The cruel winter months are behind us, and nature is beginning to sprawl again. To celebrate the coming of forår, or spring, we’ll be rolling out a brand new update for Land of the Vikings next week!

Our springtime tidings include a few fixes and feature additions, requested by the community:

• Crash Fix: A critical issue that prevented the game from launching has likely been resolved. (If you still encounter this issue, please make sure to report it to us.)
  
• Return to Longhouse Button: A new button has been added to the bottom-left menu, allowing you to return to the village center with a single click. The M shortcut key can also be used for this function.
  
• Larger Worker Selection Window: The pop-up window for selecting workers has been enlarged for better usability.
  
• Disaster Balancing: The impact and frequency of disasters have been adjusted for better game balance.
  
• Happiness Adjustment: Happiness issues that arose as the population increased have been balanced.
  
• Thrall Notification Fix: Notifications related to serfdom will no longer appear when there are no thralls in the village.
  
• General Bug Fixes and Improvements: Numerous minor issues have been addressed, along with various optimizations to improve the overall gameplay experience.

Also, if you’ve been thinking about buying Land of the Vikings and haven’t made the leap yet, the game is currently 66% off during the Steam Spring Sale!

Stay tuned for the update release next week, and thank you for your support!

Skál!

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Hey everyone!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the initial DLC release did not include the full range of language support we had planned. We're happy to report that this issue has now been resolved.

Languages now available in the Thralls DLC:

• English
  
• French
  
• German
  
• Spanish
  
• Polish
  
• Russian
  
• Simplified Chinese
  
• Turkish

Please ensure that your game is updated to the latest version.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We are grateful for your patience and are excited for you to experience the Thralls DLC in your preferred language.

Skál!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997380/Land_of_the_Vikings_Thralls/

Greetings Jarls!

We're excited to release a new DLC for Land of the Vikings! Conquer your foes and expand the horizons of your Viking saga with the Thralls DLC, introducing the Thrall Management System, new events, and more.

Thrall System: A New Strategic Dimension
Experience a new strategic layer with the thrall system; a core element of war and exploration. Capture vanquished enemies as thralls and employ them within your settlements, boosting resource production and further developing your economy.

Thrall Management House: The Center Point for your Thralls
Effectively manage your thralls in the new Thrall Management Houses. These hubs allow you to assign and oversee workers, but be sure to maintain their happiness to improve your settlement's overall well-being, or risk revolt.

New Events: The Stories of Thralls
The thrall system introduces new events and personal stories, adding a personal dimension to your thralls. Hold events and provide food, drink and entertainment to your thralls regularly to maximize their happiness and productivity. Watch as their stories unfold within your settlement.

Land of the Vikings' Thralls DLC is now available on Steam for $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.29, with a 10% launch discount for the first 2 weeks.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997380/Land_of_the_Vikings_Thralls/

We hope you’ll enjoy everything that comes with the new Thralls DLC! Thank you for your continued support and stay tuned for more news!

Skál!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/

Greetings Jarls!

We're excited to announce the release of version 1.2.0 for Land of the Vikings! Expand the horizons of your Viking saga with a new free map DLC, new models, and important bug fixes based on community feedback!

New Map DLC: Dage Island!

Set sail and explore the mysterious shores of Dage Island, our latest map, available as a free DLC for all players. Dage Island promises a new realm of challenges and adventures, crafted to test the mettle of even the most seasoned jarls. Navigate through rugged mountainous terrains and establish your dominance in this fresh landscape, where every decision could lead to glory or peril.

New Models

We've visually enhanced the models for two structures in your settlements: the marketplace and the warehouse. Both have been redesigned to elevate the aesthetics of your villages.

Updated Warehouse

Updated Marketplace

Bug Fixes:

• New Shortcut Key (R) for Making Roads: Easily build roads with the new shortcut key 'R'.
  
• Camera Control Helper: Fixed the states of Q and E buttons to match the correct camera control functions.
  
• Camera Drift: Resolved the issue where the camera occasionally drifts off unexpectedly.
  
• Fishing Achievement: Corrected the "Time to Go Fishing" achievement to trigger appropriately, considering the starting fishing ships.
  
• Building Border: Fixed the issue where a red border appears when adding decorations near buildings.
  
• Statistics Panel: The statistics panel now functions correctly when the game is paused.
  
• Building Highlights: Buildings’ outlines are now highlighted properly when construction occurs while the game is paused.
  
• Productivity Display: Productivity percentage is now visible again after placing a Hunter Lodge or Gatherer Hut.
  
• Tutorial Screen: Updated the tutorial screen to correctly indicate the position of the building selection menu (bottom instead of right).
  
