Publisher Tripwire Presents and developer Arctic Hazard announced a release date for NORSE: Oath of Blood, their viking turn-based tactics game.

NORSE: Oath of Blood is set to launch early next year, on February 3rd for Windows PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.

Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:

NORSE: Oath of Blood is a turn-gased 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.

Blood Demands Blood

• 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.

Tactical Viking Combat

• 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.

Warband and Settlement

• 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.

Rule as Jarl

• 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.