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Northgard: Definitive Edition — patch notes and updates

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Revealing Northgard Battlegrounds2026-04-16Hello Vikings! We have partnered with Funday Games (the developers behind Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor) to bring you a brand new game set in the world of Northgard! This is… Northgard Battlegrounds A city-building auto-battler set in the Viking world of Northgard, where every building you place shapes your clan’s fate. Develop your village, claim the Gods’ blessings, and send your warband into battle against rival players! Every move counts—only one clan will stand. You can sign up to the closed playtest on the Steam Store page, invitation will be sent later this month. While you're there, be sure to wishlist the game for more Northgard ⚔️ ht
Patch notes for 03/03/20262026-03-03v4.0.19.43313 Major fixes Ranked Added security for lobbyfinder Added penality for missing ready check Bugfixes Owl Improved performance and optimization when placing relics Fixed interaction between Veterans and the Source of Urdarbrunnr Fixed Branch of Yggdrasil conquest bonus not transforming placed lore into Nomad Branches Raven Fixed relic issues during Frozen Sea event Snake Fixed Scorched Earth on Nidavellir providing resources without depleting Rockfall deposits Dragon Fixed a crash in Conquest when recruiting the Warchief for free Added missing Korean localization Fixed various crashes Added general optimizations
Patch Notes for 21/01/20262026-01-21v4.0.17.43257BugfixesConquest - Fixed crash at the end of a game after a domination winAdded security for random crashKnown issueMissing localizationMay still encounter random crashes if the security is not enoughOur China's network is currently mostly down. Games won't start in china on Northgard. P2P Games should work but could have some latency
Patch Notes for 15/01/20262026-01-15v4.0.15.43235BalancingSquirrelSeafood BuffetIncreases defensive power by 1/2/3 -> 1/1.25/1.5Initial cost 400 Fish, 200 Vegetables, 200 Mushrooms-> 250 Fish, 125 Vegetables and 125 MushroomsPower: 400 meat-> 300 FishDuration: 200 Fish-> 200 MushroomsForest BarbecueInitial cost 200 Meat, 300 Vegetables, 300 Mushrooms -> 100 meat, 200 Vegetables and 200 MushroomsPower: 400 Meat -> 200 meatDuration: 200 Mushrooms -> 300 MushroomsBugfixesRaven - Fixed crash when starting a conquest mission after loading a conquest saveKnown IssuesVarious reported crashesMissing localization
Patch Notes for 14/01/20262026-01-14v4.0.14.43224BalancingBearFame 200 : Having Borgild or Kaija or a Shield Bearer Camp in a zone increases local production by 10% -> 15%SquirrelMeals now take 10 seconds to be cookSeafood Buffet: Increases defensive power by 5%/10%/15% -> 1/2/3 flat defenseForest Barbecue: Increases attack power by 5%/10%/15% -> 1/2/3 flat attackConquest bonus - Basic version of the bonus "+1 ore each month" -> +1 ore every 2 monthsBugfixesBifrost -Fixed bonuses not showing in the menu (when unlocking a bonus or loading a save)Fixed Viking Forge issue for Kingdom clanAdded security to to prevent loss of control when killing the Wyvern on the Niflheim mapConque
Patch Notes for 08/01/20262026-01-08v4.0.11.43178 BugfixesBuilding - Fixed abandonned house not explorableHound - Fixed crash when trying to gather carcasses during fightKingdom - Fixed one military forge giving all military forgeOwl - Fixed Hypnotic spore not unlocking Miklagard trade route if placed outside the territoryUI - Fixed Ranked button greyed out when finishing a multiplayer gameAdded security to avoid random crashesKnown issuesMultiplayer (server) - Owl's Hypnotic spore doesn't unlock Miklagard trade route if placed in ennemy territoryCases of infinite loading map in conquest
Patch Notes for 07/01/20262026-01-07V4.0.10.43165BugfixesMenu - Fixed a crash when clicking on "See Tech Tree" in clan selectionSystem - General code improvementsOwl - Fixed deer/fish building being proposed in Bifrost after winterImproved relic placement performance (additional optimizations may be needed)Known IssuesBuilding - Abandonned house can't be exploredOwl - Hypnotic Spores doens't allow to trade Miklagard if placed outside your territory
