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{{Game Infobox |
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|name = ''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' |
|name = ''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' |
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|image = AC Valhalla cover.jpg |
|image = AC Valhalla cover.jpg |
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| − | |Developer = [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montreal]] |
+ | |Developer = [[Ubisoft#Montreal|Ubisoft Montreal]] |
| − | |Publisher = Ubisoft |
+ | |Publisher = [[Ubisoft]] |
| + | |Engine = [[Anvil (game engine)#AnvilNext 2.0|AnvilNext 2.0]] |
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| + | |Composer = *[[Jesper Kyd]] |
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| + | *[[Sarah Schachner]] |
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| + | *[[Einar Selvik]] |
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|Genre = Action RPG |
|Genre = Action RPG |
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|Game modes = Singleplayer |
|Game modes = Singleplayer |
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| + | |Platform = *{{Wiki|Microsoft Windows}} |
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| − | |Platform = PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5, Stadia |
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| + | *{{Wiki|PlayStation 4}} |
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| − | |Media = Blu-Ray disc, digital download, cloud |
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| + | *{{Wiki|PlayStation 5}} |
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| + | *{{Wiki|Xbox One}} |
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| + | *{{Wiki|Xbox Series X}} |
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| + | *{{Wiki|Google Stadia}} |
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| + | |Website = https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla |
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| − | '''''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''''' is the upcoming twelfth main installment in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' series]] developed by [[Ubisoft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-is-revealing-the-next-assassins-creed-right-now-1843153308|title=Ubisoft Reveals Assassin's Creed Valhalla With An 8-Hour Painting Livestream|first=Mike|last=Fahey|date=29-04-2020| |
+ | '''''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla''''' is the upcoming twelfth main installment in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' series]] developed by [[Ubisoft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-is-revealing-the-next-assassins-creed-right-now-1843153308|title=Ubisoft Reveals Assassin's Creed Valhalla With An 8-Hour Painting Livestream|first=Mike|last=Fahey|date=29-04-2020|publisher={{Wiki|Kotaku}}|accessdate=29 April 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429142706/https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-is-revealing-the-next-assassins-creed-right-now-1843153308|archivedate=29-04-2020}}</ref> In the game, the player takes control of [[Eivor]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sea.mashable.com/entertainment/10349/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-valhalla-after-an-8-hour-bosslogic-livestream|title=Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream|first=Alexis|last=Nedd|publisher=Mashable SE Asia|date=29-04-2020|accessdate=30 April 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607054817/https://sea.mashable.com/entertainment/10349/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-valhalla-after-an-8-hour-bosslogic-livestream|archivedate=07-06-2020}}</ref> a viking who fought in the Norse invasion of England.<ref name="cinematic" /> |
==Plot synopsis== |
==Plot synopsis== |
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| − | ''Driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in the ninth century AD, players will lead |
+ | ''Driven from [[Norway]] by endless wars and dwindling resources in the ninth century AD, players will lead Eivor's clan of [[Norsemen]] across the icy [[North Sea]] to the rich lands of [[England]]'s broken kingdoms. Players must carve out a new future for their clan, reliving the ruthless fighting style of [[Vikings|Viking]] warriors with a revamped combat system that includes the ability to dual-wield weapons against a greater variety of enemies than ever before.'' |
| − | ''To secure resources players can lead raids to select locations using their longship to earn much-needed riches and resources. As the Vikings begin to settle in their new home, they encounter resistance from the Saxons including King [[Alfred the Great|Aelfred of Wessex]], who denounces them as heathens and looks to be the sole ruler of a civilized England. Against all odds, Eivor must do what is necessary to keep Valhalla within reach.''<ref name="Gamesradar everything">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/assassins-creed-valhalla-guide/|title= |
