Northgard v3.3.15.36088

• Added security to avoid empty lobby when searching a game with the Lobby finder

• Kraken: Reversed all previous unwanted changes on Kraken
  
• Lobby Finder issues: Lobby null, crashes at launch,etc....
  
• Raven : Sailors doesn't product the correct amount of kröwn
  
• Rig's saga : Mission 4 can't be finished
  
• Cross of Vidar : Mission 5 can't be finished

Hey Everyone,
In our efforts to improve the player experience in Northgard, we have put together this survey to help us understand the sentiments and opinions of our community towards key areas of the game, our ongoing development, and our relationship with our players.

The answers you provide will ultimately enable us to more accurately identify which areas of Northgard requires attention and aid us organize the year!
If you've got 10 minutes to spare, we'd massively appreciate it!

Fill the survey

Thank you all for your participation!

-Shiro Community Team

Northgard v3.3.15.36065


Clan of the Owl

Units

• Norns now consume Food like any other units.
  
• Guardian of Realms summon cost has been increased.
  • Base cost: 500 > 600.
    
  • Cost increase for each zone of distance to the center of the map: 300 > 400.
    
  • Minimum cost is now only available on the center zone, and no longer on adjacent zones as well.

Fame

• Fame 200 - Scouting enemy territories now requires an upgraded Town Hall

Knowledge

• Fertile Soil - Resources obtained are not multiplied when there are multiple similar resources in the zone. (For example, a zone with Fish and Deers will count as 1 source of Food, and not 2)
  The Fertile land created by the branch is no longer counted as one of the natural resources in the zone.
  
• Knowledges no longer give +20 Fame each, but a different value of Fame depending on their level.
  
  • Tier 1: +5 Fame
    
  • Tier 2: +15 Fame
    
  • Tier 3: +20 Fame
    
  • Tier 4: +25 Fame
    
  • Blessing: +35 Fame

UI

• Added the annual community survey in the menu

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• Fixed crash when searching a game with the lobby finder
  
• Total win made more accurate, still locked at 1000 if success unlocked
  
• Fixed UI telegraph for the guest during conquest mission “Shards of Misfortune”
  
• Fixed Iron golem not spawning during conquest mission “Shards of Misfortune”
  
• Fixed a crash in conquest mission “Shards of Misfortune”
  
• Fixed Fog of war hiding partially scouted tile
  
• Fixed a crash in conquest mission Cataclysm with Falconers
  
• Fixed Vedfrolnir’s reward granted each time you load a save
  
• Clan of the Raven : Fixed scout forge and Rangers lore not improving the lore production of scout
  
• Clan of the Snake : Fixed Scorched Earth giving too much food from fish on coastal tile
  
• Clan of the Owl : Fixed Healing herbs not healing Vedrfolnir in Owl territory
  
• Clan of the Ox : Fixed Torfin having 100% projectile resistance
  
• Cross of Vidar : Fixed notification spamming in mission 4
  
• Kingdom : Fixed monk not producing lore when 3 of them were healing
  
• Fixed some texts
  
• Fixed some localization

• Some text localization might still be missing
  
• Ranked GP difference - It is an issue with finding your GP, click on the gear beside it and it should work after that

As is traditions, Steam is letting us celebrate winter!
At this occasion, Northgard is now on sale at 75% off! Alongside the base game, the DLCs are also up to 50% off their original price.

Since this summer, you can also access bundle specific to your gameplay! Don't forget to check them out

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After an eventful 2023, it's time for everyone to get some holidays!
Thank you to the community for following us and always getting back to us when we need you.

We hope you enjoyed the last patches and updates, starting with the Spectator mode and ending with the Lore Victory rework. If you haven't joined the community, we always welcome you here on Steam, but also on Reddit and Discord.

We wish you a fantastic end of the year!

-Shiro Games

Northgard v3.3.11.35900


Wisdom Victory

• Minimum Lore amount required for Victory is now only available at the very center of the map, and no longer on adjacent zones as well.
  
• Minimum Lore amount required for victory has been increased (600 > 800).
  
• Lore amount increments for each zone of distance to the center of the map has been increased (600 > 800).
  
• When the territory of a player is under attack (except Monument zone which stops progress entirely) the amount of Lore collected by their Monument is reduced by -50%.
  
• Notification to all clans is now sent when the Monument construction begins, and not when it ends.
  
• Monument construction time has been increased (1 month > 2 months).
  
• For Kingdoms, only 1 subject can be assigned to the construction of the Monument.

Clan of the Owl

• Owl Clan becomes available in Ranked Games today.
  
• Verdandi prod boost no longer affects villagers.
  
• Fertile Soil prod boost no longer affects villagers.
  
• Protection Rune Carving has been reworked:
  
  
  • Now only give Defence based on the Lore buildings / Groves in the zone.
    
  • Can now be placed in the territory of another clan to benefit them.
    
  • Values have been rebalanced accordingly.
• Guardian of Realms is available even when the Wisdom Victory is not (but it is just the unit and doesn’t give access to the Owl unique victory)

Stoat

• Levies prod boost no longer affects villagers.

General

• New texts and explanations tooltip have been added or adjusted for more clarity

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• Added message when premade can’t be joined
  
• Added security for lobby finder issues (lag, crash, lobby empty)
  
• Added security on win condition for Carved in stone conquest mission in coop
  
• Boar - Fixed last conquest bonuses
  
• Kraken - Fixed last conquest bonus not hurting myrkalfar
  
• Dragon - Fixed converted thrall controlled by AI
  
• Raven - Fixed homeland trade route giving ressources and kröwn
  
• Fixed non balanced map for ranked
  
• Fixed permafrost map for ranked
  
• Fixed branch giving effect while Owl players wasn’t discovered
  
• Fixed happiness flickering when mining gemstone during conquest mission Gems cutter
  
• Fixed Lighthouse not being constructible in Rough sea conquest mission
  
• Fixed Mimirsbrunn progression visible in the fog
  
• Fixed arachnophobia setting
  
• Fixed Taverner female model
  
• Fixed flickering trade route UI
  
• Fixed scout packed on same spot when spying a town hall
  
• Fixed some localization
  
• Fixed some text

• Some localization are missing
  
• Healing herbs doesn’t heal Vedrfolnir in Owl territory

If you have any issues that were not written here, please check if it was already mentioned on this link, if it is not on it, report it to us so that we can be made aware of it!

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.

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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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.




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™!


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.




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




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

complete patchnotes

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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/

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.

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



Numerous free additions are planned with this update; here are more details:




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!




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.





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!




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


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.

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!


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/