Patch notes for 07/01/20262026-01-07v4.0.9.43154BugfixesBifrost -Fixed Objective UI not appearing after reconnectingFixed wood cost for the new Town Hall in Niflheim after colonizing the portal tileFixed Frostbite modifier incorrectly scaling Gulveig’s damageFixed Lynx lure appearing in the build menu without having Spoils of Plenty knowledgeRanked - Added security for FFA gamesBonus - Fixed Conquest/Frostbite bonuses not being applied after reconnectionRaven - Fixed a crash when raids targeted a tile with a building that has no owner (may also fix a relic-related issue)Rat - Fixed Valhalla event wood reward not increasing Shaman healing speedSave - Fixed a crash when loading a
Patch Notes for 18/12/20252025-12-18v4.0.6 New Mod - You can now join a multiplayer lobby with mods, without having it. It will automatically subscribe to itBalancingGenericsIncreased the ranked matchmaking rangeReverted Krown rewards from Ruins and Shipwrecks 75 -> 100Adjusted the resources granted by the third Frostbite reward:Wood/Food: 200 → 150Krowns: 500 → 300Iron: 10 → 5Stone: 20 → 10HorseReverted the Ruins and Shipwrecks Kröwn gain modifier 25% -> 50%Reduced the Great Tower health 250 -> 200The Bodyguard can now be recruited at the Völund’s ForgeSquirrelThe Bodyguard can now be recruited at the StoveBoarThe Giant Boar can now move into allied territory Bug fix Snake Fix
Patch notes for 11/12/20252025-12-11v4.0.2.43046 Changes and BalancingGenerics House - Nerf pop growth granted on upgraded houses : 5% -> 2.5% Victory Condition - Lore victory base requirement increased : 800 -> 1000 Raven - Added notification when a Raven player scout a player tile Relic Gefjun’s Jar Max production bonus 15% -> 20% Production bonus by happiness 1.5% -> 2% Happiness requirement 20% -> 30% Jörmunr Lore production decreased by 30%Kraken Endless Tides Pop growth and Spectral growth increased by 20% -> 10%Horse Warchiefs forge speed bonus decreased 40% -> 20%Boar Nerf Giant Boar stats 120 / 16 / 12 -> 110 / 13 / 12 (hp/atk/def) Bugfixes Boar - Fixed relic abuse all
Northgard Definitive Edition | Out Now!2025-12-04Hello warchiefs, Northgard Definitive Edition is available now. This free major update brings brand new content, and a host of changes, improvements and community requests to the base game! To celebrate the release, Northgard Definitive Edition and its DLC are up to 60% off their price! Now available The Definitive Edition now includes the base game, the Cross of Vidar expansion pack, 3 additional clans, "the art of Northgard" digital artbook and is priced at $34.99 What does this mean for you? If you own Northgard but don’t own some of the DLC mentioned above, they are now integrated into your game as a free update. If you own Northgard and
Tutorial videos2025-12-02Hey, Vikings! Before the release of Northgard Definitive Edition on Thursday 4 December, we collaborated with two content creators renowned for their Northgard videos. They have each made a video explaining a specific part of the game!How to play Northgard?Are you starting Northgard with the Definitive Edition and not sure how to play? No problem!Check out this beginner's guide by a fellow Viking, Crazy Dentist!How to play Ranked MultiplayerBefore challenging players from around the world in our ranked multiplayer mode, it would be wise to pick up a few tips from one of the veterans at the top of the leaderboard. ⚔️Check out this guide to the
Northgard Definitive Edition2025-10-30Hey Vikings! Prepare to return to Northgard at its finest with the release of the Definitive Edition on December 4th. This new edition is a tribute to eight years of battles, sagas, and to you, our incredible community, that made it all possible thanks to your support. After years of developing the game with you, the time is right for one final update. The Definitive Edition will add new content to the game but also change what the base game is by including additional clans and campaign. These changes will take place on December 4th in the form of a free major update if you already own Northgard.Today we’re showcasing all the changes that are
