What changed in Northgard: Definitive Edition in 2026
77 updates · 8 main milestones · Jan 7, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026
- 5 eventsNorthgard Battlegrounds Early Access Launchnew contentMilestone
Northgard Battlegrounds is now available in Early Access with 4 clans: Stag, Raven, Wolf, and Bear.
SteamClan and Build Variety in BattlegroundsgameplayPlayers can create hundreds of builds using different clans and Gods' blessings.
SteamLeaderboard Reset for BattlegroundsnetworkThe leaderboard has been reset since the Demo, with a warning for the next season's closing.
SteamSteam Deck CompatibilityperformanceNorthgard Battlegrounds is verified for Steam Deck compatibility with dedicated controls.
SteamNorthgard Battlegrounds Early Access Releasedlc releaseMilestoneNorthgard Battlegrounds is releasing into Early Access on October 27.
Steam - 1 eventNew Clan: Clan of the Wolfnew content
The Demo will be updated on October 19 to include the Clan of the Wolf.
Steam - 3 eventsArachnophobia Mode Activationnew content
Activate an arachnophobia mode in the options menu to manage the new creatures.
SteamResident Draugr Temporary Game Modeseasonal eventEngage in battle in the Draugrheim biome until November 1st, facing terrifying creatures.
SteamExclusive Town Hall Skin Rewardnew contentFinish a game in the Draugrheim mode to earn an exclusive Town Hall skin.
Steam - 1 eventNorthgard Battlegrounds Demo Releasenew content
A demo for Northgard Battlegrounds will be available on October 6.
Steam - 3 events
- 5 events3 Patrons Offering Blessingsnew content
Three Patrons will provide blessings to players during the gameplay.
SteamIntroduction of Raven and Stag Clansnew contentMilestonePlayers will have access to the clan of the Raven and the clan of the Stag, each with their dedicated Skills.
Steam100+ Fate Cardsnew contentPlayers will have access to over 100 Fate Cards during the Open Beta.
SteamOpen Beta for Northgard Battlegroundsnew contentMilestoneStarting next Thursday, players can participate in the Open Beta for Northgard Battlegrounds during the Tacticon.
SteamOver 50 Usable Structuresnew contentMore than 50 structures will be available for players to use in their battles.
Steam - 2 eventsClosed Playtest Sign-Up for Northgard Battlegroundsnew content
Players can sign up for a closed playtest on the Steam Store page, with invitations to be sent later this month.
SteamAnnouncement of Northgard Battlegroundsnew contentMilestoneA new city-building auto-battler set in the Viking world of Northgard, developed in partnership with Funday Games.
Steam - 11 eventsFixed Branch of Yggdrasil conquest bonus not transforming placed lore into Nomad Branchesbug fixSteamFixed Scorched Earth on Nidavellir providing resources without depleting Rockfall depositsbug fixSteamImproved performance and optimization when placing relicsperformanceSteamAdded penalty for missing ready checkgameplaySteamAdded general optimizationsperformanceSteamAdded missing Korean localizationlocalizationSteamFixed a crash in Conquest when recruiting the Warchief for freebug fixSteamFixed relic issues during Frozen Sea eventbug fixSteamFixed interaction between Veterans and the Source of Urdarbrunnrbug fixSteamFixed various crashesbug fixSteamAdded security for lobbyfindernetworkSteam
- 4 eventsRaven Crash Fixbug fixMilestone
Fixed crash when starting a conquest mission after loading a conquest save.
SteamSeafood Buffet Cost and Power Changesbalance changeInitial cost changed from 400 Fish, 200 Vegetables, 200 Mushrooms to 250 Fish, 125 Vegetables, and 125 Mushrooms. Power changed from 400 meat to 300 Fish. Duration changed from 200 Fish to 200 Mushrooms.
SteamForest Barbecue Cost and Power Changesbalance changeInitial cost changed from 200 Meat, 300 Vegetables, 300 Mushrooms to 100 meat, 200 Vegetables, and 200 Mushrooms. Power changed from 400 Meat to 200 meat. Duration changed from 200 Mushrooms to 300 Mushrooms.
SteamSquirrel Defensive Power Adjustmentbalance changeIncreases defensive power from 1/2/3 to 1/1.25/1.5
Steam - 15 eventsForest Barbecue Attack Adjustmentbalance change
Forest Barbecue increases attack power from 5%/10%/15% to flat attack of 1/2/3.
SteamConquest Infinite Loading Preventionbug fixAdded security to prevent infinite loading caused by biome in Conquest.
SteamConquest Bonus Adjustmentbalance changeBasic version of the conquest bonus changed from '+1 ore each month' to '+1 ore every 2 months'.
SteamValhala Event Krown Trade Fixbug fixFixed krown not tradable during Valhala event on map without the Trade Victory activated.
SteamSeafood Buffet Defense Adjustmentbalance changeSeafood Buffet increases defensive power from 5%/10%/15% to flat defense of 1/2/3.
SteamBear Fame Production Increasebalance changeFame 200: Having Borgild or Kaija or a Shield Bearer Camp in a zone increases local production from 10% to 15%.
SteamBifrost Menu Bonus Display Fixbug fixFixed bonuses not showing in the menu when unlocking a bonus or loading a save.
SteamWyvern Control Loss Preventionbug fixAdded security to prevent loss of control when killing the Wyvern on the Niflheim map.
Steam - 6 eventsFixed abandoned house not explorablebug fixSteamFixed crash when gathering carcasses during fightbug fixSteamAdded security to avoid random crashesperformanceSteamFixed Ranked button greyed out after multiplayer gamebug fixSteamFixed military forge giving all military forgebug fixSteamFixed Hypnotic spore not unlocking Miklagard trade routebug fix
Issue occurs if placed outside the territory
Steam - 15 eventsFixed wood cost for the new Town Hall in Niflheim after colonizing the portal tilebug fixSteamFixed Valhalla event wood reward not increasing Shaman healing speedbug fixSteamFixed deer/fish building proposal in Bifrost after winterbug fixSteamAdded security for FFA games in RankednetworkSteamFixed a crash when raids targeted a tile with a building that has no ownerbug fix
May also fix a relic-related issue
SteamFixed Objective UI not appearing after reconnectingbug fixSteamFixed crash on 'See Tech Tree' in clan selectionbug fixSteamFixed Conquest/Frostbite bonuses not being applied after reconnectionbug fixSteamGeneral code improvementssystemSteamFixed Gayant spawning instead of Jotunn in Idavollbug fixSteamFixed a crash when loading a save from Master Supplier missionbug fixSteamFixed Lynx lure appearing in the build menu without having Spoils of Plenty knowledgebug fixSteamFixed Frostbite modifier incorrectly scaling Gulveig’s damagebug fixSteamFixed Borgil's buff in Rig's Saga mission 9bug fixSteam