- A New Journey Begins: Valorborn is Out Now! - 16 April 2026
Greetings Jarls! Today marks something special. After two years of hard work, we’ve just released our second game, Valorborn.Set in an open-world, Valorborn lets you step into the role of a lone traveler or lead a small group through a living world full of factions, dangers, and opportunities. You can hunt, trade, steal, fight, or simply try to survive as the world moves around you. For us as a team, this is a big step. Valorborn is a very different kind of game, but a lot of what we learned while building Land of the Vikings carried over into this new project. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! But Back In Our Villages… Land of the Vikings isn’t going anywhere.We’re still following your feedback closely, squashing issues, and continuing work on future updates. There are things we’re actively working on that we’re excited to share with you soon, and your reports and suggestions contin…
- From Vikings to Valorborn: Announcing Our New Game - 15 June 2025
Greetings Jarls!While your villages prosper and longships still slice the waves in Land of the Vikings, our crew at Laps Games has been quietly forging a brand-new adventure. Today, we can finally shout it from the rooftops:A living medieval-fantasy sandbox RPG where every building can be entered, every choice matters, and every path is yours to carve Core FeaturesTotal freedom: be a noble, rogue, hunter, warrior — solo or leading a party. Open, enterable world: castles, caves, and houses can all be explored from cellar to spire. Deep progression: skills grow through the actions you take!Build & craft: rent a townhouse, raise a camp, or found a settlement—then shape it to your will. Early Access Q3 2025: help us steer development just as you did with LOTV! How you can help right nowAdd Valorborn to your Steam Wishlist Join our Discord to share feedback and grab future beta keys. Spread…
- Workshop Wonders & Discord - 15 June 2025
Greetings Jarls! The sun is high, mead is flowing, and the Workshop is brimming with our talented community's fresh creations. Whether you’re just setting foot on Viking soil or polishing a bustling capital, our community has forged hundreds of Workshop items to slot straight into your settlement. Below you’ll find a quick highlight reel plus an open invitation to join the devs (and veteran players) on Discord for support, bug-squashing, and brainstorming.Workshop SpotlightTip: Click Subscribe, and relaunch the game. Each item will appear in your build menu automatically.Need Help or Have Ideas? Join Our Discord!Build bravely, feast often,
- Land of the Vikings: Spring Update - 21 March 2025
Greetings Jarls, Spring equinox is behind us and the sun is shining down on our settlements. As promised last week, we just released a brand-new update for Land of the Vikings, addressing some of the issues you highlighted over the past few months – from bug fixes to brand-new features. First of all, a critical issue that previously prevented the game from launching has been resolved. If you continue to run into this bug, please report it to us on Steam or Discord. Additionally, we have added a new "Return to Longhouse" button in the bottom-left menu, enabling you to quickly return to the village center with just one click or by pressing the ‘M’ key. We’ve improved the Thrall notification system! Notifications related to thralls will no longer appear when there are none in your colony, streamlining your gameplay. To improve usability of workers in general, the worker selection pop-up wi…
- Fixes and Features Coming in the Next Patch! - 14 March 2025
Greetings Jarls, The cruel winter months are behind us, and nature is beginning to sprawl again. To celebrate the coming of forår, or spring, we’ll be rolling out a brand new update for Land of the Vikings next week! Our springtime tidings include a few fixes and feature additions, requested by the community: Crash Fix: A critical issue that prevented the game from launching has likely been resolved. (If you still encounter this issue, please make sure to report it to us.) Return to Longhouse Button: A new button has been added to the bottom-left menu, allowing you to return to the village center with a single click. The M shortcut key can also be used for this function. Larger Worker Selection Window: The pop-up window for selecting workers has been enlarged for better usability. Disaster Balancing: The impact and frequency of disasters have been adjusted for better game balance. Happi…
- Land of the Vikings - Thrall DLC - Languages Patch Note - 27 June 2024
Hey everyone! Due to unforeseen circumstances, the initial DLC release did not include the full range of language support we had planned. We're happy to report that this issue has now been resolved. Languages now available in the Thralls DLC: English French German Spanish Polish Russian Simplified Chinese Turkish Please ensure that your game is updated to the latest version. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We are grateful for your patience and are excited for you to experience the Thralls DLC in your preferred language. Skál! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997380/Land_of_the_Vikings_Thralls/
- Land of the Vikings - Thralls DLC Now Available! - 26 June 2024
Greetings Jarls! We're excited to release a new DLC for Land of the Vikings! Conquer your foes and expand the horizons of your Viking saga with the Thralls DLC, introducing the Thrall Management System, new events, and more. Thrall System: A New Strategic Dimension Experience a new strategic layer with the thrall system; a core element of war and exploration. Capture vanquished enemies as thralls and employ them within your settlements, boosting resource production and further developing your economy. Thrall Management House: The Center Point for your Thralls Effectively manage your thralls in the new Thrall Management Houses. These hubs allow you to assign and oversee workers, but be sure to maintain their happiness to improve your settlement's overall well-being, or risk revolt. New Events: The Stories of Thralls The thrall system introduces new events and personal stories, adding a p…
