About Polar Region Games
Founded in Reykjavik, Iceland
Polar Region Games brings together industry veterans from Riot Games, Ubisoft, Directive Games and CCP Games who share a passion for video games, Norse mythology, and player-driven experiences. We have worked on and supported titles like EVE online, EVE Valkyrie, League of Legends, TFT, Valorant, DOOM, Destiny 2, Call of Duty, Warzone, Quake, Mortal Kombat, Devil May Cry 5.
We started with a simple idea
We wanted to create games where players actively shape the story rather than just experiencing it. Drawing inspiration from Iceland's landscapes and mythological heritage, we approach game design with what we call a "Pathfinder" mindset—finding new ways to put meaningful choices in players' hands.
Ashes of Yggdrasil
Our first major project, Ashes of Yggdrasil, embodies this approach through faction-based gameplay, seasonal warfare, and combat that rewards skill over repetition. The world evolves based on player actions, creating a dynamic environment where every decision matters.
Althingi Initiative
Central to our philosophy is the Althingi Initiative, our community-driven development approach named after the ancient Icelandic parliament. This keeps us connected to our players, incorporating their feedback and ideas as we build our games together.
At Polar Region Games, we're focused on creating myth-inspired experiences where players don't just play through stories—they help write them.
Your choices. Your saga.