Northgard News

Ohoï warchiefs!
Here comes the new update for Northgard!
In it, you will find a new clan but also a new lobby finder and lore victory rework.

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[h2] Clan of the Owl - Out now [/h2]

Vördr is now ready to wrap Northgard around their claws. Their Norns are now launched around the land to gather enough wisdom to satisfy Yggdrasil.

You can join the Cosmic Tree and learn everything about it below…



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[h2]Winter update, available to all [/h2]

[h3]New conquest - Kingdoms on the rise [/h3]

It’s time for the southern kingdoms to face new threats, as Kernev and Neustria gain 3 new specific conquests each!

Those conquests are also available for other clans.



[h3]Lore victory rework - The most WONDER-ful time [/h3]

As stated previously, the main grip with the wisdom victory is how passive it was. For that reason, we added WONDERS

Being the wiser is great, spilling it to the face of the world is better. You will now be able to claim the victory blessing earlier, but once it’s done, you’ll have to buiild a Wonder, a massive monument to assert your devotion to your gods.


You will have to protect your edifice while it gathers all the wisdom your clan is producing. When it's full, you win!

The closer to the center of the map your wonder is, the quicker you assert your dominance over Northgard.


While we talk about buildings made of wood, some new clans might prefer to pledge their allegiance to nature. If you are facing an Owl, watch out for their wonder, it seems quite aggressive.

Great Ymir! Vördr used the world tree to send an attack of titan™!

[h3]Lobby Finder - The Lobby Finder is coming to town [/h3]

After so much time with the lobby selection, now is the age of the lobby finder!
This system helps us ensure fairness in ranked games by assuring teaming is not possible for gamemode not requiring it.

Only the 3 main modes of Northgard are taken into account: 3V3, 1v1, FFA
You can still access all other modes with the custom lobby.



[h3]The Winter festival is here![/h3]

Winter event with its unique decorations and visuals is activated on the game with this update.



[h3]For the details..[/h3]

If you want even more details on the patch, you can find it all on the patchnote below

complete patchnotes

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[h3]Concerning the beta-test[/h3]

We want to thank all the people that joined our beta, we received a lot of feedback, some of them going further than what is now available in-game. Those requested additions have been noted and will be studied as possible additions for future update.
For a better vision on the matter, we are talking about multiqueue, adding modes, more info on the player count, etc…

In terms of bug report and feedback, the beta went well in our opinion. There are still changing points but the format in itself might be something that will be done again!

Thank you all for reading this news, don’t forget to check the Clan of the Owl if you have time, some info has been shared but there is a lot more as of now.

Enjoy this winter season and this new update! We'll come back to you this winter with what's coming for 2024...

If you want to talk about this new update, don't forget to join us and the rest of the community on our Discord server, Reddit page, and follow our news on Twitter and Facebook.
You can also keep updated directly by the devs during our streams on Twitch!

-Shiro Games

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658730/Northgard__Vordr_Clan_of_the_Owl/

[h3]Ahoy Vikings![/h3]

Nominations for the 2023 Steam Awards are open, and we would love it if you would vote for Northgard in the ‘Labor of Love’ category.

Crafting Northgard was not just a development journey; it was an exploration into the heart of Viking sagas and an endeavour to create a game that evolves with each chapter of its life, expanding to become something new every time.

It's a testament to the strength of its genre and the joy of discovering new evolutions for the game. With thrilling updates and challenging clans, we are proud of continuing the long saga of Northgard and we’re glad to count you in.



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To celebrate that, permit us to present a "chronicle" detailing the diverse major updates made by the team and what made Northgard always stand out.

2019 - Relics and Conquest

The addition of a game-changer in the form of the relic, gives more flavor to each clan. This was followed by the conquest, adding almost 100 hours of content to play offline or with a friend!

2020 - Map editor

With this addition, we let YOU make your own Northgard challenges. And some great maps came from it. If you ever have time, check out the Workshop to find some amazing creations.

2021 - Expeditions and Kröwn & Daggers

New neutral clans and an in-game reward system to show everyone who the real Viking is. Since that day, the infamous Myrkalfars have haunted each map, just like the great forger and miners known as dwarves.

2022 - Sword & Solace

An enhancement of the UI and the multiplayer experience shows a first step toward more accessibility to that mode. It was the start of a great experience for every newcomer at that time.

2023 - Trials of Odin

New spectator mode, enhancement of the map and the heroes. Modernization of the game

And between all of this, new free updates are now added to DLC updates to ensure the best development for the community! The Lobby Finder coming alongside the clan of the Owl in December is an example of that...


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That’s all for us today. We hope you’ll vote for us his year and that you’ll keep enjoying the game!
In the meantime, the game and its bundles are joining the Autumn Sale and are up to 70% off —perfect timing to claim the throne of Northgard!

