On April 14th, developer I Got Games launched their first-ever Viking-themed simulation game, Viking Rise. With this title, studio IGG seeks to fill a unique gap they believe is missing in the mobile simulation gaming market. They've secured Korean star Ma Dong-seok as their official spokesman in Korea. They’ve also teamed up with two-time Emmy Award-winning composer Trevor Morris, who fans may recognize for his work on the hit TV series Vikings.
Viking Rise is an online multiplayer, real-time strategy game with free construction elements inspired by Viking culture and Norse mythology. The game utilizes 3D modeling and new graphic rendering techniques to combine lifelike characters with more stylized backdrops, creating a contrasting aesthetic that adds to the game’s visual style. Fans of shows like Vikings, movies like The Northman, and real-time strategy simulation games like the Civilization series will feel right at home as they fulfill their Nordic fantasy.
A Life Worthy of a Viking
Players will take on the role of a Jarl, a Viking leader in command of a tribe trying to find their place in the new world of Midgard. With the help of advisers, players can explore, hunt, loot, and fight to achieve success. The new world of Midgard offers the opportunity for fame, power, and riches, along with danger and threats from both the physical and mystic worlds. Players must conquer land and sea, with Naval Combat significantly impacting how your Viking can approach and overtake competitors. Players will helm a “Drakkar Ship” that facilitates travel across the circular, winding water routes.
In Viking Rise, players can summon heroes from Norse mythology and Viking history to join their fight. As Jarl, you must decide what kind of tribe you will lead. Will you develop your people into a commercial trade center bustling with bartering and resources? Or will you build a mighty military fortress unlike anything the world has ever seen and rule by force? Players must stay vigilant for day cycles and changing seasons as they manage their growing tribe in traditional city-management-style gameplay. Different seasons and weather changes will bring their unique challenges to overcome. This will help keep the game interesting as players navigate these changes.
A Joint Effort
Viking Rise is a Nordic-themed online multiplayer game, meaning that it has to play into the strategy of anyone hoping to thrive in Midgard. Forming the right alliances may prove crucial when assistance is needed to protect one’s tribe from invasion by other players. Viking Rise offers plenty to get lost in, with opportunity and danger around every corner. Multiplayer boss dungeons and a game mode that developer I Got Games has coined Divine Realms add another layer to the experience. In this mode, players must strategize with allies to control the battlefield, defend against hostile rival alliances, and win the day.
Trevor Morris brings his expertise and knowledge of traditional Nordic instruments to help create the official theme song for Viking Rise. Fans of Nordic music & grand Norwegian scores can find the track on major music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music.
Viking Rise is available now for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Jarls looking for other Viking lords to connect with can do so on the game’s official Discord or Facebook page. For those who choose to answer the call, may your reign be glorious; Valhalla is Calling!