How Thor movies, a love of co-op, and survival inspired Tribes of Midgard

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Blending the action role-playing of Diablo with the survival of Don’t Starve Together and soaking the results in a steaming bath of Norse mythology, Tribes of Midgard is what its developers like to refer to as a “surthrival.” Players can’t just fight for their own survival, they need to work as a community… a community of Einherjar, glorious Viking heroes brought back from Valhalla to stave off the approaching Ragnarok.

Players seem to love the game, which was named a Ubisoft Indie Series Winner in 2017 and Best of E3 2021 by PC Gamer. Since its July launch, the game received a positive reception on Steam and a review from Screen Rant extolling the game’s brightly colored open worlds and unique details.

We had a chance to chat with developer Norsfell about the studio’s first game and how the team came up with an approach that combines so many different genres to create a unique and aesthetically delightful Viking experience.

To read the rest of this feature, which first ran on Aug. 12, 2021, visit UnrealEngine.