Hello Vikings

In order to answer the demands of the community to participate in the development of the game, we intend on having a persistent open beta to let you experience the update on your computer and tell us if it's working as intended!

The content on those updates can go from the next addition to the game to a planned balancing patch.

We do not intend on using the beta for every content we'll release, or change it after some feedback, but we know some of them deserve to be appreciated by the community to ensure the best condition when released in the live version of the game!

Content in this branch is experimental and what be change at the will of the devs and, if possible, in accordance with the overall feedback we receive from you!

The first beta opens with a bunch of new content! More details here:
Beta updates

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We intend on bringing a new system of bug reporting in-game, which, funnily enough, will be first experimented here!
With that button, you will be able to send us every information on a bug you got and include your save. The system will deal with sending us your seed and other info directly!

On the discord, we re-open the Open Beta channel to allow you to send some suggestion and feedback on what is being tested. If you want to participate in full time, see you there!

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To have access to the beta, here is the way to go:

1. Right click Northgard in Steam and select properties
   
2. Select Betas from the left side tabs
   
3. Click on the scrolling option in "Beta Participation" and choose
   
   Public beta - Test the latest addition to the game!

As you figured, this beta will evolve with time, we'll take feedback on it if you have some! You can reach us easily on Reddit or on our social media like Twitter/X and Facebook!
We'll also create a space to share some feedbacks on Steam and Discord so be sure to check there if you want to become an active participant of this branch!

Thank you all for your patience and we hope you'll enjoy the start of this new year of development for Northgard!

-Shiro Community Team

Hello vikings!

With this new beta you will get access to the latest changes and additions we’ve been working on regarding Ranked Multiplayer, Conquest, UI, Balancing, and more!

Join the beta, test those features and let us know what you think!
The more players join the beta, and the more tests and reports we have, the sooner we can detect and anticipate eventual problems and adjustments needed that might arise from those new changes.

3.3.26.365089-beta


Since we’ve reworked the Ranked Multiplayer with the addition of the lobby finder, we’ve seen a lot of feedback and requests for improvements and new possibilities to be added. Although we cannot do everything and not all at once, we still want to develop and grow the feature in the long term and with this update comes the first batch of improvements we wanted to add based on your feedback

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• It is now possible to queue for multiple types of games.
  
• Addition of a “join” pop-up to make sure players joining a lobby are not AFK.
  
• Players no longer start at 300 GPs in Stone league, but start as unranked and will get a rank and GP amount after they played 5 Ranked multiplayer games.
  
• Ready Button has been added to the lobby. (Game will launch when all players are ready or when the timer ends)

If at the beginning of a team game, a player fails to connect, they have 5 minutes to still join.
After this time, they are considered as defeated, and the other players from the team have a few minutes to concede as well to end the game, without losing GPs. In order to quit and look for another game.

If a player disconnects during the game, they also have 5 minutes to reconnect, after that this will count as a defeat and this player loses GPs.
But the other players of the team will have a few minutes to concede without losing GPs themselves. (To avoid being punished for a team-mate leaving and forced to play a 2v3)
The opponent team will still gain GPs as this will still be counted as a victory on their side.

If they do not concede during this time, the game considers that they chose to keep playing anyway and gains/loss of GPs will behave as usual depending on win or defeat. [/expand]


We’ve reworked the Conquest menu to make it easier to play co-op with your friends, and we’ve buffed the general bonuses to make them more interesting. Also to avoid, especially on extreme difficulty having only some bonuses being chosen above all others.

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• Conquest Co-op flow has been reworked for more simplicity.
  
• All general Conquest bonuses have been buffed to be more impacting.

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Whenever we can, we keep on improving the visuals and UI of the game to make them as clear and as shiny as we can.

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• At the end of a game new victory animations are now played, highlighting the type of victory achieved.
  
• From the clan selection screen it is now possible to open the Lore-Tree of each clan.
  
• From this screen you can collapse start-with descriptions of clans.
  
• In-game you can now check clans Fame titles by hovering the fame icon and not the icon of the clan. (Start-with bonuses are still accessible by hovering the clan icon)
  
• In-game windows UI have been reworked.
  
• Background illustration animation improvements.
  
• In-game camera has been reworked to allow for closer zoom-in.

We’ve received feedback about Stoat Clan duchies and levies sometimes being difficult to keep track of, so we’ve designed a new clan-specific UI to hopefully address this problem.

• A new custom UI has been added for the Stoat Clan, highlighting the different Duchies the clan has, and allowing for direct check and trigger of Levies.

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Ox and Lynx clan seem to be less played and less competitive in the current multiplayer environment so we’ve made some small changes to help them compete.

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• Trackers no longer lose some of their buffs when using non-ranged attacks.

• Torfin recruitment price is reduced from 250 to 150 Kröwns.

On the other hand, Rat seem quite strong at the moment, and following the previous changes we’ve made to camp upgrades bonuses, we’ve decided to also address shaman camps and to slightly decrease the health gain they provide.

