Norsfell announces top-down ‘survivalite’ action RPG Aftergods for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Set in a post-Ragnarok open world.
Tribes of Midgard developer Norsfell has announced Aftergods, a top-down “survivalite” action RPG set in a post-Ragnarok open world. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A release date was not announced.
“Building on the success of Tribes of Midgard, Aftergods expands beyond Norse lore into a rich tapestry of world mythologies,” said Norsfell creative director Julian Maroda in a press release. “We were captivated by how closely these legends interconnect, sparking a central question: what happens when the gods lose their source of divinity and their world collapses? This is by far our most ambitious project to date, and we look forward to revealing more about this new universe and all its realms.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Norsfell:
About
Aftergods is a top-down survivalite action RPG. It serves as both the next evolution and a brand-new title building on the success and core pillars of Norsfell’s five-million-unit hit Tribes of Midgard, featuring top-down action combat, survival crafting, mythic boss battles, and cooperative play. Aftergods expands beyond Norse lore into a rich tapestry of interconnected world mythologies.
In Aftergods, players wield the divine power of the Godborn—the unsung children of the gods who unexpectedly survived Ragnarok and whose legends have yet to be written. Rising from the aftermath across a handcrafted open world, players must restore the shattered Seeds of the World Tree and rebalance a collapsed cosmos.
Whether playing solo or cooperatively, players wield the divine power of the Godborn from Greek, Egyptian, Norse, or yet-undiscovered pantheons, choosing from various lineages and classes to carve out their own deity.
Key Features
- God and Mortal Forms – Divinity relies on a scarce resource known as Nectar. Rationing Nectar is key to survival—run out at the wrong moment and your Godborn reverts to a vulnerable mortal form, turning trivial threats into high-stakes fights for survival.
- A True “Survivalite” Experience – Experience divine-scale survival mechanics. Harvest entire forests with lightning storms, conjure pre-built temples straight from the heavens, and indulge in mortal food as an optional buff. It’s all about meaningful challenges, not punishing friction.
- Build Your Pantheon – Rescue survivors ranging from mortals to fallen ancient gods to form a new pantheon. Followers utilize unique specialties to automate base building, crafting, harvesting, and resource storage as you cultivate their faith and build majestic monuments.
- Shapeshifting Across the Realms – Explore a ravaged world spanning Greek, Egyptian, and Norse landmasses. Morph directly into mythical beasts like phoenixes, manticores, or sirens to climb mountains, swim across oceans, and glide through the skies.
- Play Solo or Cooperatively (Online and Offline) – Designed with full offline single-player support alongside multiplayer options including peer-to-peer (P2P) hosting and dedicated server rentals.
- Handheld and Controller Native – Built from the ground up with native controller support and tailored optimization for handheld devices like the Steam Deck.
Watch the reveal trailer below, featuring an original animated sequence produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios, set to a live score recorded by the 60-piece Budapest Scoring Orchestra. View the first screenshots at the gallery.