- Land of the Vikings v1.2.0: Journey to Dage Island - 6 June 2024
Greetings Jarls! We're excited to announce the release of version 1.2.0 for Land of the Vikings! Expand the horizons of your Viking saga with a new free map DLC, new models, and important bug fixes based on community feedback! New Map DLC: Dage Island! Set sail and explore the mysterious shores of Dage Island, our latest map, available as a free DLC for all players. Dage Island promises a new realm of challenges and adventures, crafted to test the mettle of even the most seasoned jarls. Navigate through rugged mountainous terrains and establish your dominance in this fresh landscape, where every decision could lead to glory or peril. New Models We've visually enhanced the models for two structures in your settlements: the marketplace and the warehouse. Both have been redesigned to elevate the aesthetics of your villages. Updated Warehouse Updated Marketplace Bug Fixes: New Shortcut Key…
- We have not been sitting idle... - 3 June 2024
Greetings Jarls! Though it’s very comfortable at the fire in our Longhouse, we have not been sitting idle. We’ve got something very exciting coming up! While we’re not quite ready to reveal the details just yet, we're excited to share our anticipation with you. So, prepare your ships and keep a keen eye on our Steam page to catch the announcement first! We know the suspense is tough, so here’s a sneak peek to keep you guessing. What do you think it could be? Share your best guesses with us! In the meantime, thank you for all your valuable feedback and bug reports! We hope you’re as excited as we are for what's coming next in the Land of the Vikings! Skál!
- Land of the Vikings Update 1.1 - New Resource Management UI & New Map! - 15 February 2024
Greetings Jarls! It's been a while since Land of the Vikings went 1.0 last October, and now, our first post-launch update has finally arrived, with new features, bug fixes, and challenges! New Map: Alpine Island! Embark upon the epic journey across the shores of Alpine Island, where you’ll face brand new terrain challenges while building your way to Viking glory! Designed for thoughtful strategy and exploration, this new map provides a fresh, engaging experience, with each turn brings forth new challenges and opportunities for adventure. New UI Management Chart System Our latest update blows wind into the sails of innovation with a new UI management chart system – a user-friendly tool to effortlessly track your production and resources. Get a seamless overview of your settlement, simplifying how you run your in-game economy. This feature brings a new level of clarity to resource managem…
- Happy Holidays & Winter Sale! - 21 December 2023
Greetings Jarls! We wish you all a Merry Yuletide and joyous holidays! As we continue to work on the upcoming update amidst the winter snow of 2023, Land of the Vikings will be available at a special 33% discount during Steam’s Winter Sale! If you or a friend have been contemplating picking up a copy, now’s the moment to seize the offer! Skál! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/
- Vote for Land of the Vikings for the ‘Sit Back and Relax’ award! - 21 November 2023
Greetings Jarls! As we approach the end of the autumn season, we reflect on the whirlwind of events that defined this year for us. Your unwavering support and the warmth of the community for have made this journey truly remarkable. Thank you for your love and enthusiasm for Land of the Vikings. As the Steam Autumn sale kicks off, we're excited to share that the annual Steam Awards nominations are back. If you enjoy Land of the Vikings as much as we had, we’d really appreciate it if you’d nominate us for the “Sit Back and Relax” category. Other than that, while we’re still working on the next major update for the game, Land of the Vikings will also be on sale with 33% off during the Steam Autumn Sale. If you've got a friend who’s been teetering on the edge of trying out the game, now is the perfect time to dive into the city-building Viking adventure. Skál! https://store.steampowered.com…
- Thank you for 100K players! - 7 November 2023
Greetings Jarls! It’s been about a month now since the 1.0 release of Land of the Vikings, and we want to give you another official update on what’s been going on since then. But first, we’re happy to announce that Land of the Vikings has reached over 100’000 jarls! This blew our expectations, and we just wanna say thank you for being a part of this community and your continued enthusiasm for the game! Nevertheless, we have been going over all the bugs and feedback that you have reported, and we are in the process of addressing them with upcoming fixes over the next few weeks. Additionally, we’re excited to share that we’ve also been working on the next content updates. We can’t share much of it yet, but here’s some cool concept art that we’ve been working on: Concept art for Thralls Concept Art for Thralls’ Housing That’s all we have to show for today! If you want to take part in our d…
- Patchnotes 1.0.0c - 3 November 2023
Greetings Jarls! We’re continuing to go through your bug reports and messages, and we’ve just released a patch with a variety of bug fixes. A bug in the Runic system has been fixed. Incorrect words in some languages have been corrected. 4 new events have been added. The 'no materials' bug in the Herbalist House has been fixed. Incorrect notifications appearing over villagers have been corrected. The tailor and blacksmith can also view crafted items now by pressing the ALT key. Thank you to those who pointed out these bugs on Discord, Steam, and on other platforms! Your reports are a valuable tool that can help us bring you an even better experience. And as always, thank you for your support and for playing the game! Skål!