+ | ''To secure resources players can lead raids to select locations using their longship to earn much-needed riches and resources. As the Vikings begin to settle in their new home, they encounter resistance from the Saxons including King [[Alfred the Great|Aelfred of Wessex]], who denounces them as heathens and looks to be the sole ruler of a civilized England. Against all odds, Eivor must do what is necessary to keep Valhalla within reach.''<ref name="Gamesradar everything">{{Cite web| url=https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/assassins-creed-valhalla-guide/| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Everything we know so far about the new Viking flavored Assassin's Creed| author=Weber, Rachel; Oloman, Jordan| publisher={{Wiki|GamesRadar+}}| date=30-04-2020| accessdate=30 April 2020| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513185459/https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/assassins-creed-valhalla-guide/| archivedate=13-05-2020}}</ref> |
==Development== |
==Development== |
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| − | Ubisoft Montreal is the lead development studio on Valhalla, working with other 14 studios on the game.<ref>{{Twitter|UbisoftMTL|status/1255610392283418626|Ubisoft Montréal|quote=Exciting! An immense congratulations to our studio warriors for all the good work and passion building to that reveal. We’d also like to thank the 14 co-dev studios all around the world. You know who you are, and we’re thankful for your dedication! |
+ | Ubisoft Montreal is the lead development studio on Valhalla, working with other 14 studios on the game.<ref>{{Twitter|UbisoftMTL|status/1255610392283418626|[[Ubisoft#Montreal|Ubisoft Montréal]]|quote=Exciting! An immense congratulations to our studio warriors for all the good work and passion building to that reveal. We’d also like to thank the 14 co-dev studios all around the world. You know who you are, and we’re thankful for your dedication! Skàl!|image=File:Ubisoft_MTL_-_ACV_announce.png}}</ref> This includes external developer Sperasoft.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/30/25-things-weve-learned-about-assassins-creed-valhalla| first=Joe| last=Juba| title=25 Things We've Learned About Assassin's Creed Valhalla| work={{Wiki|Game Informer}}| date=30-04-2020| accessdate=11-05-2020| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200501003439/https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/30/25-things-weve-learned-about-assassins-creed-valhalla| archivedate=01-05-2020}}</ref> The game having been in-development for 2 years as of April 2020, was led by ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag|Black Flag]]'' creative director [[Ashraf Ismail]],<ref name="eurogamer first">{{cite web |title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla reshapes the series' RPG storytelling by giving you a Viking settlement |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-30-assassins-creed-valhalla-reshapes-the-series-rpg-storytelling-by-giving-you-a-viking-settlement |first=Tom| last=Phillips| publisher={{Wiki|Eurogamer}} |accessdate=30 April 2020|date=30-04-2020| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200501014059/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-30-assassins-creed-valhalla-reshapes-the-series-rpg-storytelling-by-giving-you-a-viking-settlement| archivedate=01-05-2020}}</ref> with [[Darby McDevitt]] as the narrative director,<ref name="usgamer unifying">{{cite web | url = https://www.usgamer.net/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-grand-unifying-theory | title = Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is the Grand Unifying Theory of Assassin's Creed | first= Mike | last= Williams | date = 30-04-2020 | accessdate = 30 April 2020 | work = USGamer | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200501045711/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-grand-unifying-theory| archivedate=01-05-2020}}</ref> but in late June 2020 amid allegations of multiple counts of infidelity and sexual misconduct,<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21302033/assassins-creed-valhalla-creative-director-steps-down-ubisoft |title= Assassin’s Creed Valhalla creative director steps down, accused of sexual misconduct with fans | last=Lee| first=Julia| date=24-06-2020| publisher={{Wiki|Polygon (website)|Polygon}}| accessdate= 24-06-2020| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625024706/https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21302033/assassins-creed-valhalla-creative-director-steps-down-ubisoft| archivedate=25-06-2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-creative-director-ashraf-ismail-steps-down |title= Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Director Steps Down After Impropriety Allegations | last=Kim|first=Matt| date=24-06-2020| publisher={{Wiki|IGN}}| accessdate= 24-06-2020| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625004406/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-creative-director-ashraf-ismail-steps-down| archivedate=25-06-2020}}</ref> Ashraf stepped down from his position, citing personal issues impacting his family.<ref>{{Twitter|AshrafAIsmail|status/1275839403211010048|Ashraf Ismail|quote=I am stepping down from my beloved project to properly deal with the personal issues in my life. The lives of my family and my own are shattered. I am deeply sorry to everyone hurt in this.