28 Draugrs later2025-10-16TEMPORARY GAME MODEStarting now and for until November 1st, we welcome you back to our spooky special event where you will be able to engage in battle in the terrifying Draugrheim biome. In this temporary game mode, you will have to conquer your fears in the land of the living dead and face some terrible (eight-legged) creatures roaming the land of Northgard. If you feel like some of these new creatures have more legs than you can tolerate, you can activate an arachnophobia mode in the options menu. TEMPORARY TOWN HALL SKIN REWARD Finish a game of Northgard in the new Draugrheim game mode (if you dare) and earn an exclusive Town Hall skin. Yo
Patch Notes for 16/10/20252025-10-16v3.7.58.42580EventHallowen event is now available until the first of November - Read more on the dedicated newsBugfixesBifrost - Fixed an issue where the Bifrost would not start properly on the serverHyppogriff - Fixed a crash caused by the Brazier UI
Patch notes for 09/10/20252025-10-09v3.7.57.42572 BugfixesLore Victory – Fixed incorrect amount required depending on the distance from the center of the mapAI – Now correctly takes new knowledgeWyvern – Fixed a crash occurring when it was killed while throwing a fireballBuilding – Fixed an issue where destroying a non-upgraded military building removed the upgrade bonus from unitsKingdom – Fixed a crash when building a mine on a Rimsteel tile in Monuments of the AncientsConquest – Fixed a spam event in Monuments of the Ancients when all AIs were killedOwl – Fixed Nomad Branch consuming foodOwl – Fixed Heart of Yggdrasil being available in the build menuUI – Fixed faith display
Patch notes for 25/09/20252025-09-25v3.7.54.42538 balancingConquest Between war and peace Buffed relation gained by killing foes and enemy units Buffed relation gained by befriending kobolds Added notification on Kobold relation gain/loss BugfixesClans Horse Fixed Völund's Forge not being destroyable and not having an upkeep Fixed Völund's Forge not available in Bifrost mode Stoat Fixed worker food consumption assigned on Duchy zone Turtle Fixed Supply Chain knowledge to be only applied on a zone with a caravan Hippogriff Monument of the ancient conquest - Fixed rimesteel generationOthers Units - Fixed Militias/Bodyguard/Lord/Mercenary Raid consuming food Map - Fixed debug map
Conquest update for 22/09/20252025-09-22Conquest & Balance - available now for Turtle Between War and Peace Earn the trust of the Kobold King by increasing your reputation with him, while defending him from enemy attacks. His survival is key to your conquest Sacred Lands Four powerful stones lie at the center of the land, each empowering a different path to victory: Domination, fame, trade, and wisdom. Control them wisely to gain the upper hand War is not an option Fafnir demands regular offerings. The clan that offers the least will face his wrath. Be generous or be destroyed. for Hyppogriff Monuments of the Ancients The gods watch from above, hungry for tribute. Through sacred fo
Patch Notes for 22/09/20252025-09-22v3.7.52.42509 Conquest Turtle - Added 3 conquests Between War and Peace Sacred Lands War is not an option Hyppogriff - Added 3 conquests Monuments of the Ancients Storm of Scales and Steel Walls Will Fall BalancingSnake Rapacious Resource gain is now capped at 4 units maximum Minimum gain is 1 unit per resource If multiple food types are available, production now only takes one food source into account Cloaked Food consumption reduction has been halvedHorse Wounded warchiefs no longer suffer a production penalty The Forge can now be built for free, but only one may exist at a time Clan of the horse now have a horse on its town hall 🐎 misceal
Patch Notes for 08/07/20252025-07-09v3.7.30.42250Bug FixesRanked - Fixed crash when opening the leaderboardTreasure - Fixed "admin only" decoration being visibleSnake - Fixed crash when choosing Spoils of PlentyHippogriff - Fixed Furnace keeper production on tile with two food buildingDragon - Fixed fame 200 not granting fame when capturing enemy unit