Game update8 Sep 2026September 8 HotfixHey Vikings, we're back with a new patch, here's the nitty-gritty: Fixes · Den failsafe in case the boss was killed but the den is still active · Fixed bugged ogre for client · Fixed chieftain’s hut/house sleeping buffs · Fixed Nidhogg disconnect · Fixed server not being able to create custom worlds with a starting chest · Fixed Stone Jotun Minion not animating for clients · Fixed Structure’s D…
Hey Vikings! We are thrilled to announce that the ASKA Great Hall & Feasts Update is officially here! This update is packed with features you have been asking for, including deep Custom Game settings, reworked wall construction and whitelisting tools, new food production buildings, and our grandest landmark yet: The Great Hall. Major new feature: Vastly Expanded Custom Game Mode We wanted this…
Hey Vikings! We're back with a quick update, so let's get right into it: Quality of Life & Balance · Carpentery: Hardwood Long Sticks now yield 3 Wood Shafts instead of 2 · Sailing balance: Karvi is now faster and easier to sail · When harvesting inside inventory menu with no more storage space, surplus items are dropped and a message is displayed · Harvest Markers are now colored with outpost…
Spring has arrived in your Viking settlement - and it smells like honey and mead. This month's update is one we've been quietly buzzing about for a while. The Hearth & Honey Update brings a whole new production chain to the game, centred around beekeeping and brewing mead. It starts with a voyage out to the marsh islands to track down wild beehives and ends with your villagers raising a horn at…
Hey Vikings, we're back with another set of fixes based on recent bug reports. An important warehouse bug has been fixed, work has been done on lighting, and various other improvements can be found in this update. Enjoy! · Adjusted Thick Linen Shirt geometry issues; · Fir tree optimizations and adjustments; · Fixed a bug where rare fish tasks would not properly serialize on fisherman buildings;…
Hey Vikings, we're back with another patch which should address a few of the recently reported bugs. · Added a new complaint at warehouse and gathering stations when villagers are not assigned to any valid tasks; · Added taverns to settlement menu; · Adjusted terrain materials; · Aska one handed sword air attack animation improvements; · Fixed an issue with bloomery metal scraps count not being…
Hi there, we're back with a quick fix for some of the issues added in the previous update, as well as some older issues we managed to fix. Thanks for the bug reports! · Fixed a "disconnect" error caused by creating or loading villager schedule presets; · Fixed the crafting proficiency level not working correctly, causing players to be unable to craft recipes for which they technicalyl had the r…
Hey there, Vikings! In this update we're rolling out the first iteration of the new Tavern building and a rework in how villagers eat, as well as a host of fixes and improvements, like being able to sort your inventory! Overall villagers shouldn't eat as often and the tavern should prevent villagers from eating at the warehouse, providing you with a new centerpiece for your settlements. Among t…
Hey Vikings! The much‑awaited patch is here, fixing the dreaded metal parts issue, alongside an engine upgrade, and a hoard of other fixes and even new features — including villagers now harvesting enemy corpses! A big thank you for the patience, and another round of thanks for all the reports and community assistance Gameplay & Features · Enemies can be harvested by Villagers (Stonecutters, Hu…
Hey everybody! First off, Happy New Year! We're slowly thawing and stepping into 2026 with a renewed appetite for making ASKA bigger and better. After the December Update we took a bit of time off, as 2025 has been a very long and intense year, but not without bearing fruit! We managed to add in a LOT of the stuff we planned, to the point where 2024's ASKA is a completely different game to what…
December Major Update We’re back with a brand-new update, just in time for the holiday season. This major update brings some of your requested suggestions, including new ways to gather eggs, a major expansion to the Marsh Islands featuring a new enemy tribe and a powerful boss, the introduction of a brand-new golem, a reworked marker system for smoother resource management, and festive decorati…
The Smolkr Plushie is ready to come home with you! Fluffy, adorable, and just a little menacing, the Smolkr plushie perfectly captures the charm of everyone’s favorite troublemaker from ASKA . Whether it’s watching over your desk, guarding your shelves, or plotting mild mischief, this Smolkr is ready to steal your heart (and maybe your stuff 😧). Can’t get enough of Smolkrs in ASKA ? Now you ca…
Hey everyone! 2025 has been an incredible year for ASKA, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community. Your support, enthusiasm, and shared adventures have made this year truly unforgettable. With the release of our biggest update yet, Seaborne Raider s, it’s been especially exciting to watch you strike out from the homeland in search of new horizons. The Steam Awards go live toda…
Changelog Hey there, we're up with a new update, we managed to fix some more bugs, so here it is! Improvements and QoL · Food tier prioritization changed so that villagers that could not find matching tier food will try to find higher tier food progressively, instead of going the highest tier available; · Modified Exploration Tower biome: added more ruin assets, reduced biome size to guarantee…
Hello Vikings, we've been receiving some bug reports regarding Chinese and Japanese localization causing issues. We managed to identify the issue and it has now been fixed. We've also snuck in some other fixes which you can check out in the changelog below. Have a great week! Changelog · Fixed a font issue that would cause severe performance stuttering and missing character glyphs when the game…