|image=File:ACV Ashraf steps down.png|backup=}}</ref>. McDevitt, aware of the similarities between 2018's ''God of War'', believes that ''Valhalla'' can stand out as a game more rooted in historical accuracy rather than mythology.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-assassins-creed-valhalla-dev-isnt-worried-abou/1100-6476654/ | title = Why Assassin's Creed Valhalla Dev Isn't Worried About The God Of War Similarities | first = Jordan | last = Ramée | date= 30-04-2020 | accessdate = 30 April 2020 | publisher = {{Wiki|GameSpot}}| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619045122/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-assassins-creed-valhalla-dev-isnt-worried-abou/1100-6476654/| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619045122/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-assassins-creed-valhalla-dev-isnt-worried-abou/1100-6476654/|archivedate=19-06-2020}}</ref> |
| − | The game's working title, "''Assassin's Creed: Kingdoms''" was first leaked in April 2019,<ref name |
+ | The game's working title, "''Assassin's Creed: Kingdoms''" was first leaked in April 2019,<ref name="kotaku reveal">{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/odd-tease-in-the-division-2-spills-the-beans-on-the-nex-1833838193|title=Odd Tease In The Division 2 Spills The Beans On The Next Assassin's Creed |first=Jason |last=Schreier |date=05-04-2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405172323/https://kotaku.com/odd-tease-in-the-division-2-spills-the-beans-on-the-nex-1833838193 |archivedate=05-04-2019 |accessdate=30-04-2020 |publisher={{Wiki|Kotaku}}}}</ref> misidentified as "Assassin's Creed: Kingdom",<ref>{{Twitter|jasonschreier|status/1255617359466901505|Jason Schreier|quote=For a year now we've all been referring to the new Assassin's Creed by the codename I reported, Kingdom, but today I was informed that it's actually KingdomS. Whoops! To rectify this mistake I will be exclusively referring to the game as Assassin's Creed Valhallas|image=File:Jason_Schreier_-_AC_Kingdoms.png|noimage=|backup=}}</ref> after people found what appeared to be an easter egg for the game within a map in ''{{Wiki|Tom Clancy's The Division 2}}''. In it a poster reading "Valhalla" with a Viking character holding a sphere reminiscent of an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] led to speculation about its relation to the ''Assassin's Creed'' series, which in turn led to journalist Jason Schreier confirming the setting and codename for the game.<ref name="kotaku reveal" /> However, this supposed 'leak' was later revealed to be a complete coincidence and an accident.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/valhallas-cameo-in-division-2-was-accidental/zb1bce| title=Valhalla's Cameo in Division 2 was Accidental| author=Pri| publisher=GamePressure.com| date=02-05-2020| accessdate=15-05-2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515180109/https://www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/valhallas-cameo-in-division-2-was-accidental/zb1bce|archivedate=15-05-2020}}</ref> |
==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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| − | ''Valhalla'' has players take the role of Eivor, a Viking Raider and Clan Leader of the Norsemen who can be played either as male or female. The game retains the dialogue choice and NPC relationship elements from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', with new elements such as forging political alliances with NPC clans. Every choice and decision of the players affects the world of the game real time. Players can travel from the cold shores of Norway to England.<ref name="Gamesradar everything" /> |
+ | Set in 873 AD, ''Valhalla'' has players take the role of Eivor, a Viking Raider and Clan Leader of the Norsemen who can be played either as male or female. The game retains the dialogue choice and NPC relationship elements from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', with new elements such as forging political alliances with NPC clans. Every choice and decision of the players affects the world of the game in real time. Players can travel from the cold shores of Norway to England.<ref name="Gamesradar everything" /> |
| − | + | Eivor is able to equip themself with an assortment of weapons, and dual wield many of them; Eivor can also use their Hidden Blade in combat.<ref name="Commentary">{{Youtube|L_nb_YECQoQ|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft}}</ref> |
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| − | Eivor can develop their own settlement and build and upgrade structures such as tattoo shops and barracks |
+ | Eivor can develop their own settlement and build and upgrade structures such as tattoo shops and barracks, they can also recruit new members of their clan and can train their own army for raids or other missions.<ref name="Gamesradar everything" /> |
| − | The player will be able to build a raiding party by recruiting non-player characters to assist with these.<ref name="mercenaries"/> Though the use of naval transport has returned, naval combat has been |
