Skald Solo Developer Anders Lauridsen Talks About Challenges, Success and the Critical Role of the Community
Skald: Against the Black Priory has been nominated for the main prize, 'Nordic Game of the Year,' at the 2025 Nordic Game Awards. In an interview, Anders Lauridsen, the CEO of High North Studios, discussed his experiences as a solo developer, the challenges involved in creating an RPG and the importance of community feedback.
Skald: Against the Black Priory, developed by High North Studios from Norway and Swedish publisher Raw Fury, has been nominated in two categories at the 2025 Nordic Game Awards: for the main prize, 'Nordic Game of the Year', and for Best Debut. This retro, group-based role-playing game combines classic 8-bit graphics in the style of the 1980s with modern game mechanics, telling a story of tragic heroes, violence, death, and cosmic horror. Skald: Against the Black Priory was released on 30 May 2024 for PC via Steam and GOG.com.