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{{state|postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Northgard cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Northgard cover.jpg
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Heaps}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 7, 2018|ref=<ref name="release date">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/466560/announcements/detail/1673522003720925596|title=NORTHGARD OFFICIAL RELEASE - RIG'S SAGA IS OUT|date=2019-02-15}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|northgard|80}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5704/northgard|79}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|northgard|81}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, RTS, Strategy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 466560
 
|steam appid  = 466560
|steam appid side  =  
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|steam appid side  = 820560,820561,888650,971630,1036760,1088640,1223060,1401490,1644210,1876990,2138500,2228200,2515460,2658730
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    = 1076977034
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|gogcom id side = 1484313063,1688886623,1644574132,1685507965,2020568404,1214277077,1651136771,1779620840,1488496350,1676895312,1605208249,1090140888,1194847733,1204701399
 +
|official site= http://northgard.net/
 +
|hltb        = 40006
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 85161
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|winehq      = 18190
 
|winehq      = 18190
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/466560/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/northgard Official Discord server]
 +
{{GOG.com links|1076977034|northgard}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/466560/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Steam | 466560 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| 1=developer | 2=https://shirogames.nexway.store/checkout/oneStep?cartid=4e3a6078-1e54-4bf7-b833-2933f83dbbee | 3=Activation | 4=Choice of store, edition and DLC at checkout page | 5=Steam, GOG.com, Origin | 6=Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | northgard | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | northgard | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3185-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | northgard | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|northgard_the_viking_age_edition|The Viking Age Edition}} also available.<br>Missing map editor; 32-bit version not supported. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | northgard | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | northgard/northgard | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 466560 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|12024|The Viking Age Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Viking Age Edition''' includes the base game, all DLC and the soundtrack.
 +
{{--}} An official map editor exists, but is distributed only with the Steam version of the game.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    = The DLC include new playable factions. The Cross of Vidar DLC features a new campaign as well.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play|EA Play Pro]] (EA App only).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Sváfnir, Clan of the Snake | Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Nidhogg, Clan of the Dragon | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Svardilfari, Clan of the Horse | Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Brundr & Kaelinn, Clan of the Lynx | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Himminbrjotir, Clan of the Ox | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Lyngbakr, Clan of the Kraken | Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Ratatoskr, Clan of the Squirrel | Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Dodsvagr, Clan of the Rat | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Hræsvelg, Clan of the Eagle | Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Cross of Vidar | Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Kernev, Clan of the Stoat | Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Vordr, Clan of the Owl | Coming during December 2023. Unavailable on the EA App. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\prefs.sav}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}/game/prefs.sav}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{XDG|Unknown}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\save}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|game}}/game/save}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|xbox cloud           =  
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|origin                   = unknown
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Northgard - general settings.png|General settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Works out of the box
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = Can toggle
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = Cannot remap mouse
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Can override scroll speed only
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
|controller support        = unknown
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Northgard - input settings.png|Input settings.
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</gallery>
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Northgard - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Music, ambient and sound effects.
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|separate volume notes    = '''Music''', '''Ambient''' and '''Sound Effects'''.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = n/a
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|subtitles                = always on
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = '''Music''', '''Ambient''' and '''Sound Effects'''
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = English
 
|language  = English
|interface = yes
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|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
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|audio    = true
|subtitles = n/a
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|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan       =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes     = [https://github.com/gorillakelvin/Northgard_ZH-TW Fan translation.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = French
 
|language  = French
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
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|audio    = false
|subtitles = n/a
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|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = German
 
|language  = German
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
+
|audio    = false
|subtitles = n/a
+
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.info.hu/ticket/northgard/ Fan translation.]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = unknown
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|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 8
|online play modes    =  
+
|online play modes    = Versus
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = GOG.com Linux build unable to use multiplayer due to absence of a Galaxy client. <br> Steam and GOG.com users on Windows and macOS can play with each other.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
+
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
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|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
|opengl versions        =  
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|opengl versions        = 3.1
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      = The GOG.com version only supports 64-bit; the 32-bit executable fails to run.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://northgard.featureupvote.com/suggestions/281028/32bit-version-ng32-on-gog-does-not-launch|title=32-bit version (ng32) on GOG does not launch - Northgard Public Bug Tracker|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
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}}
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|physics          =
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            = OpenAL
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        =
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      = Steamworks, GOG Galaxy
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    =  
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|minOS    = Vista
|minCPU  = Intel 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
|minHD    = 150 MB
+
|minHD    = 1 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 260 GTS
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 4850
+
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5750
|minDX   = 9.0
+
|minDX    = 10
 +
|minother = 1366x768 resolution
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 +
|recOS    = 7
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 3.1 GHz Quad core
 +
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7800
 +
|recDX    =
 +
|recother = 1440x900 resolution
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS   = 10.9
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|minCPU  =
 +
|minRAM  =
 +
|minHD    =
 +
|minGPU  =
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|minother = MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac (2012 or later)
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
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|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
|recDX   =  
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|recother = MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac (2014 or later)
 +
}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Linux
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 18.04
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|minHD    = 1 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5750
 +
|minother = 1366x768 resolution
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 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 3.1 GHz Quad core
 +
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7800
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|recother = 1440x900 resolution
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|notes   = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 16:27, 1 December 2023

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Northgard
Northgard cover
Developers
Shiro Games
Engines
Heaps
Release dates
Windows March 7, 2018[1]
macOS (OS X) March 8, 2018[1]
Linux March 8, 2018[1]
Reception
Metacritic 80
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres Building, RTS, Strategy
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Fantasy
Northgard on HowLongToBeat
Northgard on IGDB
Northgard on MobyGames

General information

Official Discord server
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website
Requires online activation
Choice of store, edition and DLC at checkout page
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GOG.com key
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
The Viking Age Edition also available.
Missing map editor; 32-bit version not supported.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Origin
Origin
Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu.
Windows
Steam
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The Viking Age Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

The Viking Age Edition includes the base game, all DLC and the soundtrack.
An official map editor exists, but is distributed only with the Steam version of the game.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC include new playable factions. The Cross of Vidar DLC features a new campaign as well.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play Pro (EA App only).

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Sváfnir, Clan of the Snake Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Nidhogg, Clan of the Dragon
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Svardilfari, Clan of the Horse Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Brundr & Kaelinn, Clan of the Lynx
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Himminbrjotir, Clan of the Ox
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Lyngbakr, Clan of the Kraken Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ratatoskr, Clan of the Squirrel Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Dodsvagr, Clan of the Rat
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Hræsvelg, Clan of the Eagle Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Cross of Vidar Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Kernev, Clan of the Stoat Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Vordr, Clan of the Owl Coming during December 2023. Unavailable on the EA App.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\prefs.sav[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux <path-to-game>/game/prefs.sav
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux <path-to-game>/game/save

Save game cloud syncing

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Cannot remap mouse
Mouse acceleration
Can override scroll speed only
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Ambient and Sound Effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Music, Ambient and Sound Effects
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Fan translation.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
8 Versus
GOG.com Linux build unable to use multiplayer due to absence of a Galaxy client.
Steam and GOG.com users on Windows and macOS can play with each other.

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
OpenGL 3.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
The GOG.com version only supports 64-bit; the 32-bit executable fails to run.[2]
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL
Multiplayer Steamworks, GOG Galaxy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
ATI Radeon HD 5750
DirectX 10 compatible
Other 1366x768 resolution
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.9
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Other MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac (2012 or later)
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 18.04
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
ATI Radeon HD 5750
Other 1366x768 resolution
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References