Valheim is increasing past video video games as soon as once more, this time with an official comedian e-book sequence that includes a formidable lineup of expertise from Marvel, DC, tv, and animation.
Developer Iron Gate Studio has teamed up with GUNGNIR Books and MOOD Publishing to deliver its Viking survival recreation to comics, with the primary launch deliberate for the primary quarter of 2027. The multi-issue sequence will function authentic tales set on this planet of Valheim, fairly than merely retelling the occasions of the sport.
The writing group definitely has a reasonably spectacular portfolio that bodes effectively for the sequence. It contains Steve Orlando (Surprise Girl, Avengers), Deric A. Hughes and Ben Raab (Quantum Leap), J. Holtham (The Handmaid’s Story, Supergirl), Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift), Tim Sheridan (Masters of the Universe), and Olan Rogers (Last House). They’re joined by TD Orel, Chris Klian, Andrew Sanders, and GUNGNIR Books founder Matthew Medney.
On the artwork facet, Scott Oakley, Vanessa Del Rey, Lucas Pereira, and Mario Del Pennino are among the many confirmed artists, with Mohamad Samah overseeing manufacturing design. Extra expertise is predicted to be introduced.
In line with the announcement, the sequence will discover the mythology of Valheim’s mysterious tenth Norse realm, introducing new adventures and views on its gods, monsters, and harmful environments. Anticipate loads of exploration, survival, and presumably some very unlucky encounters with the native wildlife.
“Valheim is a type of uncommon worlds that feels prefer it existed lengthy earlier than we ever found it. There are gods, monsters, complete civilizations, and a mythology so wealthy that the tales we are able to inform really feel nearly infinite,” mentioned Matthew Medney from GUNGNIR Books. “For us, the chance to work alongside Iron Gate and MOOD Publishing to deliver this universe into comics is extraordinary. And we have assembled an absolute military of artistic expertise to do it. We’re not eager about merely retelling what thousands and thousands of gamers have already skilled. We need to discover the legends that have not been advised, the corners of this world that have not been seen, and create one thing that feels worthy of the unbelievable universe Iron Gate constructed. That is Valheim, and we’ll make it epic.”
The comedian marks one other growth for Valheim, which has now bought greater than 17 million copies worldwide since launching into Steam Early Entry in February 2021. The sport has already made the soar to tabletop gaming with Valheim: The Board Sport, additionally developed in partnership with MOOD Publishing.
For now, there is no particular launch date past Q1 2027, and particulars about particular person points, collectible editions, and the way followers can become involved are nonetheless to come back. Within the meantime, Valheim gamers can look ahead to exploring the tenth realm with out having to fret about protecting their meals buffs topped up. Which, frankly, sounds fairly good.
Rachel Weber is the Head of Editorial Improvement at IGN and an elder millennial. She’s been knowledgeable nerd since 2006 when she obtained her begin on Official PlayStation Journal within the UK, and has since labored for GamesIndustry.Biz, Rolling Stone and GamesRadar. She loves horror, horror motion pictures, horror video games, Crimson Useless Redemption 2, and her Love and Deepspace boyfriends.