Northgard: new Clan of the Bear introduced to popular Viking strategy game

Shiro Games will today introduce a new faction, the Clan of the Bear, to their Viking strategy game Northgard. The studio is also happy to announce that press will be able to have an exclusive first look at the upcoming single player campaign mode, at gamescom, from the 22nd to the 24th of August. If you are interested in a presentation and an interview with the developers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Members of the Clan of the Bear are known to be the most resilient warriors and excel in defensive wars. Hailing from the northern reaches of the realm, they are also well suited to endure the freezing winters of Northgard. Stalwart protectors of the land, the Clan of the Bear receives bonuses during winter as well as two exclusive units: the Shieldmaiden, true defender of her people replacing the clan’s warchief as its leader, and the Armored Bear, a powerful defensive unit that cannot enter enemy territory.

The new clan comes with an update introducing a host of fixes and improvements, including an improved AI and balance between Clans. More details can be found in the latest patch notes.

Northgard was released on Steam Early Access on February 22nd and quickly became one of the most popular strategy games on the platform, being consistently featured as a global top seller in the weeks after launch.