Hafthor Bjornsson Joins March of Empires as Champion

The former World's Strongest Man, Hafthor Björnsson, is coming to March of Empires. Players can recruit him for free from June 16th to the 30th as a powerful frontline Champion, who later evolves into a seasoned Advisor.

The Mighty (Haf)Thor

March of Empires fans have commanded many historically inspired Champions in their conquests—but now, a modern legend arrives. Hafthor Björnsson, the 2018 World's Strongest Man and actor behind Game of Thrones' 'The Mountain,' joins the battlefield as a towering, battle-hardened warrior.

From June 16th to the 30th, players can unlock Hafthor as a free Champion. Faction-specific missions will challenge you to harness his brute strength while progressing him into a late-game Advisor, offering battle-tested wisdom in critical moments.

Hafthor's debut also introduces Thor's Mighty Challenge, a new battle pass packed with themed rewards including army cosmetics and rally march customizations inspired by the strongman. Gameloft has confirmed Hafthor will serve as a brand ambassador, further amplifying March of Empires' reach.

This collaboration feels perfectly suited to the game—few embody raw power and battlefield presence like Hafthor. Between his record-breaking strength and intimidating stature (not to mention his sword-swinging expertise), he slots seamlessly into the war-torn world of March of Empires.

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