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ASKA

A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op!

DEV: Sand Sailor StudioPUB: Thunderful PublishingAppID 1898300
UPDATE PULSEevery ~7d·last 15d ago·22 recent on record

Is ASKA still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

90.2
Strong

Elixir Rating

80% of 12,268 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 79.3. The developers have shipped 2 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 10.9.

reception 79.3·support +10.9·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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Current price

$19.99$24.99−20%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

14 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

2

Current silence

3× normal

The developers post roughly every 5 days and were last heard 14 days ago — within their normal range. 2 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 2 of them major. It is currently 20% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

releaseSep 4, 2026

ASKA's Great Hall Update Adds Windmills, Feasts, and Overhauled Walls

The Great Hall & Feasts Update arrived for ASKA on August 31, 2026, bringing several systems that players had been requesting since the game's early access period.

What changed

  • Expanded Custom Game Mode: Players can now tune season lengths, start with a fully leveled tribe, equip top-tier gear from the outset, and adjust enemy invasion frequency — ranging from relentless winter sieges to a completely threat-free farming campaign.
  • Wheat, Mills, and Bread: A new agricultural chain begins with wild wheat gathered from swamp islands. It moves through the Improved Farm, then a new Windmill — which grinds wheat into flour based on real-time wind direction — and finally to the Cooking House, where a cook produces bread. A new villager role, Milling, supports this supply chain.
  • Overhauled Wall Construction: Wall placement has been rebuilt using a road-tool-style mechanic for faster perimeter layout. New slanted wall variants snap to hillsides and slopes, removing friction on uneven terrain.
  • The Great Hall: Described by the developers as their "grandest landmark yet," though specific details about its function were not elaborated in the announcement.

The wall overhaul directly addresses documented community feedback about slow placement, while the wheat-to-bread chain adds meaningful depth to food production that previously lacked multi-step processing. Together, these changes give both combat-focused and settlement-building players substantially more to engage with.

Two years of development

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54 announcements · 15 substantial · 7 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 21, 2026
September 21 Hotfix

Hey Vikings,we're back with a Monday fix, here's what's up:• Fixed golems not reacting to collapsing mines• Fixed farming and forestry not saving equipment colors• Fixed Game Window Mode setting not saving and loading correctly• Fixed an is…

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
September 15 Hotfix

Hey Vikings,we have a fresh set of fixes and improvements ready, so here they are:• Added Gamepad combat mode rebind option.• Added harbor to whitelisting.• Added male/female Kyckling boxes to world custom config.• Fixed starting blueprints…

Community AnnouncementsSep 11, 2026
Save 20% on ASKA Starting Today!

Hey everyone,If you haven’t built your ultimate Viking settlement yet, now is the perfect time to answer the call. ASKA is available at a 20% discount starting today, until September 25!Claim your land, recruit villagers, and defend your th…

Community AnnouncementsSep 8, 2026
September 8 Hotfix

Hey Vikings, we're back with a new patch, here's the nitty-gritty:Fixes· Den failsafe in case the boss was killed but the den is still active· Fixed bugged ogre for client· Fixed chieftain’s hut/house sleeping buffs· Fixed Nidhogg disconnec…

Community AnnouncementsSep 1, 2026
September 1st Hotfix

Hey Vikings,we're back with a hotfix for some of the issues discovered in the latest update, here's what's new:· Adjusted villager spawn time customization text to better reflect what the actual setting does · Small adjustments and improvem…

Community AnnouncementsAug 31, 2026
The Great Hall & Feasts Update is out now!

Hey Vikings!We are thrilled to announce that the ASKA Great Hall & Feasts Update is officially here! This update is packed with features you have been asking for, including deep Custom Game settings, reworked wall construction and whitelist…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 23, 2026
April 23rd Hotfix

Hey Vikings!We're back with a quick update, so let's get right into it:Quality of Life & Balance· Carpentery: Hardwood Long Sticks now yield 3 Wood Shafts instead of 2· Sailing balance: Karvi is now faster and easier to sail· When harvestin…

Community AnnouncementsApr 20, 2026
ASKA - The Hearth & Honey Update is out now!

Spring has arrived in your Viking settlement - and it smells like honey and mead. This month's update is one we've been quietly buzzing about for a while. The Hearth & Honey Update brings a whole new production chain to the game, centred ar…

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Community AnnouncementsMar 24, 2026
March 24 Hotfix

Hey Vikings, we're back with another set of fixes based on recent bug reports. An important warehouse bug has been fixed, work has been done on lighting, and various other improvements can be found in this update. Enjoy! · Adjusted Thick Li…

Community AnnouncementsMar 20, 2026
March 20 Hotfix

Hey Vikings, we're back with another patch which should address a few of the recently reported bugs.· Added a new complaint at warehouse and gathering stations when villagers are not assigned to any valid tasks;· Added taverns to settlement…

Community AnnouncementsMar 18, 2026
March 18 Hotfix

Hi there, we're back with a quick fix for some of the issues added in the previous update, as well as some older issues we managed to fix. Thanks for the bug reports! · Fixed a "disconnect" error caused by creating or loading villager sched…

Community AnnouncementsMar 17, 2026
Tavern Update

Hey there, Vikings!In this update we're rolling out the first iteration of the new Tavern building and a rework in how villagers eat, as well as a host of fixes and improvements, like being able to sort your inventory!Overall villagers shou…

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Community AnnouncementsFeb 18, 2026
February Patch

Hey Vikings!The much‑awaited patch is here, fixing the dreaded metal parts issue, alongside an engine upgrade, and a hoard of other fixes and even new features — including villagers now harvesting enemy corpses! A big thank you for the pati…

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Community AnnouncementsJan 9, 2026
A new year of ASKA!

