What changed in Northgard: Definitive Edition in 2022

71 updates · 16 main milestones · Jan 26, 2022 to Dec 13, 2022

  1. 19 events
    Building Panel Opening Restrictionbug fix

    It is no longer possible to open several building panels at once.

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    Tower Attack Display Fixedbug fix

    Units attacking a tower on a Landvidi zone are now displayed correctly.

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    Introduction of the Southern Kingdomsnew contentMilestone

    A new civilization with unique buildings, units, and gameplay mechanics.

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    Food Transfer Bug Fixed in Campaignbug fix

    It is no longer possible to send Food without assigned Merchants in Campaign 1 - Mission 7.

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    Rat Infestation Event Introducedbalance change

    Rats now target houses and reduce Food production in the zone, with protections available.

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    Tool Transfer Bug Fixedbug fix

    It is no longer possible to transfer a tool or relic being forged to an ally by transferring the forge building.

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    New Campaign with 8 Missionsnew contentMilestone

    A new campaign featuring unique gameplay twists and a new story centered around new and returning protagonists.

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    New Achievements for the Campaignnew content

    New achievements for completing main and secondary objectives in the new campaign.

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    Pathfinding Issues Resolvedbug fix
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    New Faction: The Kingdom of the Lionnew contentMilestone

    A new faction focused on religious and military means, featuring unique mechanics and units.

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    Helheim Invasion Event Fixedbug fix

    The Helheim Invasion event now works correctly.

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    Minor UI Issues Notedchanges

    Several minor UI issues have been acknowledged.

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    Mining Progression Display Fixedbug fix

    Mining progression is now correctly displayed.

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    Spike Barricade Visibility Fixedbug fix

    Spike Barricade now correctly appears on all zones.

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    Conquest Notification Issue Fixedbug fix

    Notification for unlocking a special Townhall no longer displays if already unlocked.

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    The Cross of Vidar Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The long awaited second campaign for Northgard, introducing a new faction and storyline.

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    Thralls Food Gathering Bug Fixedbug fix

    Thralls no longer gather more Food in a zone with a Silo if not assigned to a Food production building.

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    Creative Mode Name Change Functionalitybug fix

    Names can now be changed in Creative Mode.

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    Kraken Damage Reworkbug fix

    Damages inflicted by Kraken final Conquest bonus have been reworked.

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  2. 3 events
    New Town Hall Skinnew content

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

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    New Arachnophobia Modenew content

    Players can activate an arachnophobia mode in the options menu to manage encounters with new creatures.

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    Night of the Living Draugar Eventseasonal event

    A spooky special event featuring a new Draugrheim biome and terrifying creatures.

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  3. 13 events
    Exploration of Sitesgameplay

    Wolf Dens, Draugr Tombs, Ruins, and Shipwrecks can be explored a second time for additional resources.

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    Improved Font System for 4k Monitorsui ux

    Text displayed crisply on 4k monitors.

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    Improved Localizationlocalization

    Various texts improved for better understanding.

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    Various Bug Fixesbug fix

    Fixed multiple bugs affecting gameplay and UI.

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    Introduction of the Clan of the Eaglenew contentMilestone

    The ninth clan, Hræsvelg, introduces new mechanics and units.

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    Boneyard MechanicgameplayMilestone

    Cleared zones turn into Boneyards, providing resources and healing units.

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    New Clan AbilitiesgameplayMilestone

    New abilities replace existing ones, enhancing gameplay strategies.

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    Aviaries Replace Scout CampsgameplayMilestone

    Aviaries train Falconers and reveal Buried Caches over time.

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    Falconers' Exploration AbilitiesgameplayMilestone

    Falconers gain Lore when exploring uncharted lands and can explore various sites outside their territory.

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    Clan Units Resource Consumptionbalance change

    Units outside territory consume -30% Food and Firewood.

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    Relic and Forbidden Cache MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Relics reveal Forbidden Caches containing rare resources and enhance military units' attack power.

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    Multiplayer Performance Optimizationperformance

    Various game systems optimized to improve multiplayer performance.

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    Zone Upgradesgameplay

    Zones can be upgraded using Food, increasing housing and warband capacity.

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  4. 2 events
    Preview of the Clan of the Eaglenew content

    Introducing the next Northgard clan, the Clan of the Eagle, led by Grif, the only survivor of an extinct clan.

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    New Campaign Chapter Announcementnew content

    Announcement of the next chapter of the Northgard campaign, with more details to be released soon.

