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Lead a Viking clan after Ragnarok, place buildings for adjacency bonuses and claim the blessings of the Old Gods. Then send your warband into asynchronous auto-battles against rival players — only one clan will stand.
Check before launch day
Release timing, price, demo access and platform details from official sources.
Clans, Warchiefs and builds
Borgild's Clan of the Bear joins at launch, Egil's Wolf clan landed in the demo, and every build path starts here.
Official screenshotAll Northgard Battlegrounds clans and Warchiefs
Compare Raven, Stag, Wolf and Bear, the four clans at Early Access launch, and the Warchiefs Brand, Liv, Egil and Borgild.
Official screenshotBear clan build: Borgild and Kaija the Armored Bear
Borgild's Clan of the Bear arrives at Early Access launch, fielding two Warchiefs with Armor and Warband clan skills and two unique structures that grant Regen and Frost.
Official screenshotWolf clan build: Egil and the Berserker Camp
Egil's Clan of the Wolf joined the demo on October 19 with an aggressive playstyle and dedicated buildings such as the Berserker Camp and its high crit chance.
Official screenshotRaven clan build guide
The Raven clan was one of the two clans in the October 6 demo. Plan its structures, Fate Cards and warband for a consistent ranked climb.
Official screenshotBest Northgard Battlegrounds builds and warband comps
Build paths for climbing the ranked ladder, from your opening structures and Fate Card picks to a late-game warband that can handle Mystical units.
Official screenshotNorthgard Battlegrounds tier list: clans, gods and structures
Ranked picks for the four launch clans, the gods and the strongest structures, tracked against balance patches such as 0.78.27d, which toned down Health, Tower and Thorns builds.
Stuck on your settlement or warband?
Balance Krowns and Lore, place buildings for adjacency bonuses and grow an army that wins the auto-battle.
Official screenshotEconomy guide: Krowns, Lore and villagers
Krowns are earned after every victory and expand your settlement and economy, while Lore pays for the Gods' blessings. Learn to balance both across a run.
Official screenshotBuilding placement and adjacency bonuses
Buildings gain adjacency bonuses when placed well, boosting both your economy and your military units. Plan a settlement layout that scales.
Official screenshotWhy do some buildings glow blue?
A quick answer to one of the most searched demo questions about building highlights on your settlement map.
Official screenshotHow combat works in Northgard Battlegrounds
Battles are automated and asynchronous: your warband fights other players' armies. Learn how units, Cleave and your structures decide each fight.
Official screenshotHow to get more units for your warband
Short on warriors? See how to grow your warband between battles and what holds your army size back.
Official screenshotWhat does 'upgrade target warband' do?
A short explainer for the warband upgrade targeting choice and how to pick the right target for your army.
Gods, Fate Cards and the meta
Hotfix 0.78.33d changed Scout Camp and Hall of Skalds. Check the gods, cards and builds that still lead the ladder.
Your Northgard Battlegrounds Journey
Start with the fundamentals, then find the next guide for your journey.
01Beginner GuideLearn how a round works, how to spend Krowns and Lore, and what to build in your first turns so your settlement snowballs instead of stalling.02Clan BuildsPick the right clan for your playstyle and follow Raven, Stag, Wolf and Bear build paths, from opening buildings to late-game warband.03Economy & Building PlacementMaster adjacency bonuses, find out why some buildings glow blue and plan a layout that maximizes resources and recruits.
04Gods & Fate CardsCompare the blessings of Odin, Baldr and Thor and learn which Fate Cards create the strongest synergies for climbing the ranked ladder.Planning your first ranked climb?
Pick a clan, read the meta and learn the systems that decide every auto-battle.
Official screenshotNorthgard Battlegrounds beginner guide: your first runs
Learn how a run works: spend Krowns to expand your settlement and recruit villagers, spend Lore on the Gods' blessings, then send your warband into asynchronous battles.
