Shieldmaidens join the War of the Vikings

Female combatants arrive in the form of paid-for "mini-expansion".

Shieldmaidens have landed in War of the Vikings in the what Paradox and Fatshark are describing as a "mini-expansion", DLC that'll set you back £3.99 (Blood Eagle and Valhalla purchasers already have the content).

The DLC introduces the fearsome female fighters of yesteryear as a pre-defined class for both Saxon and Vikings factions. Customisation options have also landed for the new combatants, but in a refreshing twist "absurd and nonsensical ‘boob armor'" is not included.

The expansion also brings with it new maps, new weapons, and the option to put a female face on existing classes. Executive producer Gordon Van Dyke said:

"Out of all of the research and study that went into designing War of the Vikings, the history surrounding shieldmaidens was some of the most fascinating and controversial."

Van Dyke continued: "Our design reflects the preparations that any warrior, male or female, would have made for battle: practical protection, not sexualized fantasy. We've saved the physics for the combat, where it belongs."

There's a couple of pictures below, and you can read our review of War of the Vikings by clicking on this link.