Tribes of Midgard is a session-based where up to 10 players cooperate to prevent Ragnarök by defending their village's Seed of Yggdrasil from nightly invasions of "Helthings" and massive Giants called Jötnar. Core Gameplay Modes

: Console players generally need an active subscription like Xbox Live or Nintendo Switch Online to access the game.

: Players can unlock various classes (like Warrior or Ranger) and earn "Blessings" to customize their skills. In Survival Mode, players can earn up to 49 blessings to create specialized builds.