NORSE: Oath of Blood Gets Epic PS5 Gameplay Trailer, Launching 2025

Tripwire Presents and developer Arctic Hazard have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming turn-based tactical title set in the Viking Age — NORSE: Oath of Blood.

Currently in development for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, NORSE: Oath of Blood is scheduled to launch in 2025.

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Enter the raw and untamed beauty of Dark Age Norway in NORSE: Oath of Blood, a turn-based tactical game plunging players into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and usurps his throne, Gunnar’s path opens: Rebuild, ally, and ascend to reclaim honor and justice.

Build a settlement from the ground up, gather allies from all corners, and train a formidable war band to stand with you. Every decision shapes the world around Gunnar as he navigates a landscape rife with peril and opportunity. Face rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and overcome enemies in turn-based tactical battles that test players’ strategic prowess.

Penned by award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian, NORSE: Oath of Blood brings a rich, historically immersive narrative to life. Unforgettable characters and a gripping story make NORSE: Oath of Blood more than just a tactics game—it’s a playable historical epic. Every moment is an adventure in a world where honor, loyalty, and vengeance reign supreme. Will players guide Gunnar to victory and restore his father’s legacy, or will Steinarr Far-Spear’s treachery mark the end of his saga? The fate of Gunnar’s people rests in their hands, and players must decide how far they will go to fulfill an oath written in blood.