What changed in Northgard: Definitive Edition in 2021

Merchants no longer stop working when assigned after thralls to a trading post.

Multiple text and icon issues have been fixed, including gender neutrality and relic descriptions.

AI will now avoid moving its spectral warriors into ally territory.

New bonuses for clans include increased Krowns from trade routes and new ways to earn Fame.

Mercenary raids can now use Fire Javelins and have new conditions for sending and upgrading.

Activate an arachnophobia mode in the options menu to reduce the number of eight-legged creatures.

Raid upgrades now take 6 months to forge instead of 3.

Fame notifications are now displayed correctly for clients.

Corrected the difficulty noted as 'extreme' in saves and as 'hard' in the information window.

Earn a new Town Hall skin by finishing a game in the Draugrheim game mode.

Participate in a spooky special event featuring the new Draugrheim biome and face terrifying new creatures.

Scabbard of Gram relic now has a cooldown and applies penalties to enemies hit.

Negotiators now unlock the lighthouse and increase Kröwns production.

Torfin's attack power decreased from 15 to 14.

Food Preservation now provides +3 Food for each Silo.

Valkyries now produce +1 Happiness.

All military units gain +10% Dodge from the Gungnir relic.

Skalds now produce 1.5 Kröwns and their tools are free with reduced forge time.

Oskoreia ability cast time changed from 0 to 1.5 seconds.

Kaija regenerates Health and produces Food when on tiles with lake fishes.

Warriors' charge attack damage reduced from +50% to +30%.

Skirmishers' dodge chance increased by 10%.

Mask of Gullinbursti relic now provides +10 Food even if the Giant Boar is not summoned.

Special Fame Victory for the clan of the Squirrel removed and replaced with a new Fame requirement.

Upgrade cost for Training Camps reduced from -50% to -30%.

Prices of meals in Food increased depending on the number of clans sharing the meal.

Increased early game power for the Clan of the Kraken.

Resolved issues with clan abilities, including the double shot from the Clan of the Lynx and AI behavior in conquest battles.

The Stove replaces the Brewery, allowing Cooks to prepare meals that provide significant bonuses.

Unlock Gift Routes at the Trading Post to share resources with other clans, enhancing relationships.

The Clan of the Squirrel, led by Andhrímnir, features unique abilities and gameplay mechanics focused on resource management and culinary skills.

Several clan mechanics have been adjusted, including production bonuses and meal effects.

The Squirrel clan hoards resources in anticipation of winter, gaining a +30% production increase two months before winter but facing a +15% consumption increase during winter.

Fixed several text issues with Chinese localization and various display issues.

Zones adjacent to Yggdrasil's Root become Eldritch, providing bonuses to units and causing enemy units to potentially fight each other.

The clan can achieve a unique victory by reaching 1500 Fame.

Mielikki's recruitment cost increased from 80 to 150 krowns.

Commercial influence reduced from +20% to +10%.

Watchtower upkeep reduced by 50%.

Waves of mythical beasts now come every 3 months instead of 2.

Watch Tower building cost reduced from 60 to 50 woods.

Militia is now controllable by player, respawn frequency increased, and maximum militia count restored.

Both lynx movement speed reduced by 15%.

Dragonkin recruitment cost reduced from 50 to 40 krowns.

Cost of coastal exploration increased from 10 to 20 krowns.

Warrior recruitment cost increased from 20 to 30 krowns.

Trackers now defend themselves in close combat and have reduced attack from 11 to 10.

Attack power against Mythical Creatures increased from 50% to 30%.

Menders now produce 1 lore when not healing.

Players can now trade with two Jotunn factions: Skrymir and Fjolsvin, each granting a giant hero.

Skirmisher recruitment cost increased from 15 to 20 krowns.

Attack power and defense penalty reduced by 5% for each zone away from territory beyond the first.

Includes exclusive items and limited to 1000 copies.

Includes 12 Warchief skins, 20 Townhall skins, and 25 Decorations.

The Art of Northgard artbook details the game's development journey and is available for pre-order.

Two types of expeditions with varying difficulty and rewards.

New quests structured in hidden steps requiring players to complete in-game objectives.

The 5th major expansion introduces a new way to enjoy Northgard content through expeditions and free cosmetics.

Seasons now last three months, and ranked totems are now Decorations in the Treasures menu.

Players can craft cosmetics using silver obtained from expeditions, including Warchief and Townhall skins.