Birger’s Tale is the next installment of the Blood Bond saga that is set in the Viking-inspired universe of Jordenheim. The single-player action adventure RPG side scroller is being developed and published by W.R.K.S. games and is announced to release on May 5 for PC, and later in 2023 for consoles. Birger’s Tale is developed using Unreal Engine 5 and features a character upgrade system in which players can improve their character’s skills, armor, and weapons.
“Take on the role of a fierce Viking warrior on a quest to defeat enemies, conquer new lands, and earn glory in battle. Master the art of side-scrolling combat as you hack and slash your way through hordes of enemies using a variety of weapons and special abilities.”
Press Release (via Games Press)
“In Birger’s Tale, you meet Birger betrayed. By his wife, his village, and his past. Alone once again, he sets forth on a quest for redemption, his former glory, and the search for Valhalla.
The game is a fast-paced action side scroller where we aim to provide a depth and gameplay level beyond what you would expect from this genre. Complex strategic melee combat, full 3d levels, verticality, and depth in exploration. Fight with Birger’s powerful axe, enhance it with crafting and magical upgrades and beat adversaries and the environment in a brutal action beat-em-up that will keep the player discovering stunning visual landscapes while solving quests. Birger’s Tale is set in the Universe of Jordenheim, heavily inspired by Scandinavia during the Viking era – it is a land of danger, beauty, magic, and glory. Join us and write your saga in the songs of heroes!”
Recommended System Requirements (via Steam)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit and upwards
- Processor: Core i7
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 16 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: Recommended requirements are the ones required to enjoy the game at 40-60fps on HIGH settings at 1080p