Viking Frontiers News

Viking Frontiers: Prologue Playtest Hotfix 1.1.0p

[h2]Greetings, warriors! ✊[/h2]
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A heartfelt thank you to all those who chose to try out the Viking Frontiers: Prologue Playest version! Thanks to your reports, suggestions and valuable feedback, our team was able to prepare the first Hotfix, which addresses several important issues that you Vikings told us about.

Please know that each of your reports and ideas is carefully analyzed by our team, so we will be grateful for every piece of information you decide to share with us. The fastest and most convenient way to provide us with your opinion is to use this 👉 dedicated Feedback Form.

[h2]Hotfix 1.1.0p Notes:[/h2]
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• Fixed an issue with saving game progress
• Fixed a bug that caused cut trees to disappear underground
• Fixed rain behavior (raining inside the shipwreck)
• Added an option to bind mouse keys
• The settlers' needs and diseases system has been disabled
• Improved the effect of structure decals on logs

Note: After updating the game, your saves may stop working. We apologize for the inconvenience!

[h2]Please note 🤔[/h2]
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Keep in mind that this is only a "work-in-progress" version of the game, the main goal of which is to present the overall concept of this project and its novelties. Remember, that at this stage you may encounter some bugs and problems, as the title is still in development. Viking Frontiers is sure to receive numerous patches, most of them based on your feedback, so please share your thoughts via our Discord server, Social Media or Steam.

[h3]Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! 🖐️[/h3]

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Viking Frontiers: Prologue Playtest is now LIVE 📣

[h2]Greetings, warriors! ✊[/h2]
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And so, the saga unfolds once again. On this day, the Gods took their chosen ones and sent them into the uncharted, hostile wilderness that they would now call home. Will they rebuild the power of their clan? Will they overcome the hardships of nature? And most importantly - will they survive? It all depends on you - their honorable Jarl.

[h2]The Prologue Playtest has just started, and you can become our tester 🤩[/h2]
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We are incredibly excited to announce that from now on, you can all enter our latest Steam Viking Frontiers Playtest. To do so, visit the Viking Frontiers: Prologue Steam page and find the Playtest section (just above the announcements). Next, look for the green Request Access button ✅, click it and... it's done!

After requesting access, you should soon receive a message that you have been approved to Playtest. We will try to provide access to as many of you as possible. At the same time, we would like to point out that testers are selected randomly by the Steam panel.

We hope you are ready to take control of your clan's future and return to the majestic Nordic lands. This time, you will dive into the new, enhanced and more refined version of Viking Frontiers for an even deeper and more thrilling experience. Explore, gather, build, craft, manage, and fight in the name of the Gods to prove yourself as one of history’s greatest Viking leaders 👑 Sounds amazing, right?

[h2]Your feedback is priceless 📜[/h2]
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Please know that your feedback is very important to our entire team and that we remain at your disposal on our Discord server, Social Media channels and Steam Discussions. The fastest and most convenient way to provide us with your opinion is to use this dedicated Feedback Form.

Every bit of information can be crucial, so we encourage you to share your thoughts on the Viking Frontiers: Prologue Playtest version!

[h2]Please note 🤔[/h2]
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Keep in mind that this is only a "work-in-progress" version of the game, the main goal of which is to present the overall concept of this project and its novelties. Remember, that at this stage you may encounter some bugs and problems, as the title is still in development. Viking Frontiers is sure to receive numerous patches, most of them based on your feedback, so please share your thoughts via our Discord server, Social Media or Steam.

[h3]Thank you[/h3]

[h3]Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! 🖐️[/h3]

Jarl's Guide #7 - Tools & Weapon Crafting 🔨

[h2]Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊[/h2]
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Although the title of Jarl is eminently honorable, it comes with great responsibility. Know that managing your own settlement 👑 is a difficult endeavor fraught with hardships, meaningful decisions, and deadly threats. Your life and that of your tribemates can be brought to an abrupt end by harsh weather, famine, cold, untamed wildlife or ferocious animals… and the list goes on. Fear not, however, as the wisdom of the sages and numerous valuable tips are coming to your aid.

This time we will focus on one of the most useful skills out there, which will be crucial in all stages of the game. Regardless of whether you are a naked shipwreck, the ruler of a small settlement, or the Jarl of a large community, this activity will accompany you all the time. 🛠️ Roll up your sleeves, everyone, we have a lot of work ahead of us!

