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Lead Viking hero Olaf across Endoria to resist an undead invasion, exploring in real time and directing armies in turn-based battles.
Released 25 Oct 2012
Explore Icy Islands
Command Viking Armies
Spend Runes in Battle
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.
Developed by Fulqrum Publishing · Published by Fulqrum Publishing









Play as Olaf, a Viking hero defending the northern lands of Endoria from an advancing undead army. His campaign takes him across Nordig and other regions, from icy islands to ancient strongholds, as he works to push back the invasion.
Explore the world in real time, take on quests, collect items, and recruit troops to build an army. Encounters shift to turn-based tactical battles, where unit positioning and the combination of different forces shape each fight.
Develop Olaf through skills and progression, and draw on five Valkyrie companions for distinct abilities and bonuses. Rune Magic adds another battle option: units can spend runes to gain temporary effects, while new Viking-inspired troops bring their own abilities to the army.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its turn-based battles, the range of units they can recruit and combine, and the appeal of exploring a large world with a Viking theme. Some also value the added tactical options from runes and Valkyrie abilities, along with the music and substantial campaign. Reviews frequently qualify this praise with complaints about crashes, bugs, and stretches of repetitive combat or backtracking.
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.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 64 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 74/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |