Tunisian indie developer NewGen Studios has officially revealed its next project: North Hunt, a Viking-era stealth and deception game set in living Norse villages. Building on the foundation of their hit social deduction title West Hunt, the sequel shifts the setting from the Wild West to Scandinavia, challenging players to blend in, complete objectives, and avoid detection in bustling Viking settlements.

North Hunt introduces a host of new features that expand upon the formula pioneered by West Hunt. Where the original tasked players with deceiving sheriffs in frontier towns, its spiritual successor promises a richer array of mechanics, immersive historical environments, and more nuanced gameplay systems. For fans of social deduction experiences, the transition into Viking culture marks both a thematic leap and a sign of NewGen’s ambition to evolve the genre.

The announcement comes as West Hunt itself continues to thrive. Released in Early Access in June 2022 and fully launched in 2024, the game has carved out a devoted niche within the growing space of online social deduction, a genre popularized by Among Us and Goose Goose Duck. Backed by content creators and an engaged player base, West Hunt has sold over 200,000 units to date and boasts more than 142,000 wishlists on Steam. Its consistent post-launch updates — ranging from new maps to entirely new modes like Prop Hunt — have kept its community active for more than two years.

In fact, Prop Hunt became a surprise breakout addition, drawing in a fresh wave of players through its global appeal. NewGen’s approach to marketing has been refreshingly straightforward: reaching out to its established influencer network and leaning on organic community enthusiasm. The result has been a steady growth curve rather than a fleeting spike, reinforcing West Hunt’s reputation as a well-oiled live service title.

Looking forward, NewGen Studios isn’t slowing down. Alongside continued support for West Hunt, the team plans to develop West Hunt 2 and launch two new horror projects in 2025. With North Hunt now on the horizon, the Tunisian studio is positioning itself as one of Africa’s most versatile and ambitious game developers — bridging cultural settings, experimenting with genre conventions, and expanding its portfolio beyond a single success.

For players who followed the rise of West Hunt, the reveal of North Hunt feels like a natural next step: the same thrilling blend of stealth, strategy, and deception, now cloaked in the shadows of Viking longhouses instead of saloons.