Following an early access period which began in October 2013, Paradox Intractive and developer Fatshark have announced that War of the Vikings has now been officially released worldwide for PC platforms.
This all-new skill-based multiplayer combat game is available through digital download outlets in three variants with prices ranging from $24.99 (Standard) and $34.99 (Blood Eagle) up to $174.99 (Valhalla Edition) which for those interested includes all future content released for the game automatically unlocked, a digital artbook, digital strategy guide, deluxe soundtrack and the brand new ‘Berserker King’ digital novel. I will leave it up to you to decide if $174.99 is the right price to pay for digital content.
For those already playing through the Early Access version, five new maps are now available through three variants:
Stronghold – a Viking Village under siege featuring ferocious combat inside, outside, under and on top of buildings with a multitude of tactical options. (Available in Team Death Match, Conquest and Pitched Battle modes)
Tide – the Viking longboats have been stranded on a beach close to a large cave with a Saxon force nearby (Available in Team Death Match and Arena modes)
Ice Floe – Vikings and Saxons go toe-to-toe on a desolate ice floe surrounded by freezing water and icebergs. (Available in Team Death Match and Arena modes)
Ravine – located in the middle of a dense forest stands a monstrous ravine responsible for sending many a brave warrior to Valhalla! (Available in Conquest, Team Death Match and Pitched Battle)
Ruins – Tense and close-quarters battles set in remote forest ruins. (Available in Team Death Match and Arena modes)
