《北歐神話：血之誓約》（Blood Oath: When the Sword Rises）是由Distorsion Games開發並發行的融合北歐史詩風格與戰術策略玩法的回合制戰鬥遊戲。以維京時代為背景，結合神話、戰爭與復仇的元素，構築出充滿榮耀與鮮血的殘酷世界。預計登陸PC、PlayStation 5以及Xbox Series X/S平台，並於2025年10月13日至10月20日期間在Steam上開放試玩版。

劇情以一段血脈相連的復仇傳說展開。主角是年輕的維京戰士「貢納爾（Gunnar）」，他的人生在父親被背叛與殺害的那一刻徹底改變。部落首領格里普爾被奸詐的戰士「遠矛‧斯坦納」暗殺並奪取王位，昔日的榮光化為灰燼。貢納爾在家園淪陷後踏上血與火的旅程，為了奪回部落的尊嚴、復興家族的榮耀，他必須與盟友締結誓約、與諸神對抗，甚至挑戰命運本身的安排。整個劇情以北歐神話的宿命觀為主軸，描繪人類如何在神明與戰爭的交錯中掙扎求生。當「英靈殿」的號角響起，戰士必須做出選擇——屈服於命運的召喚，或以鮮血反抗。

在遊戲的玩法上，結合回合制策略戰鬥與自由探索系統。除可以體驗劇情模式外，還能進入兩種主要模式：「自由模式（Freemode）」與「街機模式（Arcade Mode）」。在自由模式中，能夠建立屬於自己的戰士傳奇，加入公會或由玩家主導的派系，在開放的中世紀世界中旅行、進行外交、製作武器，甚至建造自己的定居地。遊戲提供自由的建築系統與武器打造機制，能完全沉浸在維京式的生存與征服體驗中。

而在街機模式中，更強調快節奏的對戰樂趣，最多可支援32名玩家參與戰鬥。此模式包含五種不同的戰鬥類型，包括團隊死鬥、自由混戰、奪旗模式、最後生存隊伍與防守戰。每種玩法都有不同的戰略要求與地圖配置，從小規模的近身戰鬥到大規模的領地攻防，都能體驗到維京戰場的激烈與殘酷。

角色自訂方面，提供極為豐富的個性化選項。選擇不同的武器類型，如劍、戰鎚、盾牌或弓箭，還能更換盔甲、服飾與戰鬥姿態，甚至自定義攻擊動作。這些設定不僅影響角色的外觀，還會實際改變戰鬥風格與策略表現，讓每名戰士都擁有獨一無二的戰鬥方式。

以Unreal Engine 5製作，呈現極具張力的畫面與寫實的戰場氛圍。戰鬥中血霧與金屬碰撞的音效極為真實，再加上北歐荒原、冰原峽谷與神殿遺跡等環境的細膩呈現，使得整體沉浸感極強。遊戲的氣氛既史詩又悲壯，成功還原維京戰士在宿命與榮譽之間掙扎的靈魂。

自從預告片釋出以來，在遊戲界獲得相當高的關注與期待。許多玩家讚揚它的藝術風格與戰鬥系統平衡得當，不僅擁有戰術層次的深度，也保持動作遊戲的爽快感。媒體則特別指出，它在敘事上融合北歐神話的宿命哲學與人性掙扎，成功塑造出既具文化底蘊又能讓玩家熱血沸騰的策略遊戲。

整體而言，《北歐神話：血之誓約》是兼具戰略深度與情感厚度的作品。不僅讓玩家體驗維京時代的戰場榮光，更讓人思考「血與命運」之間的羈絆。當長劍再度高舉、命運的號角響起，你是否也願意在這場血色誓約中，為榮耀與信念而戰？

 “Blood Oath: When the Sword Rises” is an upcoming turn-based tactical RPG developed and published by Distorsion Games, deeply inspired by Norse mythology and Viking-era warfare. The official story trailer reveals an epic tale of vengeance, honor, and destiny, set in a world where every battle is written in blood and every oath carries divine weight. The game will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Steam demo available from October 13 to October 20, 2025.

The story follows Gunnar, a young warrior whose life is shattered by betrayal. When the treacherous warlord Stannar the Far-Spear murders his father, Gripur, the rightful chieftain of the clan, and seizes the throne, Gunnar is cast into exile. What follows is a sweeping saga of revenge and redemption — as Gunnar rebuilds his home, forges alliances with rival tribes, and rises through fire and blood to reclaim his lost honor. The narrative draws heavily from Norse epics, blending mythology with personal tragedy to create a cinematic experience of fate, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle for glory.

In terms of gameplay, Blood Oath combines turn-based tactical combat with free exploration and role-playing elements. The game offers two main modes — Freemode and Arcade Mode. In Freemode, players can shape their own destiny in a vast open world, joining guilds, forming factions, and exploring expansive provinces. You can construct buildings, craft weapons, negotiate alliances, or declare war. Choices in diplomacy, warfare, and morality will alter both the narrative and the world’s balance of power.

Arcade Mode, on the other hand, focuses on competitive and cooperative combat. Players can engage in intense battles across five multiplayer modes: Team Deathmatch (2–4 teams), Free-for-All, Capture the Flag, Last Team Standing (2–4 teams), and Defense. Each mode is set on one of four uniquely designed maps of varying sizes, offering everything from close-quarters duels to massive large-scale skirmishes involving up to 32 players.

Customization is at the heart of the experience. Players can choose from a wide range of weapons — swords, axes, maces, bows, and shields — and mix them with different armor sets and combat animations, each influencing both your fighting style and appearance. This attention to detail extends into Freemode’s progression system, where your decisions and battle outcomes shape your reputation and relationships with other factions.

Visually, the game presents a gritty, cinematic atmosphere filled with icy fjords, burning villages, and ancient runestones. The art direction and orchestral score aim to capture the brutal beauty of the Viking world, immersing players in a setting where blood, snow, and destiny intertwine.

Early previews and demo feedback from players praise the game’s combat depth, immersive storytelling, and blend of realism and myth, noting it as a potential standout among 2025’s tactical RPG lineup. Fans of titles like Mount & Blade, Total War: Three Kingdoms, or The Banner Saga will find a familiar yet ambitious experience that promises both grand strategy and personal drama.

In short, Blood Oath: When the Sword Rises is not just a game about war — it’s a saga of betrayal, brotherhood, and the unbreakable will to rise again when destiny itself demands blood.