NetEase Games and MGM today announced the first crossover event between the mobile video game Vikingard and the studio’s hit television series Vikings.
The crossover will launch on the 23rd of August. The first in-game integration will feature new content and themed events related to season 1 of Vikings that allow players to experience the journey of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok.
The first Vikings-themed integration into Vikingard will allow players to recruit and battle alongside Vikings characters Ragnar, Lagertha, Rollo, and Floki.
These characters have been recreated through Vikingard’s art design, allowing players to admire them as they fight their way through foes. Once the first in-game integration is complete, these four Vikings characters will accompany and help players in their quests to seize territories and attack cities.
Players can join and advise Ragnar on his path to become King, or they can invite the characters to visit their own tribes and receive insight into their respective journeys. Players can even befriend these Vikings icons and earn exclusive rewards, allowing them to treasure the memories of the journey together.
“The Vikings franchise has exploded in popularity around the world, and we look forward to bringing our dedicated fans a new and exciting way to experience epic Vikings adventures with this series of Vikingard in-game integrations,” said Robert Marick, Executive Vice President of Global Consumer Products and Experiences at MGM.
“We’re excited to partner with the Vikings franchise, who undoubtedly influenced and inspired many viewers,” said Ethan Wang, Senior Vice President of NetEase Inc. “We believe this collaboration will be a perfect match and it will bring enjoyment and surprises to both our users and Vikings fans.”
NetEase Games has also revealed that there are more Vikings-themed crossovers planned for the future, with additional limited-time integrations in the works that will expand players’ journeys through the Vikings universe even further.
Vikingard is available for mobile devices.