[h2]Your first contact with crafting 🫰[/h2]
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At the beginning of your adventure, as a lonely survivor, you will only have your wits and your hands at your disposal. And it is at this early stage that your career as a craftsman will begin! Remember that the environment around you contains plenty of resources that can be turned into useful tools 🪨 These may be sticks, stones, lumps of metal, or plant elements. Be sure to collect them all, as you never know when they will come in handy.

The first tools you will craft will be stone tools - simple and low quality, but still helpful and ready to make without any additional help other than your own hands. Handcrafting will allow you to make, for example, a knife, a pickaxe, or a hammer, which will teach you the basics of crafting and tools usage.

During each crafting action, regardless of what item you are creating, the crafting panel will tell you exactly what resources and items you need to proceed. This way, you will always know if you are ready to start your work on the tool or weapon you need.

[h2]In pursuit of better quality ⚒️[/h2]
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Once you successfully reunite with your clan, you will quickly discover that stone tools are not enough. Fortunately, the workshop and its workbench will come to your aid. Thanks to the mentioned workbench, you will be able to prepare more advanced tools... as long as you manage to obtain the appropriate resources needed to create them first.

The production of more advanced tools often requires not only valuable resources, but also the preparation of semi-finished products or elements. These may be metal bars, handles, or ax heads. Some of the items are simpler, while others are much more complicated, thus crafting them is more time-consuming and requires, for example, access to a forge or tannery.

As you probably guessed, higher quality tools will allow you to perform new activities (like mining harder varieties of metal ores) or make your work faster and more enjoyable (for example while chopping down the trees) 🌲. Remember that your clan folk can also use various types of tools that you have made for them, and their quality and type will significantly affect their effectiveness.

[h2]Top tier weapons, armor and tools 🏅[/h2]
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The culmination of your career as a craftsman will be the creation of magnificent steel tools that are unmatched in speed and efficiency. However, the best of the best are famous for creating beautiful yet deadly weapons and armor 🛡️

When you go to the forest, where you can encounter various types of beasts, you will quickly appreciate the steel spear, which will give you a much better chance of survival than its stone counterpart. The same applies to your warriors, who need good equipment that will help them cope with even the most unfavorable conditions. When you give them high-quality swords, axes, spears, or shields, almost nothing will be able to stop them.

As you can see, crafting is one of the most important skills you can learn. It will be useful to you at every stage of the game and will have a huge impact on the development of your settlement. Remember to always use your resources wisely so that you can freely craft what your Viking community needs the most. Happy crafting, Jarl!

[h3]Join the clan[/h3]
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We hope you find the seventh entry in our series helpful and interesting. Now that you have all the necessary knowledge about crafting, it's time for you to test your skills in practice.

Ah, one more thing - and this is important 😁 Do not forget to wishlist the Viking Frontiers Prologue version on this Steam Page » and sign up for the upcoming Playtest!

[h3]Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! 🖐️[/h3]

[h3]Have you seen our other games?[/h3]
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[h4]Builders of Greece[/h4]
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[h4]Crown of Greed[/h4]
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[h4]Gimle: The Broken Prophecy[/h4]
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Jarl's Guide #6 - Farming and breeding 🧑‍🌾

[h2]Greetings, mighty Vikings! ✊[/h2]
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Although the title of Jarl is eminently honorable, it comes with great responsibility. Know that managing your own settlement 👑 is a difficult endeavor fraught with hardships, meaningful decisions, and deadly threats. Your life and that of your tribemates can be brought to an abrupt end by harsh weather, famine, cold, untamed wildlife or ferocious animals… and the list goes on. Fear not, however, as the wisdom of the sages and numerous valuable tips are coming to your aid.

It's time to take care of the bellies of our clansfolk and make sure that their tables will never run out of food, so much needed in the harsh Nordic lands. The specter of famine is one of the Vikings' greatest fears ☠️ so your task will be to make sure that hunger never knocks on the gates of your settlement. But... how to do it?

[h2]Farming as one of the most stable food sources 👩‍🌾[/h2]
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Soil, if used properly, can produce abundant crops that will fill your granaries. Well... easier said than done! Farming requires not only appropriate knowledge and skills, but also specialized tools. But let's start from the beginning - the first step in your agriculture adventure will be choosing the right place where your fields will be created.

[h3]Farmer guide - step by step:[/h3]

1️⃣. Take a moment to walk around your settlement and decide where you want to plant the first farms 🌾 The location should be flat and free from any rocks or trees. When you find the perfect spot, use the radial menu to set up your first fields.