• Animal Ranch Employment: Addressed the bug showing incorrect employment numbers (e.g., 23/20) in fully employed animal ranches.
  
• Pathfinding: Fixed the issue where people walk through the wooden walls.
  
• Tavern Storage Expansion: Resolved the inability to expand the storage of the Tavern.
  
• Hunger Complaints: Adjusted the number of hunger complaints to dynamically change according to the population size.
  
• Improvements: Various improvements have been made to enhance your overall gaming experience. Updating to this version is beneficial.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm! Your reports and feedback are crucial in shaping the future of Land of the Vikings. We hope you enjoy exploring Dage Island and all the enhancements this update brings.

Skál!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/

Though it’s very comfortable at the fire in our Longhouse, we have not been sitting idle. We’ve got something very exciting coming up!

While we’re not quite ready to reveal the details just yet, we're excited to share our anticipation with you. So, prepare your ships and keep a keen eye on our Steam page to catch the announcement first!

We know the suspense is tough, so here’s a sneak peek to keep you guessing.

What do you think it could be? Share your best guesses with us!

In the meantime, thank you for all your valuable feedback and bug reports! We hope you’re as excited as we are for what's coming next in the Land of the Vikings!

Skál!

Greetings Jarls!

It's been a while since Land of the Vikings went 1.0 last October, and now, our first post-launch update has finally arrived, with new features, bug fixes, and challenges!


Embark upon the epic journey across the shores of Alpine Island, where you’ll face brand new terrain challenges while building your way to Viking glory! Designed for thoughtful strategy and exploration, this new map provides a fresh, engaging experience, with each turn brings forth new challenges and opportunities for adventure.

Our latest update blows wind into the sails of innovation with a new UI management chart system – a user-friendly tool to effortlessly track your production and resources. Get a seamless overview of your settlement, simplifying how you run your in-game economy. This feature brings a new level of clarity to resource management, enhancing your strategic planning.

We’re introducing five new events, giving you fresh experiences and tough decisions as you build your Viking settlement.

We're now halfway through the post-launch roadmap, with the last remaining 2 updates coming in later this year. Adding things post-launch has been an exciting journey and we can’t wait to update you about the rest of the roadmap.

• The problem of villagers not being able to pass through the Wooden Wall has been fixed.
  
• The issue where ships would go to battle and not return has been fixed.
  
• The error preventing heroes from being redeployed to battle after returning from a previous fight has been resolved.
  
• Fixed the issue where effects could not be deleted when buildings made in the Editor were added to the game.
  
• The problem of performance drop as the time spent playing the game has been resolved.

For those that are coming back, please note that old save files will be compatible with the new version, but the statistics section will not show old save data.

Thank you for all your feedback and bug reports! We hope you'll enjoy this update, and stay tuned for more news coming in later this year for Land of the Vikings!

Skál!

Greetings Jarls!

We wish you all a Merry Yuletide and joyous holidays! As we continue to work on the upcoming update amidst the winter snow of 2023, Land of the Vikings will be available at a special 33% discount during Steam’s Winter Sale!

If you or a friend have been contemplating picking up a copy, now’s the moment to seize the offer!

Skál!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/

Greetings Jarls!

As we approach the end of the autumn season, we reflect on the whirlwind of events that defined this year for us. Your unwavering support and the warmth of the community for have made this journey truly remarkable. Thank you for your love and enthusiasm for Land of the Vikings.

As the Steam Autumn sale kicks off, we're excited to share that the annual Steam Awards nominations are back. If you enjoy Land of the Vikings as much as we had, we’d really appreciate it if you’d nominate us for the “Sit Back and Relax” category.

Other than that, while we’re still working on the next major update for the game, Land of the Vikings will also be on sale with 33% off during the Steam Autumn Sale. If you've got a friend who’s been teetering on the edge of trying out the game, now is the perfect time to dive into the city-building Viking adventure.

Skál!

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Greetings Jarls!

It’s been about a month now since the 1.0 release of Land of the Vikings, and we want to give you another official update on what’s been going on since then.

But first, we’re happy to announce that Land of the Vikings has reached over 100’000 jarls! This blew our expectations, and we just wanna say thank you for being a part of this community and your continued enthusiasm for the game!

Nevertheless, we have been going over all the bugs and feedback that you have reported, and we are in the process of addressing them with upcoming fixes over the next few weeks. Additionally, we’re excited to share that we’ve also been working on the next content updates. We can’t share much of it yet, but here’s some cool concept art that we’ve been working on:

Concept art for Thralls

Concept Art for Thralls’ Housing

That’s all we have to show for today! If you want to take part in our development process and talk all things Land of the Vikings, do join our discord down below!

Again, thank you all for your enthusiasm and your support!

Skål!

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