Everything you need to know about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Ubisoft has established the next chapter in the Assassin’s Creed series will be Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. There is more than just pillage and plunder deeply rooted in the story. The world premiere cinematic trailer for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which aired on April 30, blew us away into a numbed state of astonishment and displayed a much bloodier scenario than any other game in the series.

Many details about the upcoming game were revealed so far, and much more will surface until the game’s official launch. Here’s all we know so far about the game that you need to know.

The Setting of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla concentrates on Viking culture. The story takes place during England’s Dark Ages in the 9th century, originating in 873. As mentioned by Creative Director Ashraf Ismail, to begin a new experience in England, the clan has left Norway. Players will visit four important English kingdoms of East Anglia, Wessex, Northumbria, and Mercia. Norway and England make up the nucleus of the game’s map, and players will be able to travel between both countries. 

The Protagonist

Eivor will lead their clan from Norway’s endless conflicts to the coasts of England and beyond. King Alfred the Great of Wessex and the Saxons aren’t exactly embracing the arrival.

Although England may be somewhat more hospitable, claiming out new territory won’t be easy. The Saxons, who are resistive about the clan’s presence, will do everything in their power to drive you from the land.

Players will have the option to play as either a male or female Eivor, with new customization options being introduced that allow you to customize your Eivor’s hair, tattoos, war paint, etc.

For the first time in an Assassin’s Creed game, players can create and customize unique mercenary Viking raiders and share it with friends online who can then utilize it during their raids. Players will also be able to upgrade their gear (set of weapons and armor).

Gameplay

Valhalla will follow Odessey’s footsteps into the RPG territory, featuring branching dialogues and player choices that could influence the story’s course.

According to Eurogamer, there will be romance options available that will take place in the Viking settlement.

According to Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a single-player game. The game includes new features such as raids, settlement growing, capacity to increase your build power and influence. Players can pillage enemy fortresses and villages across England for valuable resources to enhance the settlement. Furthermore, players can gradually build and upgrade tattoo parlors, barracks, blacksmiths, barracks, etc.

Moreover, players in Valhalla will be capable of forming political alliances and making crucial combat decisions.

Thanks to a massive overhaul of the combat system, players (playing as Eivor) can throw axes, dual-wield almost all combinations of weapons, including two shields. Eivor also has the assassin’s vintage hidden blade.

The trailer portrayed murderous carnages on English soil, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla looks more brutal and violent than the previous titles. Stealth is seemingly no longer a priority in this game. Instead, we’ll get to see drastic raids and destruction.

Lead producer Julien Laferrière, during an interview with Eurogamer, affirmed the present day would be playable. Players will inhabit the character of Layla Hassan for the third time in an Assassin’s Creed game.

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, players will be accompanied by a raven in the skies. Apart from guiding players through their journey, the raven will also have new abilities. 

Release Date

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is scheduled for a Holiday 2020 release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia. The PC version of the game will be available on Uplay and Epic Games Store. You can pre-order the game now.