What changed in Northgard: Definitive Edition in 2022
71 updates · 16 main milestones · Jan 26, 2022 to Dec 13, 2022
- 19 eventsBuilding Panel Opening Restrictionbug fix
It is no longer possible to open several building panels at once.
SteamTower Attack Display Fixedbug fixUnits attacking a tower on a Landvidi zone are now displayed correctly.
SteamIntroduction of the Southern Kingdomsnew contentMilestoneA new civilization with unique buildings, units, and gameplay mechanics.
SteamFood Transfer Bug Fixed in Campaignbug fixIt is no longer possible to send Food without assigned Merchants in Campaign 1 - Mission 7.
SteamRat Infestation Event Introducedbalance changeRats now target houses and reduce Food production in the zone, with protections available.
SteamTool Transfer Bug Fixedbug fixIt is no longer possible to transfer a tool or relic being forged to an ally by transferring the forge building.
SteamNew Campaign with 8 Missionsnew contentMilestoneA new campaign featuring unique gameplay twists and a new story centered around new and returning protagonists.
SteamNew Achievements for the Campaignnew contentNew achievements for completing main and secondary objectives in the new campaign.
SteamPathfinding Issues Resolvedbug fixSteamNew Faction: The Kingdom of the Lionnew contentMilestoneA new faction focused on religious and military means, featuring unique mechanics and units.
SteamConquest Notification Issue Fixedbug fixNotification for unlocking a special Townhall no longer displays if already unlocked.
SteamThe Cross of Vidar Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe long awaited second campaign for Northgard, introducing a new faction and storyline.
SteamThralls Food Gathering Bug Fixedbug fixThralls no longer gather more Food in a zone with a Silo if not assigned to a Food production building.
SteamKraken Damage Reworkbug fixDamages inflicted by Kraken final Conquest bonus have been reworked.
Steam - 3 eventsNew Town Hall Skinnew content
Earn a new Town Hall skin by finishing a game in the Draugrheim game mode.
SteamNew Arachnophobia Modenew contentPlayers can activate an arachnophobia mode in the options menu to manage encounters with new creatures.
SteamNight of the Living Draugar Eventseasonal eventA spooky special event featuring a new Draugrheim biome and terrifying creatures.
Steam - 13 eventsExploration of Sitesgameplay
Wolf Dens, Draugr Tombs, Ruins, and Shipwrecks can be explored a second time for additional resources.
SteamIntroduction of the Clan of the Eaglenew contentMilestoneThe ninth clan, Hræsvelg, introduces new mechanics and units.
SteamBoneyard MechanicgameplayMilestoneCleared zones turn into Boneyards, providing resources and healing units.
SteamNew Clan AbilitiesgameplayMilestoneNew abilities replace existing ones, enhancing gameplay strategies.
SteamAviaries Replace Scout CampsgameplayMilestoneAviaries train Falconers and reveal Buried Caches over time.
SteamFalconers' Exploration AbilitiesgameplayMilestoneFalconers gain Lore when exploring uncharted lands and can explore various sites outside their territory.
SteamClan Units Resource Consumptionbalance changeUnits outside territory consume -30% Food and Firewood.
SteamRelic and Forbidden Cache MechanicsgameplayMilestoneRelics reveal Forbidden Caches containing rare resources and enhance military units' attack power.
SteamMultiplayer Performance OptimizationperformanceVarious game systems optimized to improve multiplayer performance.
SteamZone UpgradesgameplayZones can be upgraded using Food, increasing housing and warband capacity.
Steam - 2 eventsPreview 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.
SteamNew Campaign Chapter Announcementnew contentAnnouncement of the next chapter of the Northgard campaign, with more details to be released soon.
Steam - 1 eventCross 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.
Steam - 23 eventsDiplomacy Screen Neutral Faction Display Fixbug fix
Display of eradicated neutral factions in the Diplomacy screen has been fixed.
SteamAncient Graveyard Research Visibility Fixbug fixResearch progression can no longer be seen through the fog.
SteamNew Expeditions for Rat Clan Achievementsnew contentNew expeditions related to rat clan achievements have been added.
SteamHeal Icon Display Fixbug fixHeal icon no longer displayed over mouse cursor when Shamans or Eir selected.
SteamGarm’s Incarnation Heal and Decay Fixbug fixGarm’s Incarnation heal and decay now properly affects the unit.
SteamRat Clan Enrollment Cost Reductionbalance changeWounded units cost reduced from -50% to -30% Kröwns to train as military units.
SteamNeutral Faction Eradication Reward Fixbug fixEradicating a neutral faction now grants the appropriate reward.
SteamPain Suppressant Speed Adjustmentbalance changeWounded units move and attack 30% faster, reduced to 20%.
SteamMissing Houses Notification Fixbug fixMissing houses notification does not trigger anymore when playing the clan of the Rat.
SteamGarm’s Incarnation Active Bonus Display Fixbug fixActive bonus display now reflects the right value.
SteamChapter 8 Objective Validation Fixbug fixChapter 8 secondary objective colonize Jötnar camp can be validated.
SteamEir Warchief Stat Adjustmentsbalance changeHealth increased from 75 to 80; Attack decreased from 15 to 12; Defense decreased from 10 to 9.
SteamDual Relic Build Fix in Conquestbug fixPlayers can build two different relics in conquest if they play the same clan.
SteamOffering Well Icon Fixbug fixOffering well icon doesn’t appear as influencing a neutral faction when separated by a cliff.
SteamStats and Conquests Progress Override Fixbug fixUpdate no longer overrides and deletes current Stats and Conquests progress.
SteamRat Clan Conquest Bonus Fixbug fixRat conquest bonus transmitting sickness to enemy units now correctly attributes kills to the Rat clan.
SteamGarm Incarnation Move Speed and Defense Reductionbalance changeMove speed reduced by 33%; Defense decreased from 20 to 16.
SteamLast Stand Shaman Upgrade Defense Reductionbalance changeShaman reduces nearby enemies' defense from -30% to -20% for 5 seconds upon death.
Steam - 10 eventsIntroduction of the Clan of the Ratnew contentMilestone
The eighth clan, Dodsvagr, introduces new mechanics and units.
SteamOverwork MechanicgameplayMilestoneOverwork replaces Feast, boosting production at the cost of worker health.
SteamCremation of Corpses for LoregameplayMilestoneKilling foes or losing units allows cremation at the Shaman Camp, producing Lore and attracting new villagers.
SteamShaman Camp Replaces Healer HutgameplayMilestoneThe Shaman Camp trains Shamans who can fight and heal multiple units, even outside territory.
SteamWounded Villagers Start with the Clan of the RatgameplayMilestoneThe clan starts with more villagers, but they arrive wounded and are exempt from Happiness requirements.
SteamTown Hall Tooltip Additionui uxAdded tooltip displaying current population growth bonus on Town Hall gauge.
SteamWounded Units Cost Reductionbalance changeWounded units cost -50% Kröwns to train as military units.
SteamMultiple Bug Fixesbug fixVarious bugs fixed including issues with Jotnar factions, achievements, and UI.
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