WHO
Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive that helps talented independent studios bring their creative visions to players worldwide. And Arctic Hazard AS, the Norwegian-based independent developer creating the upcoming tactical Viking saga, NORSE: Oath of Blood.
WHAT
The first European hands-on preview opportunity for the upcoming Viking-age, turn-based tactical title NORSE: Oath of Blood (playable on PC). Members of the Arctic Hazard development team and Tripwire Presents will be available for interviews.
WHERE
gamescom Business Area - PLAION - THQ Nordic - Embracer booth. Kölnmesse, Cologne, Germany.
WHEN
gamescom Business Area show hours, Wednesday, Aug. 20 - Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Scheduled 30-minute game demo appointments:
*Times in Central European Summer Time / GMT+2
● Wednesday, August 20, from 9 am - 6:30 pm CEST
● Thursday, August 21, from 9 am - 7:30 pm CEST
● Friday, August 22, from 9 am - 7:30 pm CEST
ADDITIONAL
Developer interviews are available upon request. Press kit with supporting assets will be available to appointment attendees on-site.
NORSE: Oath of Blood Key Features:
Tactical Turn-Based Combat: Command a warband in tactical skirmishes where positioning, terrain, and timing determine survival.
Settlement Building & Resource Management: Oversee Gunnar’s Viking village as it grows from a small camp into a thriving stronghold.
Character-Driven Narrative: Make impactful choices that influence relationships, shape alliances, and unfold the story of Gunnar as he restores his father’s legacy.
Historically Grounded World: Get fully immersed in a gritty Viking saga brought to life by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian.
NORSE: Oath of Blood is in development for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is scheduled for release in North America and Europe in 2025, with wishlisting currently available on PC storefronts. Find out more on the game’s official website, and follow the game on X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord.
To learn more about Arctic Hazard visit their official website, and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
For more information about Tripwire Interactive visit their official website and follow them on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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