Official screenshotNorthgard Battlegrounds tier list: clans, gods and structures
Ranked picks for the four launch clans, the gods and the strongest structures, tracked against balance patches such as 0.78.27d, which toned down Health, Tower and Thorns builds.
Official screenshotBear clan build: Borgild and Kaija the Armored Bear
Borgild's Clan of the Bear arrives at Early Access launch, fielding two Warchiefs with Armor and Warband clan skills and two unique structures that grant Regen and Frost.
Official screenshotEconomy guide: Krowns, Lore and villagers
Krowns are earned after every victory and expand your settlement and economy, while Lore pays for the Gods' blessings. Learn to balance both across a run.
Official screenshotHow combat works in Northgard Battlegrounds
Battles are automated and asynchronous: your warband fights other players' armies. Learn how units, Cleave and your structures decide each fight.
Official screenshotFate Cards explained
The demo already ships with a hundred Fate Cards. Learn how they combine with clan abilities and structures to create synergies.
Find your next answer
Clans, builds, economy, combat and the official release details for Early Access.
- 01GuidesNorthgard Battlegrounds beginner guide: your first runsLearn how a run works: spend Krowns to expand your settlement and recruit villagers, spend Lore on the Gods' blessings, then send your warband into asynchronous battles.
- 02GuidesNorthgard Battlegrounds tier list: clans, gods and structuresRanked picks for the four launch clans, the gods and the strongest structures, tracked against balance patches such as 0.78.27d, which toned down Health, Tower and Thorns builds.
- 03BuildsBest Northgard Battlegrounds builds and warband compsBuild paths for climbing the ranked ladder, from your opening structures and Fate Card picks to a late-game warband that can handle Mystical units.
- 04BuildsBear clan build: Borgild and Kaija the Armored BearBorgild's Clan of the Bear arrives at Early Access launch, fielding two Warchiefs with Armor and Warband clan skills and two unique structures that grant Regen and Frost.
- 05BuildsWolf clan build: Egil and the Berserker CampEgil's Clan of the Wolf joined the demo on October 19 with an aggressive playstyle and dedicated buildings such as the Berserker Camp and its high crit chance.
- 06BuildsRaven clan build guideThe Raven clan was one of the two clans in the October 6 demo. Plan its structures, Fate Cards and warband for a consistent ranked climb.
- 07Clans & GodsAll Northgard Battlegrounds clans and WarchiefsCompare Raven, Stag, Wolf and Bear, the four clans at Early Access launch, and the Warchiefs Brand, Liv, Egil and Borgild.
- 08Clans & GodsGods guide: Odin, Baldr and Thor blessingsLore buys the favour of the Norse Gods and unlocks game-changing blessings. See what Odin, Baldr and Thor offer and when to commit to one.
- 09Clans & GodsFate Cards explainedThe demo already ships with a hundred Fate Cards. Learn how they combine with clan abilities and structures to create synergies.
- 10EconomyEconomy guide: Krowns, Lore and villagersKrowns are earned after every victory and expand your settlement and economy, while Lore pays for the Gods' blessings. Learn to balance both across a run.
- 11EconomyWhy do some buildings glow blue?A quick answer to one of the most searched demo questions about building highlights on your settlement map.
- 12EconomyBuilding placement and adjacency bonusesBuildings gain adjacency bonuses when placed well, boosting both your economy and your military units. Plan a settlement layout that scales.
- 13CombatHow combat works in Northgard BattlegroundsBattles are automated and asynchronous: your warband fights other players' armies. Learn how units, Cleave and your structures decide each fight.
- 14CombatHow to get more units for your warbandShort on warriors? See how to grow your warband between battles and what holds your army size back.
- 15CombatWhat does 'upgrade target warband' do?A short explainer for the warband upgrade targeting choice and how to pick the right target for your army.
- 16ReleaseNorthgard Battlegrounds demo: what's includedThe free Steam demo launched October 6 with the Raven and Stag clans, added the Clan of the Wolf on October 19 and offers 50+ structures, a hundred Fate Cards and a ranked ladder.