Hey everybody!First off, Happy New Year! We're slowly thawing and stepping into 2026 with a renewed appetite for making ASKA bigger and better. After the December Update we took a bit of time off, as 2025 has been a very long and intense ye…

Community AnnouncementsDec 18, 2025
December Major Update OUT NOW!

December Major UpdateWe’re back with a brand-new update, just in time for the holiday season. This major update brings some of your requested suggestions, including new ways to gather eggs, a major expansion to the Marsh Islands featuring a…

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Community AnnouncementsDec 17, 2025
Grab your own Smolkr Plushie Now! 🐇✨

The Smolkr Plushie is ready to come home with you! Fluffy, adorable, and just a little menacing, the Smolkr plushie perfectly captures the charm of everyone’s favorite troublemaker from ASKA. Whether it’s watching over your desk, guarding y…

Community AnnouncementsNov 24, 2025
Nominate ASKA in Steam Awards 2025 - Labor of Love Category!

Hey everyone!2025 has been an incredible year for ASKA, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community. Your support, enthusiasm, and shared adventures have made this year truly unforgettable. With the release of our biggest upd…

Community AnnouncementsNov 20, 2025
November 20 Hotfix

ChangelogHey there, we're up with a new update, we managed to fix some more bugs, so here it is!Improvements and QoL· Food tier prioritization changed so that villagers that could not find matching tier food will try to find higher tier foo…

Community AnnouncementsNov 17, 2025
November 17 Hotfix

Hello Vikings,we've been receiving some bug reports regarding Chinese and Japanese localization causing issues. We managed to identify the issue and it has now been fixed. We've also snuck in some other fixes which you can check out in the …

Community AnnouncementsNov 17, 2025
Smolkr Plushie Coming Soon!

Hey Vikings!We’re thrilled to finally share some exciting news: we’ve partnered with Makeship to bring the very first official Smolkr Plushie to life!This adorable little creature has been carefully designed to capture all the charm (and mi…

Community AnnouncementsNov 14, 2025
November 14 Hotfix

Hello, Vikings! We're dropping a hefty patch to keep the weekend burning bright. Take your time with the changelog, as we've managed to kill a hefty amount of bugs, besides a considerable amount of improvements. Thanks for the bug reports a…

Community AnnouncementsNov 7, 2025
November 7 Hotfix

Fixes· Fixed Russian localization strings getting shuffled around;· Fixed items getting lost when upgrading the Hunter's Hut;· Fixed expedition UI buttons not playing the correct sound effect when clicked;· Fixed a bug were the game would b…

Community AnnouncementsNov 6, 2025
Major Update Eight: Seaborne Raiders - Our biggest update yet!

Hey Vikings! Today, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest update: Seaborne Raiders! This is the biggest update ASKA has ever seen, packed with features you’ve been asking for. At last, we’re leaving land behind and setting sail for uncharted …

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Community AnnouncementsNov 6, 2025
Our biggest update is coming today! Watch the teaser trailer!

The sea calls to you, Vikings! Sharpen your blades and ready your longships. A new Viking saga is about to be written! Our biggest update is coming out later today! Are you ready? ⚔️ Watch the trailer down below to get ready to explore new …

Community AnnouncementsOct 6, 2025
Hotfix: Unity Vulnerability

Hey everyone,we're pushing a quick hotfix for a recently discovered Unity vulnerability. Steam has covered this issue in some detail below: A more in-depth description of the issue can be found here. As a reminder, this issue concerns all g…

Community AnnouncementsSep 29, 2025
ASKA for 40% Off during Steam Autumn Sale!

Hey Vikings! Your tribe calls for a leader! ASKA is 40% off during the Steam Autumn Sale. Gather your friends or brave the harsh wilderness solo. Build, craft, hunt, and fight as a true Viking. Face the dangers of a harsh world and make you…

Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2025
Thunderful Games plays ASKA

Join the Thunderful Games team as they are playing ASKA. Showcasing their settlement, gathering some resources and helping the villagers not starve. Mila: Marketing Manager Aleksandar: Social & Community Manager Alexander: Video Editor.

Community AnnouncementsSep 8, 2025
Grab ASKA for 40% Off – Limited Time! ⚔️

Hey Vikings, The time has come to sharpen your axes! ASKA is now 40% off. This is perfect if you’ve been waiting to jump into the saga, or if you know a friend who’s ready to join your tribe. Don’t miss this chance to build your own settlem…

Community AnnouncementsAug 27, 2025
August 27 Hotfix

Hey there Vikings this update address the recent Steam cloud save issues and a pesky mine bug. · Fixed villagers getting stuck in mine entrances and other doorways; · Fixed builders getting stuck in pathfinding loops in rare circumstances; …

Community AnnouncementsAug 11, 2025
Hotfix - August 11th

CHANGELOG· Fixed cooks throwing meat hunks on the ground and not harvesting them; · Fixed crafters returning with fewer items than they need; · Villagers search for water bottles during when preparing for work; · Fixed villagers getting stu…