King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

Released Oct 2012

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone entry of the beloved tactical RPG series set in the world of The Legend, generations after its events. You will lead a Viking hero, wield Rune Magic, command Valkyries, and defend the northern lands of Endoria from an undead invasion.

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Evaluation

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North launched on October 25, 2012 and received its only DLC, Ice and Fire, on January 30, 2014. Following that release, the developer issued a major update patch for the DLC on May 20, 2014, but no further content has been announced or released since then. The DLC list shows only one entry, and it is fully released. Developer news posts from 2019 and onward (covering the King's Bounty II announcement and a publisher update about an unrelated game, Bylina) make no mention of any new content for Warriors of the North. The game has been stable and complete since the Ice and Fire DLC shipped in January 2014. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no outstanding roadmap commitments, and no developer statements indicating further content is planned.
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The only DLC for the game, Ice and Fire, was released on January 30, 2014. No additional DLC entries exist in the store listing.
dlc listing · Jan 30, 2014 source content shipped
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Developer announced King's Bounty II, a new entry in the series, with no mention of any future content for Warriors of the North.
news post · Aug 15, 2019 source development ending
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Achievements
64
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone entry in the King’s Bounty series and a narrative follow-up set in the same world as King’s Bounty: The Legend. A generation has passed since the events of the original adventure, but peace in Endoria has proven fragile.

From the frozen northern lands, a new threat rises. An undead army spreads across the region, pushing ever closer to the heart of the kingdom. You play as Olaf, a Viking warrior and the youngest son of Tormund the Fierce, tasked with defending his homeland and stopping the advance of the dead.

What begins as a local conflict soon turns into a full-scale campaign across the northern reaches of Endoria. You must liberate the land of Nordig, travel between icy islands, ancient strongholds, and war-torn territories, and carefully prepare your army for increasingly dangerous encounters.

Exploration takes place in real time across a large hand-crafted world, while battles unfold in deep, turn-based tactical combat. Positioning, morale, unit synergy, and preparation are critical, as enemies grow stronger and mistakes become harder to recover from.

Warriors of the North expands the tactical core of the series with Rune Magic, a new system that allows units to expend runes for powerful temporary bonuses in battle. These effects can turn the tide of combat when used at the right moment, adding a new layer of strategic decision-making.

Olaf is not alone in his campaign. He is aided by five Valkyries, powerful companions who grant unique bonuses and abilities. Choosing how to rely on their strengths becomes an important part of long-term strategy, both on the battlefield and throughout progression.

The northern setting introduces new Viking-inspired units such as Berserkers and Skalds, enhanced Rage mechanics, and a campaign built around constant escalation. With its darker tone, expanded systems, and distinct identity, King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North delivers a deeper and more demanding tactical experience that builds on the legacy of The Legend while offering a fresh strategic focus.

Standalone Viking campaign

Experience a new chapter in the world of Endoria, focused on the frozen northern lands and an undead invasion.

  • Play as Olaf, a Viking hero

Lead the youngest son of Tormund the Fierce and liberate Nordig from the forces of the dead.

  • Rune Magic system

A new tactical layer that lets units spend runes for powerful temporary bonuses during combat.

  • Five Valkyrie companions

Strategic companions that provide unique bonuses and abilities, shaping both battles and long-term planning.

  • New Viking-inspired units and enhanced Rage mechanics

Command Berserkers, Skalds, and other northern units designed for aggressive, momentum-driven combat.

  • Large hand-crafted northern world

Explore icy islands, ancient fortresses, and war-torn regions filled with quests, secrets, and challenging encounters.

  • Deep turn-based tactical combat

Battles reward positioning, unit synergy, smart use of runes, and careful preparation over brute force.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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