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NORSE: Oath of Blood

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.

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February 17, 2026
211 days ago
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  • Take on the role of Gunnar, a young warrior forced into exile after his father, Jarl Gripr, is killed by the ruthless Steinarr Far-Spear. 

  • With his home destroyed and his people scattered, you’ll guide Gunnar as he rebuilds his settlement, forms strategic alliances, and leads his warband in a relentless pursuit of vengeance.

  • Engage in turn-based battles where positioning, unit synergy, and terrain matter.
    Use elevation, flanking, and environmental hazards to your advantage. 

  • Each warrior has a unique skillset. Deploy them strategically to control the field and outsmart your enemies.

  • Recruit and train a variety of fighters, each with customizable gear and upgradeable abilities that shape your tactical options.

  • Oversee your Viking village as it grows from a small camp into a thriving stronghold.

  • Assign villagers to roles, manage resources, and upgrade buildings to unlock new units and equipment.

  • Scavenge the wilds, trade with allies, and gather key resources to craft authentic weapons and armor.

  • Upgrade your smithy, armory, and workshops to gain access to advanced equipment that directly impacts your combat effectiveness and village resilience.

  • Will you be able to lead Gunnar to triumph and restore his father’s legacy, or will the treachery of Steinarr Far-Spear be the end of your saga? The fate of your people lies in your hands.

  • Written by bestselling author Giles Kristian, NORSE: Oath of Blood delivers an unforgettable, immersive saga where your decisions will determine the fate of a people.

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