Norland is a new city-builder game set in a medieval kingdom set for release into early access on Steam in May 2024. The simulator “aims to generate complex, rich stories in a living world.” There is a story mode included that charts the troubles a noble family has in a world filled with peasant revolts and treachery.
The game is being developed by Long Jault and published by Hooded Horse. “Partnering with Hooded Horse will allow us to focus on development by relieving us of various non-development tasks such as marketing, localization, trailer creation, and other responsibilities,” says Dmitry Glaznev, Norland’s designer and head of Long Jaunt. “With this support, we aim to deliver a more polished and content-rich game to players in May.”
- Control a noble family and witness how members build complex relationships between themselves through love, hatred, friendship, envy, jealousy, betrayal, and a lust for power.
- Punish criminals, take care of citizens, and put down riots during your reign.
- Build armies and defences and navigate regional politics by deciding whether to fight or ally with other kingdoms.
- Oversee power struggles, plot intrigue, and secretly assassinate dangerous enemies.
- Absorb knowledge and technology from books, rewrite them, or create entirely new works.
- Build production chains, grow your population, establish prices and wages, and trade with incoming caravans.
- Experience different starting conditions for a unique gaming experience in every session.