Find your perfect bundle

We know there will always be a way to improve the game and we are happy to say we’ll keep working on it for years to come!
We wish you a happy Autumn Sales, have a great time and see you in December!

-Shiro Games

Don’t forget to wishlist the upcoming clan as well

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658730/Northgard__Vordr_Clan_of_the_Owl/

If you want to stay in touch with what's coming to Northgard, here is a quick preview of what is currently in the works on our side and what to expect in the incoming update.

[h2]Vördr watches among the trees[/h2]



Subsisting through the ages, the secretive norns of Vördr keep watch over all realms in Northgard and beyond. Protectors of Yggdrasil, the sisters Skuld, Verdandi, and Urdr, use the power of this sacred tree to spread their knowledge inexorably across the land.

Click on the image below for more information



[h2]Winter update[/h2]
Numerous free additions are planned with this update; here are more details:

[h3]Lobby Finder[/h3]



The lobby finder is currently being tested by a new group of beta testers that will be able to share their feedback on it and ensure the best condition of release for it!

The lobby finder will help us ensure fairness in ranked game by solving issues like unfair teaming and others!
For casual game, it will allow an easier and faster finding of games for casual play. If you are looking for a specific game, fear not! The classic lobby list will stay available for all unranked games!

[h3]Lore victory [/h3]



From the feedback we received, some things could be addressed to make a lore victory more interesting to choose! For that reason, we hope to tackle the current passiveness of the victory as well as its lack of risk.

Expect a rework that will change your habits, especially concerning the default needs to activate the victory; this might be linked to some unique building to make.


[h3]Beta test[/h3]



Every beta tester is now on a special server made to ensure the best conditions for receiving their feedback!
If you received an email saying you were in the beta but didn't follow through, it is too late for this one!
To everyone who participated, all of the mail and contacts we got will be deleted once the beta is over to guarantee total privacy. If another event like this one happens, you might be asked to fill out a new form.

Here is all the news for the next update!
There is a lot more info we would love to share but we'll keep some mysteries for the coming weeks. Expect more information by following our socials and be sure to wishlist the clan to be updated right at the release!

If you want to ask us some questions, don't miss our stream starting an hour from now on our Twitch channel!
Click here to join us live

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658730/Northgard__Vordr_Clan_of_the_Owl/

This Thursday, a new clan will unveil. Ahead of the new beta, we want to share with you an exclusive preview of Northgard next clan!



[h2]Who hide among the trees?[/h2]

Discover the clan features with the commentary of the dev team! Intention, little teasers and answer to your questions is to be expected!

[h2]Lobby Finder and Update[/h2]

Stay updated on what the lobby finder is all about, and also how the lore update is going to be.

If you want to join us and discover all of this, follow the link and see you this thursday at 4pm GMT-0
Shiro Games official Twitch channel

https://store.steampowered.com/app/466560/Northgard/

Hello Warchiefs !

Halloween just ended, and we are now approaching the release of the next major update for the game.
A lot of things are planned for the next update, and there is one especially that we know you are waiting for. To achieve it, we’ll need your help.

[h2]A beta test to improve the multiplayer experience[/h2]

We know a lot of people are asking for a rework of the current lobby system. That is why we are trying out a new lobby finding system!

To test out this new system, we are looking for players to stress the server and fully explore the features of the multiplayer. We are making this beta test to ensure what we propose reaches your needs in terms of features and quality of life.

For another part of the update you’ll be able to test, Northgard next clan will be available for multiplayer games! Some features are still in progress, so we’ll gladly receive bug reports and feedback on the matter as well.

If you are a ranked or casual multiplayer enjoyer, reach out to us by filling out the form below:
Lobby Finder beta application

We will keep you in touch about the advancement of the beta and contact you by mail if you are selected to participate in it!

[h2]Some questions you might have[/h2]

Why is it not matchmaking?

A lot of explanations were made on that subject, but the main point was that the player base of Northgard is not sufficient at the moment to offer a functional and satisfying match-making system. The new system makes you reach a lobby that matches your profile and preferences without having you check several lobbies in a row.
We think it might be a good proposition, but you will be the judges of that.

If I play ranked, will the game in the beta count for my gp?

The ranked game in the beta version will not affect your gp in the live version!

Will I be able to share my gameplay with videos and stream?

The concept and gameplay you will see are not final and can be subject to change. For that reason, we do not authorize the recording and streaming of the content inside the beta.

Thank you already for your interest in the game and its development. We are glad to have a community that shares enough feedback for us to make the game evolve in such a way.

We sincerely hope this beta will help us assure the best release for you!

Shiro Community Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/466560/Northgard/