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Press release:
Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, and developer Arctic Hazard announced that they have delayed the release of their upcoming Viking-era turn-based tactical game set in dark age Norway, NORSE: Oath of Blood.

The title will now launch on Windows PC via Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store on Feb. 17, while the PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S versions will launch this Spring. The development team is taking additional time to ensure that players first embarking on Gunnar’s quest for vengeance have the best Viking tactics experience possible. More details can be found on NORSE: Oath of Blood’s X or Bluesky pages.

Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of dark age Norway in NORSE: Oath of Blood, a turn-based tactics game that plunges players into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and usurps his high seat, Gunnar’s path is clear: rebuild, ally, and rise to reclaim honor and justice.

Craft a settlement from the ground up, gather allies from far and wide, and train a formidable warband to stand by his side. Every decision shapes the world around Gunnar, as he navigates a landscape teeming with both danger and opportunity. Face off against rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and outmaneuver his enemies in tactical, turn-based battles that test players’ strategic prowess.

NORSE: Oath of Blood Key Features:

Tactical Turn-Based Combat: Command a warband in tactical skirmishes where positioning, terrain, and timing determine survival.

Settlement Building & Resource Management: Oversee Gunnar’s Viking village as it grows from a small camp into a thriving stronghold.

Character-Driven Narrative: Make impactful choices that influence relationships, shape alliances, and unfold the story of Gunnar as he restores his father’s legacy.

Historically Grounded World: Get fully immersed in a gritty Viking saga brought to life through the epic story, penned by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, and haunting original soundtrack scored by composer Dan Wakefield and dark pagan neo-folk band, Galdorcræft.

Find out more about NORSE: Oath of Blood on the game’s official website, and follow the game on X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord. This game has not been rated for PC, and expects a rating of 17+ on consoles by the ESRB and 18+ PEGI.

To learn more about Arctic Hazard visit their official website, and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

For more information about Tripwire Interactive visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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