+ | The player will be able to build a raiding party by recruiting non-player characters to assist with these.<ref name="mercenaries" /> Though the use of naval transport has returned, naval combat has been dialed back. Eivor's [[longship]] will act more as a means of travel when performing raids and for escaping after land combat, rather than being used in combat with other naval vessels.<ref name="eurogamer first" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Gartenberg |first=Chaim |title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Assassin's Creed with vikings |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21241823/assassins-creed-valhalla-vikings-norse-teaser-announcement-ubisoft |publisher={{Wiki|The Verge}} |accessdate=03-05-2020 |date=29-04-2020| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200430030255/https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21241823/assassins-creed-valhalla-vikings-norse-teaser-announcement-ubisoft| archivedate=30-04-2020}}</ref> Players can take part in activities like drinking games, hunting or traditional Norse games such as [[flyting]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-to-feature-playable-viking-rap-battles | title = Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Feature Playable Viking Rap Battles | first = Jonathon | last= Dornbush | date = 30-04-2020 | accessdate = 03-05-2020 | publisher = {{Wiki|IGN}} | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200430192733/https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-to-feature-playable-viking-rap-battles | archivedate=30-04-2020}}</ref> A player will be able to create a Viking mercenary that can be recruited by other players, acting as a non-playable character within those games; the player will gain additional in-game rewards for successful missions.<ref name="mercenaries">{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-multiplayer/ | title = Assassin's Creed Valhalla doesn't have multiplayer but does lets you make a Viking mercenary to help friends raid | first = Conner | last = Sheridan | date = 01-05-2020 | accessdate = 03-05-2020 | publisher = {{Wiki|GamesRadar+}} | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200503030015/https://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-multiplayer/ | archivedate=03-05-2020}}</ref> |
==Release== |
==Release== |
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| + | On PC, the game will not release on Steam at launch, but will be available on Uplay and the Epic Games Store.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-wont-launch-on-steam-is-a/1100-6476676/| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla Won't Launch on Steam, Is An Epic Games Store Exclusive|last=Makuch |first=Eddie |publisher={{Wiki|GameSpot}} |date=06-05-2020 |accessdate=11-05-2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509194435/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhalla-wont-launch-on-steam-is-a/1100-6476676/ |archivedate=09-05-2020}}</ref> |
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===Marketing=== |
===Marketing=== |
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| − | On 29 April 2020, the game was officially announced by Ubisoft with an 8-hour art livestream by Boss Logic.<ref>{{Youtube|Y2aoke5icgk|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Official Tease with BossLogic <nowiki>| |
+ | On 29 April 2020, the game was officially announced by Ubisoft with an 8-hour art livestream by Boss Logic.<ref>{{Youtube|Y2aoke5icgk|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Official Tease with BossLogic <nowiki>| Ubisoft [NA]</nowiki>|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> The cinematic trailer was then premiered on 30 April at 8AM PDT. The trailer revealed a projected release date of Holiday 2020.<ref name="cinematic">{{Youtube|rKjUAWlbTJk|Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> On 7 May, a gameplay trailer was released showing in-engine footage.<ref>{{Youtube|WgUtoX7ue7Q|Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: First Look Gameplay Trailer <nowiki>| Ubisoft [NA]</nowiki>|UCBMvc6jvuTxH6TNo9ThpYjg|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> The background image on the Ubisoft website for ''Valhalla'', also seen in the trailers, contained a runic cipher which when translated revealed stanza 77 from ''{{Wiki|Hávamál}}'', an ancient Norse poem.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-website-hidden-rune-code-odin/| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla Hidden Rune Code Solved| first=Joshua| last=Duckworth| work=Game Rant| date=04-05-2020| accessdate=21-05-2020| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200506171717/https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-website-hidden-rune-code-odin/| archivedate=06-05-2020}}</ref> |
==Editions== |
==Editions== |
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is the upcoming twelfth main installment in the Assassin's Creed series developed by Ubisoft.[1] In the game, the player takes control of Eivor,[2] a viking who fought in the Norse invasion of England.[3]
Plot synopsis
Driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in the ninth century AD, players will lead Eivor's clan of Norsemen across the icy North Sea to the rich lands of England's broken kingdoms. Players must carve out a new future for their clan, reliving the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a revamped combat system that includes the ability to dual-wield weapons against a greater variety of enemies than ever before.