2️⃣. Only fertile soil can grow crops. Therefore, the next step will be to enrich it with a special fertilizer. At this point, you will need a shovel that will allow you to perform this crucial action.

3️⃣. After the fields are made fertile, they need to be dug up and loosened with a hoe. Break through the tough soil, reach the deeper layers, and get it ready for planting seeds.

4️⃣. Now it's time to plant seeds in your fields. Select the crop that fits your needs best (like cabbage, turnips, carrots, grain or other) and spread the seeds across the prepared soil.

5️⃣. And now... we wait! Remember, that while you wait for the harvest, you can take care of other important matters and activities.

6️⃣. The final and most rewarding stage is harvesting. Take your sickle, head to the fields, and gather the golden grain or other valuable crops. Well done! Now your people won’t have to worry about hunger and can enjoy the fruits of your labor.

[h2]Animal breeding 🐮[/h2]
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Animal breeding is the perfect complement to farming. Animal products will help you supplement your food supply and make your fellow Vikings happier. Animals such as cows and chickens have found their place in human settlements for thousands of years, and your foothold is no exception.

Unlike crops, animals need a roof over their heads 🐔 With that in mind, start by building a Chicken Coop or a Barn to house your first flocks. When the structures are ready, place the animals in them. To obtain eggs, milk or meat, you need to make sure your livestock have something to eat. And this is where agriculture comes in handy!

Your animals will happily eat agricultural produce that you obtain from your fields. Remember to maintain the right balance between what is intended for people and what is intended for livestock 🍽️ By doing so, you will guarantee that your people are fed for good, enabling them to address other vital issues that will further strengthen and enhance your settlement.

[h3]Join the clan[/h3]
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We hope you find the sixth entry in our series helpful and interesting. Now that you have all the necessary knowledge about the farming and breeding, it's time for you to test your skills in practice.

Ah, one more thing - and this is important 😁 Do not forget to wishlist the Viking Frontiers Prologue version on this Steam Page » and sign up for the upcoming Playtest!

[h3]Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! 🖐️[/h3]

Sign up for the Viking Frontiers: Prologue Playtest ☝️

[h2]Greetings, warriors! ✊[/h2]
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Through our conversations with you, dear Jarls, we know exactly how much you’re looking forward to leading your own Viking clan once again. Your questions about when you'll have the chance to set sail for unknown lands and start a new settlement regularly appeared on our Discord server, Social Media channels and Steam Discussions panel. We decided that we could not leave them unanswered, so...

[h2]We have just opened Prologue Playtest Sign-ups 📜[/h2]
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And you all can apply for access right now! To do this, visit the Viking Frontiers: Prologue Steam page and find the Playtest section (just above the announcements). Next, look for the green Request Access button ✅, click it and... it's done!

[h2]Please Note 🤓[/h2]
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Keep in mind that this is only a "work-in-progress" version of the game, the main goal of which is to present the overall concept of this project and its novelties. Remember, that at this stage you may encounter some bugs and problems, as the title is still in development. Viking Frontiers is sure to receive numerous patches, most of them based on your feedback. Thank you for your understanding!

It's also worth mentioning that the full version of the game will be much richer in content, with a multitude of new features, events and activities that the player can undertake. The Playtest showcases only a fraction of what awaits us in the future, however we believe it will give you an understanding of what Viking Frontiers is all about.

[h2]What awaits you in the Prologue Playtest? ⚒️[/h2]
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A powerful storm took its toll. The remnants of your clan have washed ashore. Supplies, tools and weapons have disappeared deep underwater... The situation looks bleak.

As the leader of the tribe, your job will be to keep your people sheltered, fed, and safe. Explore an unknown island, obtain resources, craft tools, build houses and workshops, cultivate the land, and lead your clan to regain its former glory. Who knows, you might even develop a relationship with the mighty pantheon of Norse gods... or challenge other Jarls.

The main goal of the Playtest is to familiarize players with the basic gameplay mechanics and gather their valuable feedback. Speaking of which, we will soon publish a dedicated Playtest Feedback Form. Be sure to share your feelings and thoughts about the game, alright?

[h2]More info coming soon! 📣[/h2]
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We promise that we won't make you wait long for Playtest to launch. Be on the lookout, as we will soon provide more information about its start date. We wish you good luck in gaining access and great adventures in unexplored Nordic lands.

[h3]Thank you, Vikings! Until next time! 🖐️[/h3]