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Norse: Oath of Blood

Norse is a turn-based tactics and combat game for PC and console. Set against the rich backdrop of the Viking Age, join Gunnar, a young warrior, on a relentless quest for revenge across the rugged landscapes…

17 February 2026

Norse: Oath of Blood is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Arctic Hazard, released 17 February 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Norse: Oath of Blood is

Norse: Oath of Blood is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Arctic Hazard and released in 2026. It was published by Tripwire Interactive. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

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.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Norse: Oath of Blood launched on 17 February 2026, within three weeks of Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Marathon and Cairn. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Marathon, Cairn.

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When did Norse: Oath of Blood come out?
Norse: Oath of Blood was released on 17 February 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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