- 17ReleaseIs Northgard Battlegrounds on mobile or Android?Steam lists Windows PC and the game is Verified for Steam Deck. No mobile or Android version has been announced.
- 18ReleaseNorthgard Battlegrounds release date and launch timeEarly Access opens on Steam on October 27, 2026 at $14.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. Expect at least six months in Early Access.
- 19ReleaseNorthgard vs Northgard Battlegrounds: what's different?Northgard is a real-time strategy game; Battlegrounds is a city-building auto-battler by Funday Games with asynchronous PvP, set in the same Viking world.
Guides for your first hour
Get to know the economy and combat systems shown by the developers.
Official screenshotNorthgard Battlegrounds beginner guide: your first runs
Learn how a run works: spend Krowns to expand your settlement and recruit villagers, spend Lore on the Gods' blessings, then send your warband into asynchronous battles.
Official screenshotEconomy guide: Krowns, Lore and villagers
Krowns are earned after every victory and expand your settlement and economy, while Lore pays for the Gods' blessings. Learn to balance both across a run.
Official screenshotHow combat works in Northgard Battlegrounds
Battles are automated and asynchronous: your warband fights other players' armies. Learn how units, Cleave and your structures decide each fight.
What is Northgard Battlegrounds?
Northgard Battlegrounds is a city-building auto-battler set in the Viking world of Shiro Games' Northgard, developed by Funday Games, the studio behind Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Each round you expand your settlement, recruit warriors and mythical creatures, and send your warband into automated battles against other players' armies.
Every building you place shapes your clan's fate: smart placement triggers adjacency bonuses, Krowns grow your village and Lore buys the favour of the Norse Gods. Whether you are mastering your first clan, theorycrafting Fate Card synergies or climbing the ranked ladder, every move counts.
Explore All GuidesRelease, price and platforms
Confirmed information from the official Steam page and developer announcements.
Official screenshotNorthgard Battlegrounds release date and launch time
Early Access opens on Steam on October 27, 2026 at $14.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. Expect at least six months in Early Access.
Official screenshotNorthgard Battlegrounds demo: what's included
The free Steam demo launched October 6 with the Raven and Stag clans, added the Clan of the Wolf on October 19 and offers 50+ structures, a hundred Fate Cards and a ranked ladder.
Official screenshotIs Northgard Battlegrounds on mobile or Android?
Steam lists Windows PC and the game is Verified for Steam Deck. No mobile or Android version has been announced.
Official screenshotNorthgard vs Northgard Battlegrounds: what's different?
Northgard is a real-time strategy game; Battlegrounds is a city-building auto-battler by Funday Games with asynchronous PvP, set in the same Viking world.
The questions everyone asks
A quick route to the officially announced game details.
Northgard Battlegrounds FAQ
Answers checked against the official Steam page and developer announcements.
- When does Northgard Battlegrounds release?
- Early Access launches on Steam on October 27, 2026. The developers expect it to stay in Early Access for at least six months and plan a price increase at the 1.0 release.
- How much does Northgard Battlegrounds cost?
- The announced price is $14.99 USD, €14.99 or £12.99, with a 10% discount for two weeks after launch. An optional Supporter Pack adds cosmetics only.
- Which platforms can I play on?
- Steam on Windows PC. The game is Verified for Steam Deck. No console or mobile version has been announced.
- Is there a free demo?
- Yes. The Steam demo launched on October 6, 2026 with the Raven and Stag clans and added Egil and the Clan of the Wolf on October 19.
- Which clans are available?
- Raven, Stag and Wolf are playable in the demo, and Borgild's Clan of the Bear joins at Early Access launch. More clans and Warchiefs are planned in future updates.
- Who makes Northgard Battlegrounds?
- It is developed by Funday Games and published by Shiro Unlimited, the publishing label of Northgard studio Shiro Games.
- Which languages are supported?
- English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish and Portuguese (Brazil), with full audio and subtitles.
Sources: Steam · Developer announcement · Checked October 24, 2026
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