- Patchnotes 1.0.0b - 13 October 2023
Greetings Jarls! We’re continuing to go through your bug reports and messages, and we’ve just released a patch today with some bugs fixes and translation changes. Fixed an issue of receiving a different event during the battle. Fixed an objective displaying misleading text. Fixed a bug that even though the music was turned off on the battle screen, the sound was still heard. Fixed a bug where heroes do not stay at home when save loading is done. Fixed a bug in the “Luxury want” objective. Fixed an issue where boats could not be assigned to another dock when the fishing hut was destroyed. Fixed an issue where the hero payment event disappeared from the left notifications. Small info boxes can now be closed more easily. Now, if there is a farmer in the village and the auto harvest feature is turned on in the fields, no notification will appear on the screen. Thank you to those who pointed…
- Patchnotes 1.0.0a - 10 October 2023
Greetings Jarls! We’ve just released a patch today with some bugs and translation changes. Thank you to everyone who pointed out the bugs and fixes! Introduced a significant change in the "Tree of Life." Players can now preview the attributes and benefits of all nodes, even if they still need to be unlocked. This change will help you plan a more precise roadmap to develop your village as you progress. However, the exact path to each node remains hidden. Fixed overlapping text issues and some UI errors in certain languages. Addressed translation mistakes and untranslated words in some languages. Resolved the issue of missing characters in Polish. Minor performance improvements Thank you for your support and for playing the game! Skål!
- Land of the Vikings 1.0 Now Available! - 9 October 2023
Greetings Jarls! Today’s the day that Land of the Vikings is finally launched out of Early Access, and version 1.0 is now available! To mark this special occasion, here’s the 1.0 Release trailer below! Over the course of nearly a year in Early Access, we’ve implemented numerous content updates, improvements, system overhauls, and bug fixes. These changes were largely based on community feedback and ideas from you. So, thank you for being a part of this journey with us! If you need a recap on what came about since Early Access, we wrote about it in our previous blog here. We are very happy to be fully launching the title today - and for a quick recap, here’s what’s coming in the 1.0 update: New Game Mode - Immersive Mode Take on the mantle of Jarl, and guide your Vikings through glory! In this introductory mode, it's a great starting point for new players to learn how to navigate Land of…
- PCGamesN - Sneak peek - 6 October 2023
Greetings Jarls! We’re 3 days away from releasing the 1.0 version of Land of the Vikings! To give you a little sneak peek, our friends at PCGamesN have put together an article here: Check it out: https://www.pcgamesn.com/land-of-the-vikings/steam Prepare yourselves for an epic city-building journey once more, as we look forward to seeing you all back again in the Land of the Vikings! Skål! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/
- Developer Blog 6 - Looking back & Upcoming Changes in 1.0 - 2 October 2023
Greetings Jarls! It’s been almost a year since we released Land of the Vikings into Steam’s Early Access program. Since then, it has seen many major updates that have brought more than 10 new & revamped features, such as the battle and runic systems, heroes, new maps, the building editor, defenses and automation, as well as over 500+ general improvements and bug fixes to the game. We’re extremely grateful to everyone who has played the game during Early Access, and provided feedback and bug reports that shaped the game into what it is now! So before we cover all the features that’ll be coming with version 1.0, we’d like to reflect and take a look back at all the major updates that have come around during Early Access! Looking back: Defense Update - Dec 21, 2022 From the very first major update, we introduced new defensive buildings for you to build, like the wall and watchtowers, to def…
- Land of the Vikings 1.0 Coming Very Soon! - 21 September 2023
After nearly a year in Early Access, our beloved game "Land of the Vikings," which boasts an incredible community, is set to release out of Early Access on October 9th. We deeply appreciate the tens of thousands of comments and bug reports we've received during the Early Access phase, through Discord, Steam forums, and our in-game feedback system. Stay tuned, as we will soon share more details about what's coming with the 1.0 version, which languages will be added, what we've accomplished during the Early Access phase, and much more. And a massive, heartfelt thank you for all the support you've shown us up to this point! We hope that you are as excited about the imminent 1.0 release of Land of the Vikings as we are! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/Land_of_the_Vikings/
