we wrote about it in our previous blog here.
We are very happy to be fully launching the title today - and for a quick recap, here’s what’s coming in the 1.0 update:

New Game Mode - Immersive Mode
  • Take on the mantle of Jarl, and guide your Vikings through glory! In this introductory mode, it's a great starting point for new players to learn how to navigate Land of the Vikings, with more than 25 objectives exclusive to this Viking-themed story.
New Events
  • As you navigate your Vikings towards unrivaled glory, be prepared for the lurking shadows of treachery and the ever-mounting dangers that await your village. Brace yourself for over 20 events, ranging from raids, to charismatic commanders, and the complex demands of your village. Your leadership will be tested like never before.
New Map - Volcano
  • Do you have what it takes to settle on an island, with an active volcano? The new map introduces a new landscape for you to explore and settle your Vikings on, all while being in the presence of a mighty volcano!
New Disaster - Volcanic bombs
  • Witness the skies ablaze as volcano bombs descend upon your brave settlement. Do you have what it takes to survive this fiery trial?
Available in 8 different languages!
  • Land of the Vikings is now available in 8 different languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, and Turkish.

Players who have been enjoying Land of the Vikings and saving their progress since the battle & runic update (v0.9) will be able to carry over their saves, which will be fully functional in the 1.0 release. However, please be aware that saves from versions prior to v0.9 will not work properly in the 1.0 release game.

25% launch discount!
To celebrate the 1.0 release, we have decided to maintain the price at $19.99 for one more week after release AND provide a 25% discount during that period. So, if you have a friend who's been on the fence, now is the perfect opportunity! After the discount period, the price will increase to $24.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/


What’s next?
Post-launch, we’re committed to continuing to iron out any further bugs found, as well as introducing more features into the game. In fact, we’re excited to reveal the post-launch roadmap!



Here’s a little sneak-peak of what’s upcoming, and we’ll reveal more about each of these updates as we get closer to releasing them.

Thank you again for your support, and we’ll see you in the next blog!

Skål!

PCGamesN - Sneak peek

Greetings Jarls!

We’re 3 days away from releasing the 1.0 version of Land of the Vikings! To give you a little sneak peek, our friends at PCGamesN have put together an article here:

Check it out: https://www.pcgamesn.com/land-of-the-vikings/steam



Prepare yourselves for an epic city-building journey once more, as we look forward to seeing you all back again in the Land of the Vikings!

Skål!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/

Developer Blog 6 - Looking back & Upcoming Changes in 1.0

[h2]Greetings Jarls![/h2]

It’s been almost a year since we released Land of the Vikings into Steam’s Early Access program. Since then, it has seen many major updates that have brought more than 10 new & revamped features, such as the battle and runic systems, heroes, new maps, the building editor, defenses and automation, as well as over 500+ general improvements and bug fixes to the game. We’re extremely grateful to everyone who has played the game during Early Access, and provided feedback and bug reports that shaped the game into what it is now!

So before we cover all the features that’ll be coming with version 1.0, we’d like to reflect and take a look back at all the major updates that have come around during Early Access!

[h2]Looking back:[/h2]

[h3]Defense Update - Dec 21, 2022[/h3]

From the very first major update, we introduced new defensive buildings for you to build, like the wall and watchtowers, to defend your bases against other Viking raids. As these Vikings can now attack you, you get the choice of how you’d deal with these attackers.

Not only that, the Defense update brought in many small improvements and heavily requested features like automated jobs and reassignment that make things easier to manage towards the later stages of the game, as well as reworking the tavern so that Vikings can regain their happiness.

[h3]Building Editor Update - Apr 4, 2023[/h3]

The next major update introduced the building editor, a powerful in-game editor that allowed you to build and personalize the look and feel of an endless variety of buildings and decorations. You can also share your creations with your friends and other players through the Steam Workshop. With over 200 workshop designs from the community, you can subscribe and pick the ones you like best and make your village unique.

[h3]Battle & Runic Update - Aug 31, 2023[/h3]

Lastly, our most recent update introduced many different new features. These include a runic system that grants your village abilities, heroes that will inspire and lead your Vikings into battle, a new currency - gold - that can be used to upgrade your heroes and be spent in the runics system, and a complete overhaul of the battle system that allows you to strategize and calculate the consequences based on soldier types and numbers.

Next to this, we have been meticulously going through more than 11,000 bug reports and feedback to classify, fix, and improve the game as much as we can since the Early Access release in preparation for the 1.0 release. This invaluable input has have sparked numerous quality-of-life improvements, including enhanced camera and in-game speed for specific goods and days, an expanded building editor with more meshes, and new map textures. Additionally, we've tackled various reported bugs, addressing issues such as characters climbing on top of buildings and randomly quitting jobs, save problems, and editor-related glitches. This effort was made possible by your invaluable feedback and support. We simply could not do it without you all!

