The Banner Saga 3
Released Jul 2018
Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.
78% positive · 3,100 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
The Banner Saga 3 launched on July 26, 2018 as the explicitly described "epic conclusion" and "third and final game" in the Banner Saga trilogy — a self-contained, story-complete product by design. Following launch, Stoic released two paid DLC packs: Survival Mode on September 25, 2018, and Eternal Arena on December 12, 2018. The Eternal Arena launch post described it as something "the community had been asking about for years," framing it as a fulfillment of a long-standing fan request rather than the beginning of an ongoing content cycle. A follow-up bug fix patch on December 18, 2018 (with hotfixes running through January 16, 2019) handled balance and stability issues for Eternal Arena. All five DLC items listed on the store are released, and no unreleased DLC entries exist. The two news posts from 2020 and 2021 are publisher (Versus Evil) sale announcements that mention other games entirely and carry no signal about Banner Saga 3's development. There have been no developer communications about future Banner Saga 3 content since January 2019, no roadmaps, and no announcements of additional updates. The game launched as the conclusion of a trilogy and received its final content in December 2018.
Evidence
All five DLC items (soundtrack, legendary items, deluxe items, survival mode, eternal arena) are released with no unreleased entries remaining
Eternal Arena DLC launched, described as the last major content addition; framed as fulfilling a long-standing community request
Content
5 of 5 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Stoic Studio
Achievements
101
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
THE GAME
Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.
As the world crumbles around you, how will you survive when the Darkness draws near, and who will you trust with the fate of the world?
FEATURES
- A cast of powerful characters - In the final chapter of the Banner Saga, guide more than 40 heroes to survive against the toughest odds yet, many old and familiar faces, and some new allies you’ve never met before, including powerful menders and, for the first time, playable dredge. Just remember that nobody is safe.
- Decisions matter - Determine the fate of your travel-weary allies with a multitude of outcomes truly tailored to the decisions you make- not just here, but carried over from previous games in the trilogy as well. Nothing is unimportant. Nothing is forgotten.
- Finely-tuned tactical combat - in a series known for innovative combat, this chapter delivers more unique and custom battles than ever before, from disturbing new warped enemies and multi-wave combat to unique and powerful heroic titles for allies that can turn the tide of battle.
- A timeless art style - the gorgeous landscapes and animation of the Banner Saga are at their best in Banner Saga 3. Explore unimaginable vistas warped in strange and beautiful ways by the Darkness, and more fully-animated story moments than both the previous games combined.
- An epic soundtrack - composed by Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory, this final full-length score, recorded by a live orchestra, concludes the trilogy on a high note.
- Play it again - experience the trilogy as it was meant to played. Import your saves from one game to the next and discover a wealth of new an unexpected outcomes from decisions both large and small.
THE END HAS COME
As the Darkness covers the land, the end has truly come. Now it is up to you and the survivors who have travelled so far from home. The Banner Saga 3 brings closure as all is finally revealed in the definitive conclusion to the award-winning Banner Saga trilogy.
Rally your allies, steel your resolve and push into the wind!
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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