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True VikingsNewsRelease Date: May 14
Major update

Release Date: May 14

True Vikings · published 17 Feb 2026, 09:44 UTC

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One Year Since the Demo

A year ago we released the demo version of the game.
Originally, we planned a short adventure — a landing in England, the choice of a side, and a compact story lasting a few hours.

We expected a warm reception.
But the metrics showed something more: the game had the potential to become a hit.
At that moment it became clear — it couldn’t stay small.

We made a risky decision to improve the game as much as possible and expand it as far as it naturally wanted to grow.

It took another full year of development, but now we can say — it was the right call.


What changed over the last year

New Campaigns

France — the fractured Frankish kingdom during the Viking incursions (~850 AD)
Spain — Arab Al-Andalus and the raid on Seville in 844

A Focus on Historical Authenticity

  • Completely redrawn weapons

  • Reworked armor and clothing

  • Character models rebuilt to better match the era

New Mechanics

  • Weapon and equipment crafting

  • Expanded narrative branching

Technical Improvements

  • Full localization overhaul

  • Narration voice-over (English and other languages)

  • Significantly improved scene direction and presentation


Now it’s a full-scale adventure

A minimum campaign playthrough takes about 10 hours
(and that’s without achieving all endings)

There are now 21 endings in total.


What’s next

We are currently in the final stage before release — fixing remaining issues and polishing the game.

After launch we already have plans for:

  • Italy

  • Byzantium

  • possibly Slavic lands

  • more opportunities to switch sides and serve rulers and kings

But first — release.


Release Date

May 14, 2026


This is not just a game about raids.
It is a story about choice, fate, and who you become — conqueror, mercenary, or defender of the land you step upon.

When the day comes — simply begin.
Try to carve your path from a simple Viking to a Jarl or a King…
or perhaps a ruler of another crown.

See you on the day of landing.

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