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  5. 1 event
    Cross of Vidar Campaign Announcementnew contentMilestone

    A new campaign for Northgard, following Rig's Saga, where heroes escape to a foreign land amidst the onset of Ragnarök.

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  6. 23 events
    Diplomacy Screen Neutral Faction Display Fixbug fix

    Display of eradicated neutral factions in the Diplomacy screen has been fixed.

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    Sickness Healing Reductionbalance change

    Sick clan members regain 50% less health from healing.

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    Missing Sound Effects Addedbug fix

    Missing SFX added.

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    Ancient Graveyard Research Visibility Fixbug fix

    Research progression can no longer be seen through the fog.

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    New Expeditions for Rat Clan Achievementsnew content

    New expeditions related to rat clan achievements have been added.

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    Heal Icon Display Fixbug fix

    Heal icon no longer displayed over mouse cursor when Shamans or Eir selected.

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    Garm’s Incarnation Heal and Decay Fixbug fix

    Garm’s Incarnation heal and decay now properly affects the unit.

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    Rat Clan Enrollment Cost Reductionbalance change

    Wounded units cost reduced from -50% to -30% Kröwns to train as military units.

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    Neutral Faction Eradication Reward Fixbug fix

    Eradicating a neutral faction now grants the appropriate reward.

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    Pain Suppressant Speed Adjustmentbalance change

    Wounded units move and attack 30% faster, reduced to 20%.

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    Missing Houses Notification Fixbug fix

    Missing houses notification does not trigger anymore when playing the clan of the Rat.

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    Garm’s Incarnation Active Bonus Display Fixbug fix

    Active bonus display now reflects the right value.

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    Chapter 8 Objective Validation Fixbug fix

    Chapter 8 secondary objective colonize Jötnar camp can be validated.

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    Eir Warchief Stat Adjustmentsbalance change

    Health increased from 75 to 80; Attack decreased from 15 to 12; Defense decreased from 10 to 9.

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    Dual Relic Build Fix in Conquestbug fix

    Players can build two different relics in conquest if they play the same clan.

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    Rat Clan Overwork Production Adjustmentbalance change

    Production increased from 50% to 30%.

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    Offering Well Icon Fixbug fix

    Offering well icon doesn’t appear as influencing a neutral faction when separated by a cliff.

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    Stats and Conquests Progress Override Fixbug fix

    Update no longer overrides and deletes current Stats and Conquests progress.

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    Rat Clan Conquest Bonus Fixbug fix

    Rat conquest bonus transmitting sickness to enemy units now correctly attributes kills to the Rat clan.

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    Skirmisher’s Camps Build Fixbug fix

    Rat can build Skirmisher’s camps during 'Hostile Lands'.

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    Garm Incarnation Move Speed and Defense Reductionbalance change

    Move speed reduced by 33%; Defense decreased from 20 to 16.

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    Achievement Progress Tracking Fixbug fix

    Achievement progress should now be correctly tracked.

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    Last Stand Shaman Upgrade Defense Reductionbalance change

    Shaman reduces nearby enemies' defense from -30% to -20% for 5 seconds upon death.

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  7. 10 events
    Food Production Changesbalance change

    Changes to food production values for various recipes.

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    Introduction of the Clan of the Ratnew contentMilestone

    The eighth clan, Dodsvagr, introduces new mechanics and units.

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    Overwork MechanicgameplayMilestone

    Overwork replaces Feast, boosting production at the cost of worker health.

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    Cremation of Corpses for LoregameplayMilestone

    Killing foes or losing units allows cremation at the Shaman Camp, producing Lore and attracting new villagers.

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    Shaman Camp Replaces Healer HutgameplayMilestone

    The Shaman Camp trains Shamans who can fight and heal multiple units, even outside territory.

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    Wounded Villagers Start with the Clan of the RatgameplayMilestone

    The clan starts with more villagers, but they arrive wounded and are exempt from Happiness requirements.

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    Town Hall Tooltip Additionui ux

    Added tooltip displaying current population growth bonus on Town Hall gauge.

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    Sheepfold Cost Increasebalance change

    The cost of Sheepfold has increased from 60 to 80 Wood.

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    Wounded Units Cost Reductionbalance change

    Wounded units cost -50% Kröwns to train as military units.

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    Multiple Bug Fixesbug fix

    Various bugs fixed including issues with Jotnar factions, achievements, and UI.

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