Vikings - Wolves of Midgard casts you as the chief of the Ulfung, a clan of outcast Viking warriors whose village has been destroyed as the forces of Ragnarok gather. The clan sets out to defend Midgard from annihilation, with the adventure drawing on Norse mythology and spanning earthly Midgard, frozen Niflheim and boiling Balheim. Its setting frames the fight as a struggle against both mythical enemies and the brutal conditions of Fimbulwinter.
Combat combines weapon skill and supernatural power: swords, bows and spell-powered canes each have their own potential to unlock, while Rage Mode lets a warrior overwhelm foes in a burst of anger. Fallen enemies provide blood to sacrifice at the gods’ altar for gifts that enhance abilities. Amulets tied to figures such as Thor and Loki add divine powers, and the Trials of the Gods offer further challenges and rewards. Cold is also a survival threat, so protecting yourself from exposure sits alongside the game’s battles.
The game supports solo play as well as online co-op for two, with a friend able to travel to the Shores of Midgard alongside you. Four difficulty levels, including an unrelenting hardcore option, let players choose how demanding the combat should be.
