The Vikings crossover event in Vikingard has begun, giving players the chance to fight

alongside their favourite characters from the award-winning TV series

Guangzhou, China — NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999) and MGM are proud to announce that the crossover between Vikings and Vikingard has begun, giving players around the world the chance to join Ragnar Lothbrok on his adventures. There has never been a better time to jump in and experience Vikingard alongside these Viking heroes, fighting side by side and overcoming challenges, in the search of fame and treasure. A preview for the Vikings event can be seen here on the official Vikingard YouTube channel. 

The Vikingard crossover event with Vikings kicked off with a pre-launch event, where players will encounter a mysterious Viking girl, who has knowledge of Ragnar’s journey. It’s through her that you will encounter the four Vikings crossover characters: Ragnar, Lagertha, Rollo, and Floki, as they depart on their journey to raid England. The event will then begin, with six objectives that will run over the course of twenty one days. The Vikings storyline involves helping Floki to create his secret fleet, sailing to England in search of plunder, dealing with traitors and enemies at every turn, earning a noble rank for heroic deeds, and concluding with a prophecy about adventures to come. Once the main phase of the event ends, the crossover will enter a review phase, where players can relive the exciting storyline and replay the gameplay segments that happened along the way.

The four Vikings heroes that will join you in Vikingard as Hersir will possess unique weapons and stat enhancing skills, making them a valuable asset to any team. These characters will show up as NPCs in the Mead Hall, where they will join you in various dice and card-based minigames. During the event, the Treasure Hunt minigame will be hosted by Floki, who provides one clue a day, pointing players towards the item he desires, so that those who unravel his riddles can earn his rewards. The Vikings characters will also act as intractable in-game friends during the event, allowing you to chat to them and earn affinity, unlocking special rewards and letting them stick around after the event has ended. Players can also fight alongside the Vikings heroes in the Challenger’s Coast, where they can stand shoulder to shoulder and slay enemies together, even taking on the mighty World Bosses, in order to win valuable rewards. Once the battles are won, all players can take part in a massive Crossover Banquet alongside the Vikings heroes, where ingredients are consumed and those who partake will earn rewards.

The Vikingard x Vikings crossover event is a natural fit, as it gives you the chance to live out your own version of the story of the first season of the TV show, and perhaps even change fate and have events play out to your liking. This crossover event is just the beginning and players who wish to learn more about Vikingard can join the game’s thriving community, at the social media links below. Now is the time to take to sharpen your axe, take to the seas, and begin your own Viking legend!

To learn more about Vikingard, visit:

• Official Website – http://www.vikingard.com/
• Google Play – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netease.vikingard
• App Store – https://apps.apple.com/app/vikingard/id1551308635
• Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/Vikingardgame

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About NetEase Games

NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world’s largest incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the globe and growing an international presence along the way. To complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry leaders including Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit neteasegames.com.

About Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network EPIX, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms, and interactive ventures and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com