Norse is a Turn-Based Tactics game, set at the dawn of the Viking Age. We follow a young warrior named Gunnar on a journey of revenge throughout Norway. Our goal, to build up our own settlement, to make allies and grow strong. And, ultimately, to wreak vengeance on the traitor Steinarr Far-Spear, who betrayed Gunnar’s father Jarl Gripr and butchered his people. Written by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, Norse is set in a fully realised historical world, driven by a compelling narrative thread, and brimming with memorable characters. https://www.norsethegame.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ArcticHazard https://x.com/norsethegame https://www.instagram.com/norsethegame https://www.ign.com/articles/viking-era-tactics-game-norse-announced-for-pc-xbox-and-playstation

A tale of blood and revenge at the dawn of the Viking Age. With Norse, developer Arctic Hazard is crafting a turn-based tactics game aimed at letting players feel every swing and thrust of Viking warfare. The story that surrounds the tactical combat is crafted with the help of author Giles Kristian, known for his best-selling Raven saga. The game received an Epic MegaGrant, and the studio is utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to bring Norse to life, alongside features like Nanite, Lumen, and MetaHuman. - Norse is a turn-based tactics game built using Unreal Engine 5 - A young warrior must build his settlement, make allies, and get revenge - Studio Arctic Hazard was founded in Norway in 2010 - This offers “unique insight and credibility” into Viking history - “God of Vengeance” author Giles Kristian is helping to write the story - An Epic MegaGrant opened doors for the studio - The game’s characters are powered by MetaHumans - UE5 features like Nanite and Lumen helped the studio quickly build realistic locations Read more at https://unrealengine.com/blog/norse-is-a-tactical-viking-game-that-taps-into-many-aspects-of-unreal-engine-5-s-ecosystem

Norse looks to the past, presenting a tactical strategy experience at the dawn of the Viking Age. In our interview at GDC 2023, Arctic Hazard Creative Director Terje Lundberg explains how the game leans on narrative to differentiate itself from the rest. In order to make Norse’s characters shine, the studio used Unreal Engine 5 and features like MetaHuman and Live Link to build the lively, expressive denizens of your Viking homestead.