• Shaman Camps upgrade now gives +2.5% Health instead of +5%.

We’ve seen feedback on passive heal abilities being very strong on big armies as they always heal the same value no matter the warband size. We agree with this sentiment and have made some adjustments to correct this:

• Boneyard heal effect is now divided among the wounded units in the zone. (With a minimum and maximum heal value per unit)
  
• If the zone is in combat the heal is no longer active.

• Rapacious Exploitation heal effect on scorched-earth zones is now divided among the wounded units in the zone. (With a minimum and maximum heal value per unit)
  
• If the zone is in combat the heal is no longer active.

• Mjolnir (Relic) damages have been multiplied by x2. (And yes, it really does deal damages)

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NOTE
All those changes, additions, balancing and more are open to adjustments based on players feedback and our own observations during the beta period. In addition, changes and balancing are still in the work and will be added during the beta.

All stats made in the beta doesn't impact your actual stats, don't worry about your losing streak in the beta ranked 3v3!
If you have some specific feedback you'd want to discuss with us, you'll find us in the beta channel of the Discord!

Patch notes v3.3.18.36375

• Lore production: Fixed free faith/lore when Monument of Gods were active
  
• Conquest The Cursed: Fixed infinite Draugr spawn on online coop conquest

• Ranked: Uneven team in 3v3
  
• Ranked: illogical GP repartition
  
• Cross of Vidar: Black screen when ending some missions
  
• AI: diverse issues
  
• Localisation: Some text are missing

Hello Everyone!

After a good month working on the previous update as well as planning the incoming year, we can now present what awaits you this year in Northgard!
You can expect a new way of handling the updates, and some content added thanks to the feedback and suggestion of the active players of the community.

Enough talk for now, here is the plans for Northgard in 2024...

As stated last year, the Lobby Finder was tested in Multiplayer and we received a lot of feedback and suggestions to improve on the current system. That is why our first update will focus on this as well as other improvements on the UI that were long requested.

More news will be shared soon, and you can already set yourself for an open beta incoming later this month to test it all out before it goes live!







Answering the feedback on the recent updates, we decided to split the DLC releases in two key moments. Those moments will be sorted in two times.
At first the community update, adding new content for everyone to enjoy for free
Then, nurturing on the new content of the last update, a new clan for everyone to claim and master

For Claws & Jaws, expect a focus on the wild beasts of Northgard, and a new clan being as feral and aggressive as them.

For Trade & Prestige, we’ll look into a way to enhance the experience of the victory of the same name. Giving it more depth and adding a new challenge on it. This will be added with several enhancements around that subject and with a new clan focused on the economy.







As some of you might have guessed with the annual survey, we know a lot of you care for the Conquest and wanted to address some of your desire toward an evolution of this mod!
The survey showed a deep care for the actual format of the conquest as well as a desire to discover a new format for those missions. With that in mind, we’ll come back on this during the summer with more information for you to have.

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We’re not the only ones who have a lot planned this year, our community thrives in creativity and inspiration. Two reached out to us to share their work and we want to share it with you as well. Click on the images below to see their work!

Northgard’s Shores, a fan-song made by Bart Zeal & The Musical Cartograph


Relive the saga of Rig in a musical way



Northgard tournament finale hosted by Larsman


Coming the 4th of February at 18H GMT+1 on Twitch


We wish them the best of luck! There are some of the other content creators that we haven’t shared here but are posting their content on a regular basis. We want to thank them as well!

Thank you all for reading this, we hope you enjoyed what was announced today! We still hold a lot of surprises for you, so be sur to stay updated on Steam and to join the community! Choose your new clans among the clan of the Discord, the Reddit, and the Steam!
You can also find us using Facebook and other! Thanks again for your attention and see you soon for more info on the open beta.

-Shiro Community Team

Now is the time to gear up in anticipation of future updates...
Northgard is now on sale at 70% 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

Get it at 75% off

 
 DLCs up to 50% off

  
Find your perfect bundle at a lower cost

More information on what's happening in Northgard in 2024 is arriving soon!
If you want to discuss about it, or if you're looking for advice from the community to play a new clan you bought, you can find other player on Reddit and Discord!

See you soon...

-Shiro Games

Patch notes v3.3.16.36098

• Guardian Tower cannot scout enemy territories if your scouts cannot do it.

• Lobby Finder : Added security to avoid crashes
  
• Rig’s Saga : Fixed mission 4 not being finishable
  
• Cross of Vidar : Fixed mission 5 not being finishable
  
• Raven : Fixed sailor production
  
• Kraken : Rollback on unintended changes regarding bonus production

• Missing some localisations
  
• Lobby issues might still arise. Please report your issue using Feature Upvote if you haven't already

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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Get it at -70% off

 
 DLCs up to -50% off

  
Find your perfect bundle at a lower cost

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