Vigor (video game)


Vigor is a free-to-play online looter shooter game by Bohemia Interactive originally developed for the Xbox One. As of July 2020, it is also available on the Nintendo Switch. Initially released as an early access title in August 2018, the game fully released on August 19, 2019.

Gameplay

Vigor is an
online looter shooter game set in post-apocalyptic Norway. The goal is to stay alive and build a shelter that will protect the player against the harsh environment. Players called Outlanders have to seek resources and better equipment. From Season 3 the Outlanders can enjoy multiple different game modes - such as Shootout or Elimination.

Development

announced Vigor on 11 June 2018 during E3. The game launched in Xbox Preview on 31 July 2018.
It was in the Xbox Preview until August 19, 2019. That day, Vigor was released as a free-to-play title on Gamescom - it was featured in the Inside Xbox Show.
The Nintendo Switch version was announced in a Nintendo Direct on March 26, 2020. It was released on July 8, 2020.
The closed beta ran from April 9 to April 16.

Reception

The game was played by more than 700,000 players during Early access. After the game was released it became one of top 20 most played Xbox One titles as it was played by over 1,200,000 players.
The game was nominated for 3 Czech Game of the Year Awards including categories Main Award, Best technological solution and Free-to-play.