Gearbox Publishing and developer Norsfell announce July 27th as the official
launch date for
Tribes of Midgard, the upcoming hack-and-slash game using
the enduringly popular Viking setting.
This
trailer accompanies the news, warning the giants are coming (so you'd better
hide the good china). Before you axe any questions about this, here are some
details:
Tribes of Midgard is set in the colorful world of the ancient
Norse. Since the dawn of the Nine Realms, the Seeds of the World Tree Yggdrasil
have protected and nourished Midgard - what we know as Earth. These seeds are
now scattered and hidden throughout the realm. Ancient evils and enemies of
Asgard seek to extinguish these flickering remnants of life to bring about
Ragnarök - the end of the world. Your mission? Protect the Seeds, Viking!
You’ll take control of an Einherjar, a glorious Viking hero in Valhalla,
hand-picked by the Valkyries to protect the Seeds and save Midgard. Tribes of
Midgard is designed from the ground-up with both solo and co-op play in mind, so
bring as many as nine other Einherjar with you - the game automatically balances
the challenge based on your party size. You’ll work together to bolster your
defenses, venture into the unknown wilderness, defeat monsters and Giants, and
more! Choose among eight different classes and numerous combat styles that suit
your playstyle.