23 May 2026 14:40 UTC · Community Announcements · Danilo@PixelChest
Hello Vikings, this patch for the classic version introduces several improvements to the hero’s movement. You can now jump by pressing up (W or the stick) and then using the dodge button. While in the air, you can also perform a kick attack with the attack button to hit and knock out enemies below you.Attack animations have also been reworked, and enemies are now stunned when hit. This prevents situations where you and an enemy hit each other almost at the same time.Additionally, various minor issues have been fixed. Bug fixesMiners now correctly consume stamina when using their heavy throw at
2 March 2026 16:45 UTC · Community Announcements · Danilo@PixelChest
Hello Vikings, A small hot fix for the Classic version is live today. BugfixesLoading a save game where the dog companion was disabled sometimes caused problems Thank you for your ongoing support! Your Sons of Valhalla team
2 March 2026 16:44 UTC · Community Announcements · Danilo@PixelChest
Hello Vikings, We fixed a bug affecting the rams. Additionally, it's now possible to disable the dog in the game settings. This update has been live for a while, but for the sake of completeness, here are the patch notes as well. Bug fixesThe ram destroyed itself after it was builtImprovementsOption for turning dog companion off added Thank you for your ongoing support! Your Sons of Valhalla team
13 February 2026 15:08 UTC · Community Announcements · PixelChest
Hello Vikings, A small update for the Classic version is live today.The barricades and tar barrel from the Experimental version are now available in Classic.They can be built in the Siege Shop. New ContentBarricades (Simple, Advanced)Tar Barrel Thank you for your ongoing support! Your Sons of Valhalla team
9 January 2026 10:59 UTC · Community Announcements · PixelChest
Hello Vikings, it’s Patch Day once again!Due to continued negative feedback regarding the Experimental Version, we’ve decided to take a step back and temporarily set the Classic Version as the default version again.This gives us the necessary time to carefully reconsider some core decisions for the Experimental Version and work on targeted improvements.The Experimental Version is still available and can be accessed at any time via the Main Menu.So if you’re wondering why you’re suddenly playing the Classic Version again, even though you intended to play the Experimental Version: Simply go to “
19 December 2025 20:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Auverin (Hooded Horse)
Sons of Valhalla combines side-scrolling combat with roguelike strategy and base building in a beautiful pixel-art Viking Age world. Build fortresses and lay siege to enemy strongholds, gather warriors and board longboats, and engage in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England. Save 75% on Sons of Valhalla during the Hooded Horse Winter Publisher Sale! Hooded Horse Winter Publisher Sale
19 December 2025 17:16 UTC · Community Announcements · PixelChest
Hi folks, it's patch day! The update 2.0.22 introduces new tactical options such as bear traps, and also adds the Pathfinder Totem, which allows requested units to be teleported directly to your location. We also improved several quality-of-life aspects, including faster and clearer aiming UI, better restocking behavior, and disabling the dog companion by default. In addition, multiple controller-related menu navigation issues have been fixed to make gameplay smoother and more consistent. New ContentBear trap added to blacksmith buildingPathfinder Totem building teleports arriving units direct
13 December 2025 15:43 UTC · Community Announcements · PixelChest
Hi folks, it's patch day! With update v2.0.21 we’re expanding the base-building side of the game with the introduction of the Blacksmith building. Alongside it come several new build options, including simple and advanced barricades as well as tar barrels, giving you more defensive tools and tactical flexibility when shaping your fortress.In addition, player-controlled units have been strengthened across the board. Thorald’s arrow damage has been increased for both normal and fire arrows, alongside general damage and health points to your units. New ContentBlacksmith buildingAdvanced barricade
5 December 2025 10:17 UTC · Community Announcements · PixelChest
Hi folks, it's patch day! With update v2.0.20, we’re introducing several new items that expand combat variety and open up fresh tactical possibilities. Players will also notice smoother, faster projectile handling, including a new projectile refresh system that improves overall pacing and responsiveness in battle.In addition to quality-of-life improvements such as an option to disable the dog companion and better difficulty handling on the World Map, this update also includes several important bug fixes to ensure a more stable gameplay experience. We’re currently focusing heavily on the base-b
1 December 2025 00:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Auverin (Hooded Horse)
Sons of Valhalla is a combat and base-building game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses and lay siege to enemy strongholds, gather warriors and board longboats, and engage in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England. Save 50% on Sons of Valhalla during the Hooded Horse November Sale! HOODED HORSE NOVEMBER SALE
24 November 2025 18:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Matt (Hooded Horse)
Hello everyone, The 2025 Steam Awards have begun! Nominations are open, and we’re hoping you’ll support Sons of Valhalla by nominating it in the Labor of Love category. If you’ve been keeping up with our development updates, you know that we’ve just announced an experimental update that brings significant changes to Sons of Valhalla. It’s the result of over a year of steady work, rewriting systems, tightening the campaign flow, and pushing the game closer to what it should feel like moment to moment. https://steamcommunity.com/games/1409830/announcements/detail/706627102953177244 With this upd
20 November 2025 18:06 UTC · Community Announcements · abhishek
Vikings – this major update has been a long time coming. We’ve taken your feedback seriously and reworked or completely redesigned many core systems. Our goal was simple: to make the game more exciting, fluid, and varied. We know that big changes can be risky, but we hope you’ll enjoy this new version as much as we do. It truly is Sons of Valhalla: Reforged.However, note that the classic mode remains fully available. If you prefer to play through the classic storyline campaign rather than this new reworked mode, that's completely fine, and you can load up the classic mode at any time. Our goal
1 September 2025 13:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Auverin (Hooded Horse)
Sons of Valhalla is a combat and base-building game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses and lay siege to enemy strongholds, gather warriors and board longboats, and engage in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England. Save 50% on Sons of Valhalla during the Hooded Horse August Sale! HOODED HORSE AUGUST SALE
7 July 2025 21:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Matt (Hooded Horse)
Save 50% on Sons of Valhalla discount as part of the Hooded Horse Summer Sale. Sons of Valhalla is a side-scrolling base-building and combat game where you play as a Viking warrior, building settlements, recruiting allies, and battling enemies to reclaim lost lands. Lead your clan, fortify your defenses, and conquer your foes. Hooded Horse Summer Publisher Sale 2025 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38221882/5977e6ea905d267f42ec674bb38698074c651ca5.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1409830/Sons_of_Valhalla/
27 November 2024 18:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Matt (Hooded Horse)
Greetings, Warriors! Fall has been ushered in by the Steam Autumn Sale, and with it comes the 2024 Steam Awards. This year, we’re hoping you’ll join us in our quest to nominate Sons of Valhalla for the Outstanding Visual Style award. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38733779/9bb4a1e2ea7c66b2561dc0c61daeb9d51ee3b31b.png After launching Sons of Valhalla earlier this year, you brave warriors arrived in droves to experience the wonders of the Viking Age for yourselves. It’s been such a thrill to watch our community grow and collaborate with all of you to make Sons of Valhalla the best game it can be. One of our
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