To secure resources players can lead raids to select locations using their longship to earn much-needed riches and resources. As the Vikings begin to settle in their new home, they encounter resistance from the Saxons including King Aelfred of Wessex, who denounces them as heathens and looks to be the sole ruler of a civilized England. Against all odds, Eivor must do what is necessary to keep Valhalla within reach.[4]
Development
Ubisoft Montreal is the lead development studio on Valhalla, working with other 14 studios on the game.[5] This includes external developer Sperasoft.[6] The game having been in-development for 2 years as of April 2020, was led by Assassin's Creed: Origins and Black Flag creative director Ashraf Ismail,[7] with Darby McDevitt as the narrative director,[8] but in late June 2020 amid allegations of multiple counts of infidelity and sexual misconduct,[9][10] Ashraf stepped down from his position, citing personal issues impacting his family.[11]. McDevitt, aware of the similarities between 2018's God of War, believes that Valhalla can stand out as a game more rooted in historical accuracy rather than mythology.[12]
The game's working title, "Assassin's Creed: Kingdoms" was first leaked in April 2019,[13] misidentified as "Assassin's Creed: Kingdom",[14] after people found what appeared to be an easter egg for the game within a map in Tom Clancy's The Division 2. In it a poster reading "Valhalla" with a Viking character holding a sphere reminiscent of an Apple of Eden led to speculation about its relation to the Assassin's Creed series, which in turn led to journalist Jason Schreier confirming the setting and codename for the game.[13] However, this supposed 'leak' was later revealed to be a complete coincidence and an accident.[15]
Gameplay
Set in 873 AD, Valhalla has players take the role of Eivor, a Viking Raider and Clan Leader of the Norsemen who can be played either as male or female. The game retains the dialogue choice and NPC relationship elements from Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, with new elements such as forging political alliances with NPC clans. Every choice and decision of the players affects the world of the game in real time. Players can travel from the cold shores of Norway to England.[4]
Eivor is able to equip themself with an assortment of weapons, and dual wield many of them; Eivor can also use their Hidden Blade in combat.[16]
Eivor can develop their own settlement and build and upgrade structures such as tattoo shops and barracks, they can also recruit new members of their clan and can train their own army for raids or other missions.[4]
The player will be able to build a raiding party by recruiting non-player characters to assist with these.[17] Though the use of naval transport has returned, naval combat has been dialed back. Eivor's longship will act more as a means of travel when performing raids and for escaping after land combat, rather than being used in combat with other naval vessels.[7][18] Players can take part in activities like drinking games, hunting or traditional Norse games such as flyting.[19] A player will be able to create a Viking mercenary that can be recruited by other players, acting as a non-playable character within those games; the player will gain additional in-game rewards for successful missions.[17]
Release
On PC, the game will not release on Steam at launch, but will be available on Uplay and the Epic Games Store.[20]
Marketing
On 29 April 2020, the game was officially announced by Ubisoft with an 8-hour art livestream by Boss Logic.[21] The cinematic trailer was then premiered on 30 April at 8AM PDT. The trailer revealed a projected release date of Holiday 2020.[3] On 7 May, a gameplay trailer was released showing in-engine footage.[22] The background image on the Ubisoft website for Valhalla, also seen in the trailers, contained a runic cipher which when translated revealed stanza 77 from Hávamál, an ancient Norse poem.[23]
Editions
Ubisoft announced several editions of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
- A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- The Berserker Longship Pack
- The Set of Runes
- Raven Skin from Berserker Gear Pack
- A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- The Berserker Settlement Pack
- The Set of Runes
- Hati Wolf Mount from Berserker Gear Pack
- A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- The Season Pass
- A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- The Season Pass
- The Berserker Gear Pack
- The Berserker Longship Pack
- The Berserker Settlement Pack
- The Set of Runes
- A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- The Season Pass
- A 30cm Eivor figurine
- A 5cm Viking Statuette of Eivor
- The Berserker Gear Pack
- The Berserker Longship Pack
- The Berserker Settlement Pack
- The Set of Runes
- Exclusive Steelbook
- Exclusive Box
- 3 Lithographs
- Game Soundtrack
Gallery
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Official Teaser with Boss Logic – Timelapse
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Cinematic World Premiere Trailer Ubisoft NA
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Developer Commentary Trailer Ubisoft NA
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla First Look Gameplay Trailer Ubisoft NA
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Official 30 Minute Gameplay Walkthrough UbiFWD July 2020 Ubisoft NA
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Gameplay Overview Trailer
Promotional reveal image
Variant with a Hidden Blade
Appearances
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References
- ↑ Fahey, Mike (29-04-2020). Ubisoft Reveals Assassin's Creed Valhalla With An 8-Hour Painting Livestream. Kotaku. Archived from the original on 29 April 2020. Retrieved on 29 April 2020.