Moreover, in response to your input and wishes, we brought in features like Steam cloud saves, automated tree-cutting, fresh maps, and UI enhancements aimed at enhancing village interactions.


[h2]What’s coming in 1.0:[/h2]
With just 1 week before the full release, we’ll be adding in the last of the features that we set out to do at the beginning, fulfilling our original vision for the game. Here’s what will be coming in the 1.0:

[h3]New Game Mode - Immersive Mode[/h3]

Take on the mantle of Jarl, and guide your Vikings through glory! In this introductory mode, it's a great starting point for new players to learn how to navigate Land of the Vikings, with more than 25 objectives exclusive to this Viking-themed story.

[h3]New Events[/h3]

As you navigate your Vikings towards unrivaled glory, be prepared for the lurking shadows of treachery and the ever-mounting dangers that await your village. Brace yourself for over 20 events, ranging from raids to charismatic commanders, and perplexing village choices. Your leadership will be tested like never before.

[h3]New Map - Volcano[/h3]

Do you have what it takes to settle on an island, with an active volcano? The new map introduces a new landscape for you to explore and settle your Vikings on, all while being in the presence of a mighty volcano!

[h3]New Disaster - Volcanic bombs[/h3]

Witness the skies ablaze as volcano bombs descend upon your brave settlement. Do you have what it takes to survive this fiery trial?

Next to all this, Land of the Vikings will be available in 8 different languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, and Turkish.

[h2]What’s next?[/h2]
With these last features being added in, we’ll be reaching a point where we have now implemented all the elements that were part of our original vision for the game. Thus, we’re happy to fully realize this dream and release the game out of Early Access! This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without you, and the community, and we are truly thankful for your passion and dedication to the game.

Even then, our dedication to the game remains strong. We love this game as much as you do and are determined to make it the best it can possibly be with you all. Therefore, we have a post-release roadmap in store, so stay tuned. Beyond the launch, we’ll continue to fix any bugs found, and, more importantly, we'll be excited to showcase new features and improvements, many of which have been inspired by your valuable suggestions and feedback, as well as ideas that have surfaced during the development process.

Skål!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/

Land of the Vikings 1.0 Coming Very Soon!



After nearly a year in Early Access, our beloved game "Land of the Vikings," which boasts an incredible community, is set to release out of Early Access on October 9th. We deeply appreciate the tens of thousands of comments and bug reports we've received during the Early Access phase, through Discord, Steam forums, and our in-game feedback system.

Stay tuned, as we will soon share more details about what's coming with the 1.0 version, which languages will be added, what we've accomplished during the Early Access phase, and much more.

And a massive, heartfelt thank you for all the support you've shown us up to this point!

We hope that you are as excited about the imminent 1.0 release of Land of the Vikings as we are!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/

Battle & Runic Update is Now Live!

Greetings Vikings,

We're elated to finally share the Battle update we've been tirelessly working on with you. With this new rollout, the game undergoes significant transformations, introducing dozens of fresh features.

[h2]Battle System[/h2]

Battles are no longer determined by a single choice. Now, depending on the number and type of soldiers you have, you can devise a myriad of strategies, offering a renewed gameplay mechanism.

For a more comprehensive breakdown, refer to our previous blog post.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1981570/view/3674421166725375737

[h2]Heroes[/h2]

As your village flourishes and gains fame, it will begin to pique the interest of heroes. These valiant figures will lead your troops into battle, providing various bonuses along the way. But remember, no hero serves without compensation. They will have weekly demands in the form of silver and various resources. It is imperative to meet their needs consistently, ensuring the continued loyalty and happiness of these champions.

[h2]Runics[/h2]

Runics introduce a system that grants your village temporary or permanent abilities and benefits alongside the Tree of Life. However, accessing the Runics requires reaching specific milestones. Once these milestones are attained, you can unlock these features using Tree of Life points and gold.

[h2]Gold[/h2]

Gold makes its grand debut in the game as a new currency. Earn gold through certain objectives and victorious battles. The amassed gold can be invested in upgrading your heroes and can be put to good use in the new Runic system.



[h3]Other Changes:[/h3]
New Map: Introducing "Alone Island".
Camera Speed: Default camera speed has been increased by 1.5x. (This can be adjusted in settings.)
Climbing Issue: Fixed the problem where characters were climbing on top of buildings.
Edge Scroll Setting: Added an option to enable/disable edge scrolling.
Game Speed: Maximum game speed has been increased. (From x10 to x12.)
Save Issue: Resolved a crash issue originating from saved games.
Bug Fixes & Improvements: Numerous minor bugs have been addressed and improvements have been implemented.

In every battle, behind every strategy, and through every milestone, remember that the spirit of a true Viking never wavers. Embrace these updates and let the sagas of your victories echo through the ages!

Until next time, may your axes stay sharp and your shields stay strong.


We advise to use a new save to avoid potential incompatibility If you want to go over the old save, you can download the LOTV 0.8.1v version from the beta.