Today, we simply wanted to thank everyone who has tried the demo so far! It’s been wonderful for us to get this version of Trolls vs Vikings out on Steam, and it's great to see so many people enjoying it! We've definitively increased the complexity of the game, as well as how it evolves and looks, so we are grateful that it seems to have resonated well. So far.
We’ve been closely monitoring comments and reactions across the web, responding where possible. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable!
More than anything, we've been on the lookout for bugs or pain points we hadn’t anticipated. Thankfully, the game is more or less as stable as we expected, but a handful of unexpected bugs have been caught—good on you for finding and reporting them! We've fixed all the issues we've encountered over the past few days, and these fixes will be included in the next update.
Our next big milestone is Steam Next Fest, where we’ll have another round of the demo before the full launch on March 7th!
On a personal note, I was a little anxious about the complexity of Brutal Difficulty. Would it be too brutal—only enjoyable for us developers? It is really hard, but we've already seen players who have (almost) completed all the levels. While some levels have been called "impossible," the full game will bring more shards, more power, and additional spells as players progress. If no one can clear every level now, they surely will later on.
Is it too hard? We’ll see. But we wanted it to be a true test.
Nothing is impossible, by the way—we've personally completed all levels on multiple setups. It may push you to the limit, but that’s the point of the challenge. You need to be **active—really active—**on that difficulty level.
We’ll keep sharing updates as we progress toward launch, giving you more insights into the game’s development, our design choices, and everything happening behind the scenes.
Hopefully, you'll continue the journey with us—we can’t wait to fully open the gates soon!
All the best,
Jørgen Tharaldsen
Game Director, Trolls vs Vikings