- ↑ Nedd, Alexis (29-04-2020). Ubisoft confirms 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' after an 8 hour BossLogic livestream. Mashable SE Asia. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft North America YouTube channel
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Weber, Rachel; Oloman, Jordan (30-04-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Everything we know so far about the new Viking flavored Assassin's Creed. GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on 13 May 2020. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ Ubisoft Montréal (@UbisoftMTL) on Twitter "Exciting! An immense congratulations to our studio warriors for all the good work and passion building to that reveal. We’d also like to thank the 14 co-dev studios all around the world. You know who you are, and we’re thankful for your dedication! Skàl!" (screenshot)
- ↑ Juba, Joe (30-04-2020). 25 Things We've Learned About Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Game Informer. Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved on 11 May 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Phillips, Tom (30-04-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla reshapes the series' RPG storytelling by giving you a Viking settlement. Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ Williams, Mike (30-04-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is the Grand Unifying Theory of Assassin's Creed. USGamer. Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ Lee, Julia (24-06-2020). Assassin’s Creed Valhalla creative director steps down, accused of sexual misconduct with fans. Polygon. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved on 24 June 2020.
- ↑ Kim, Matt (24-06-2020). Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Director Steps Down After Impropriety Allegations. IGN. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved on 24 June 2020.
- ↑ Ashraf Ismail (@AshrafAIsmail) on Twitter "I am stepping down from my beloved project to properly deal with the personal issues in my life. The lives of my family and my own are shattered. I am deeply sorry to everyone hurt in this." (screenshot)
- ↑ Ramée, Jordan (30-04-2020). Why Assassin's Creed Valhalla Dev Isn't Worried About The God Of War Similarities. GameSpot. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Schreier, Jason (05-04-2019). Odd Tease In The Division 2 Spills The Beans On The Next Assassin's Creed. Kotaku. Archived from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved on 30 April 2020.
- ↑ Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) on Twitter "For a year now we've all been referring to the new Assassin's Creed by the codename I reported, Kingdom, but today I was informed that it's actually KingdomS. Whoops! To rectify this mistake I will be exclusively referring to the game as Assassin's Creed Valhallas" (screenshot)
- ↑ Pri (02-05-2020). Valhalla's Cameo in Division 2 was Accidental. GamePressure.com. Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved on 15 May 2020.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Developer Commentary Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Sheridan, Conner (01-05-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla doesn't have multiplayer but does lets you make a Viking mercenary to help friends raid. GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on 3 May 2020. Retrieved on 3 May 2020.
- ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (29-04-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Assassin's Creed with vikings. The Verge. Archived from the original on 30 April 2020. Retrieved on 3 May 2020.
- ↑ Dornbush, Jonathon (30-04-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Feature Playable Viking Rap Battles. IGN. Archived from the original on 30 April 2020. Retrieved on 3 May 2020.
- ↑ Makuch, Eddie (06-05-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla Won't Launch on Steam, Is An Epic Games Store Exclusive. GameSpot. Archived from the original on 9 May 2020. Retrieved on 11 May 2020.
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Official Tease with BossLogic | Ubisoft [NA] on the Ubisoft North America YouTube channel
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: First Look Gameplay Trailer | Ubisoft [NA] on the Ubisoft North America YouTube channel
- ↑ Duckworth, Joshua (04-05-2020). Assassin's Creed Valhalla Hidden Rune Code Solved. Game Rant. Archived from the original on 6 May 2020. Retrieved on 21 May 2020.
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