Previously, if you had Viking ambitions and wanted to join the Tribes of Midgard, it would be the PlayStation and PC gangs that would allow access. Now though, as Season 3 prepares to bring forth an Inferno Saga, it’ll be those camping out on Xbox and Nintendo Switch who will also be able to get involved.
Due to release on August 16th 2022, Tribes of Midgard will not just usher forth Season 3: Inferno Saga as a free content update, but will allow Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch players to join the brigade, fighting alongside their comrades on PlayStation and PC through Steam and Epic. Finally, after first hearing about it in the PlayStation State of Play back in July 2021, we can get to play it.
On that sat, things will start to heat up in the survival action throes of Tribes of Midgard as Season 3: Inferno Saga launches as a free content update. It’s a Season that is bubbling over with hot content, including a new Saga Quest, Saga Boss, Volcanic Spire Biome, Spear weapon, Fishing, and more. This season also revamps a core game mode, Survival 2.0, built from the ground up to create a more exploratory experience that predates the Village our Einherjar call home.
And further, Norsfell and Gearbox Publishing have announced that Tribes of Midgard will debut on Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch in addition to PlayStation consoles, Steam, and Epic Games Store, on that same day.
If you’re unaware, Tribes of Midgard is a co-op game that manages to blend of action, survival, and roguelite elements. A game in which you’ll get to experience Norsfell’s creative vision, played out via a bright and colorful world, Tribes will let you explore by land or sea to gather loot as you hack and slash through enemies.
Your tribe’s might will be tested in two different game modes too, either a session-based Saga Mode or an endless Survival Mode. Whichever you decide, expect to be treateds to a variety of objectives, enemies, and areas of exploration offers endless-replayability and fun.
“Since day one, our team has been fully committed to delivering expanded features and new content to our players, building our own Tribe (of Midgard!) that’s now 2+ million strong and growing! Releasing on Xbox and Switch is our latest effort to continue to build Tribes of Midgard alongside our thriving community while simultaneously welcoming newcomers,” said Julian Maroda, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Norsfell. “Season 3 is massive and by far our biggest update to date, delivering game-changing content like our latest Saga (and biggest bad guy) alongside a complete revamp of Survival Mode. This “Survival 2.0” couldn’t come at a better time, it’s the perfect starting point for new players on Xbox and Nintendo Switch!”
Season 3: Inferno Saga Features Include:
- Saga Quest: Inferno – The journey to the heart of the Volcanic Spire is a perilous one. As the temperatures rise, so do the stakes. Raid invading Outposts across Midgard to acquire Muspelite and use them to activate a Gateway to the new Biome. Be prepared to fight through hordes of fiery foes as you ascend to face the largest-ever Saga Boss. From his Lair at the peak of the Volcanic Spire, this fearsome opponent launches a full-scale invasion of Midgard. It is up to the Einherjar to stomp out the flames of his conquest and put a stop to Ragnarök.
- Volcanic Spire – This molten landmass serves as the fiery battlegrounds between the Einherjar and the Inferno invasion. Equip the right gear to handle this new climate or be burned, as it is home to many unique and dangerous creatures, crafting materials, hazards and more. Even the rivers are made of lava, so you probably shouldn’t go for a swim.
- “Survival 2.0” – This central game mode takes a new form in Season 3 to provide a more relaxed but engaging experience that rewards exploration and creation. Taking place long before the Village around the Seed of Yggdrasil came to be, the Einherjar must rough it in a totally raw environment. The powerful Viking warrior Eira Foot-Crushed serves as your guide, alongside everyone’s favorite felines Mániklo and Sóleyra from the Saga tutorial. Free from the constant threat of incoming Jötnar attacks, in the new Survival Mode, Einherjar can write legendary Viking tales of their own, building their perfect Viking homes, and taking the battle directly to enemies as they see fit.
- Crafting 2.0 (Survival Mode) – Without a Village or Vendors, Einherjar in Survival 2.0 need to be self-sufficient to craft items. Utilize the magical Dwarven invention of the Allforge, accessible from the Build menu and free to place anywhere, no materials required. While the Allforge is valuable for repairing Equipment, its true purpose is to instantly build Crafting Stations, which allow Einherjar to craft and forge a variety of items depending on the Station type.
- Spears – This new weapon type empowers Einherjar to strike opponents with greater reach and in a more linear direction than other weapons. The initial Villager Spear only requires Wood to craft, giving any poor soul a fighting chance while they ramp up their survival skills.
- Fishing – We let you swim and fight what came out of the water last season, but what if you want to catch things? Craft a Fishing Rod and keep an eye out for Mysterious Ripples in rivers and oceans. By casting a Fishing Rod on a Ripple, Einherjar can test the quickness of their button skills, timing it just right to catch different types of fish.
We’ll let you know when August 16th 2022 ticks into play. When it does, expect the standard edition of Tribes of Midgard to be available from the Xbox Store, the Nintendo eShop, the PlayStation Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store for $19.99 USD, and the Deluxe Edition, featuring exclusive armor, weapons and pets, to be available for $29.98 USD on Steam, and $29.99 USD on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, and Epic Games Store.
Let us know if you’re an Xbox player who will finally be joining the Tribes of Midgard.