Hey Vikings! We’re thrilled to finally share some exciting news: we’ve partnered with Makeship to bring the very first official Smolkr Plushie to life! This adorable little creature has been carefully designed to capture all the charm (and mischief) you know and love. Soft, snuggly, and full of personality, the Smolkr Plushie is ready to sit on your desk, keep you company! Just remember to hide…
Hello, Vikings! We're dropping a hefty patch to keep the weekend burning bright. Take your time with the changelog, as we've managed to kill a hefty amount of bugs, besides a considerable amount of improvements. Thanks for the bug reports and enjoy the weekend! Changelog · Fixed the lake and cave overlap issue with biome distribution for the main island; · Fixed cooking with eggs resulting in s…
Fixes · Fixed Russian localization strings getting shuffled around; · Fixed items getting lost when upgrading the Hunter's Hut; · Fixed expedition UI buttons not playing the correct sound effect when clicked; · Fixed a bug were the game would become unresponsive while using the Cheesemaker menu; · Fixed Birch Sapling loading old model; · Fixed fishing grounds getting unmarked when loading a sav…
Hey Vikings! Today, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest update: Seaborne Raiders! This is the biggest update ASKA has ever seen, packed with features you’ve been asking for. At last, we’re leaving land behind and setting sail for uncharted horizons! Watch the dev diary for Seaborne Raiders! The World of ASKA Just Got Bigger The world of ASKA has expanded far beyond the shores you once called ho…
The sea calls to you, Vikings! Sharpen your blades and ready your longships. A new Viking saga is about to be written! Our biggest update is coming out later today! Are you ready? ⚔️ Watch the trailer down below to get ready to explore new horizons! 👇
Hey everyone, we're pushing a quick hotfix for a recently discovered Unity vulnerability. Steam has covered this issue in some detail below: A more in-depth description of the issue can be found here . As a reminder, this issue concerns all games made with Unity 2017 and later, and is not specific to ASKA. When is the next update? Since this hotfix will attract some attention, most likely some…
Hey Vikings! Your tribe calls for a leader! ASKA is 40% off during the Steam Autumn Sale . Gather your friends or brave the harsh wilderness solo. Build, craft, hunt, and fight as a true Viking. Face the dangers of a harsh world and make your settlement thrive as a beacon of Viking strength. Play ASKA now: We've been pouring our hearts into ASKA, a game that combines the best parts of survival…
Join the Thunderful Games team as they are playing ASKA. Showcasing their settlement, gathering some resources and helping the villagers not starve. Mila: Marketing Manager Aleksandar: Social & Community Manager Alexander: Video Editor.
Hey Vikings, The time has come to sharpen your axes! ASKA is now 40% off . This is perfect if you’ve been waiting to jump into the saga, or if you know a friend who’s ready to join your tribe. Don’t miss this chance to build your own settlement today! BUILD, LEAD, SURVIVE In ASKA, build and sustain a powerful Viking tribe where you and your villagers work, craft, hunt, and fight together. Comma…
Hey there Vikings this update address the recent Steam cloud save issues and a pesky mine bug. · Fixed villagers getting stuck in mine entrances and other doorways; · Fixed builders getting stuck in pathfinding loops in rare circumstances; · Fixed a bug where cloud saves would not sync correctly and result into a cloud sync conflict after each game boot. That's it! Thanks for reporting these is…
CHANGELOG · Fixed cooks throwing meat hunks on the ground and not harvesting them; · Fixed crafters returning with fewer items than they need; · Villagers search for water bottles during when preparing for work; · Fixed villagers getting stuck at the well when trying to drink without water bag; · Adjusted carts and sleds behavior (when no terrain underneath); Yours bug-squishingly, Sand Sailor…
Hey Vikings, we managed to slay some nasty bugs over the last few days, here's what's up! Changelog · Cooking house ingredients filter is now only applied to filler ingredients. This fixed an issue with cooks not cooking because some recipes have alternative main ingredients and the filter was applied to those too; · Added a message from the cook if a particular recipe does not have any selecte…
August 1st Update Hey Vikings, we’re back with a new update! In short, you can now tell your villagers how to dress for their job and they’ll color themselves accordingly (and fast!), you can restore vegetation using shovels (no more brownness!), the market route creation interface has been reworked, we added a new settlement log, there’s new furniture for the longhouse and other fancy decorati…
Hey Vikings, A new update is live, we've managed to slay some nasty bugs involving villagers getting stuck, market tasks being destroyed for all the wrong reasons and many other cases. There are also some nifty QoL additions, so enjoy! Fixes · Fixed an issue where clients would sometimes not have all the builders set on Builder's Hut/Builder's Post; · Fixed errors caused by giving orders to vil…
Changelog Tweaks & Improvements · Carts no longer slide, preventing situations where the cart would get stuck; · Villagers grab at least some happy food in prepare for work; · Added a safety mechanism to recover boats from invalid positions; · Added mine is exhausted issue to settlement overview; · Adjusted home assign confirmation messages; · Villagers will no longer drop items that are set to…
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