At the Summer Game Fest, Tribes of Midgard was presented, a new survival game for PC, PlayStation 4, and PS5. The co-op game has been in development for several years and will be officially released in July. We take a first look at it.
What is Tribes of Midgard? In Tribes of Midgard, you play as a fallen hero of the Vikings, a Einherjar, who is brought back from his retirement in Valhalla and sent back to Midgard for Ragnarök. The giants have awakened and are causing trouble.
You fight against enemies from Norse mythology, build your own base, and get tons of loot. You can play either solo or co-op with up to nine other players in your tribe.
Tribes of Midgard mixes action gameplay and the isometric perspective of Diablo with the setting and survival aspects of Valheim. All of this comes in a stylish, albeit somewhat unusual, cel-shading look.
A beta was already available in 2019, so the game has been tested, and it was even announced in 2020 as one of the new games for the PlayStation 5.
When and where can I play Tribes of Midgard? Tribes of Midgard is set to be officially released on July 27. You can already pre-order it:
You have the choice between the standard edition for €19.99 and the deluxe edition with cosmetics and pets for €29.99.
Co-op, PvE, and tons of loot
These are the features: Unlike many other survival games, Tribes of Midgard focuses more on PvE. Many of the features are reminiscent of action RPGs, which are definitely a large part of the inspiration:
- Co-op with up to ten players in a tribe
- Procedurally generated lands that are meant to offer a lot to explore
- Building and crafting
- Epic loot like equipment and weapons
Currently, there are eight classes to choose from, including classics like Ranger and Warrior, but also more fitting ideas for the setting like Berserker and Seer. Each class is associated with a Norse god – a nice gimmick for all fans of mythology. You can read more about the classes and features on the official website (via tribesofmidgard.com).
Sounds similar to Valheim? The concept and story are reminiscent of the survival game Valheim that was released in February. However, content such as loot, classes, and the isometric view differ significantly.
Nevertheless, players who enjoyed Valheim may also be interested in Tribes of Midgard. Especially since you will likely have to wait a while for new, large content in Valheim.
Although it is now known that the first update Hearth & Home will come sometime in July, new bosses and biomes are still on hold in Valheim. Tribes of Midgard could ideally fill that gap.
