Over the last year, many Assassin’s Creed fans and gamers around the world have wondered about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. A few months after the release of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, a rumor emerged that the next Assassin’s Creed title would feature Vikings. Nearly a year later, Ubisoft confirmed these rumors and teased new information about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed. In May, Ubisoft teased the gaming community with a live stream that revealed key artwork. At the end of the steam, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was confirmed but little information was provided. We would next see Assassin’s Creed Valhalla during the May Xbox Experience.
During the May Xbox Experience, gamers were promised an exclusive gameplay trailer; however, during the briefing, only a cinematic trailer was shown. Yesterday during Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft finally delivered on their gameplay trailer promise. This comes as no surprise since a 30-minute video emerged showcasing combat, castle raids, and the landscapes last week. This is two of the major Ubisoft titles scheduled to be released within the next year to be leaked.
The conference
During Ubisoft’s conference, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will release worldwide November 17, 2020, on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, and Stadia; the game will also release on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 upon the launch of the consoles. Players who purchase Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will be able to upgrade their game to the next-gen version at no additional cost.
In Valhalla, players will have the ability to customize their character’s hair, tattoos, war paint, weapons, and gear, in addition to the option of switching between male or female Eivor at any time. Political alliances, combat decisions, and dialogue choices can influence their world. This means players must choose how to protect their clan’s home and future wisely. Combat in Valhalla includes the ability to dual-wield, raid, run assaults, and various open-world activities. Eivor will be able to dual-wield axes, swords, and even shields against a variety of enemies. Valhalla marks the return of the Hidden Blade and allows Eivor to assassinate targets with deadly precision.
Additional Experiences
The official soundtrack and books are also now available for pre-order, including a novel, comic and art book:
On July 17, a seven-song EP taken from the official soundtrack featuring original compositions from Jesper Kyd and Sarah Schachner as well as an original song by Einar Selvik, will be available to listen to on Spotify and purchase on iTunes. Spotify pre-save and iTunes pre-order are available now and the full soundtrack will be released at a later date.
The Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Geirmund’s Saga novel, written by Matthew J. Kirby, will tell an original story set in the world of the game. Players will discover the epic tale of Geirmund Hellskin, a man determined to prove his worth as a Viking and a warrior who joins the ranks of King Guthrum’s army to participate in the invasion of England. The book cover will be revealed on renowned Korean artist Jung Gi Kim’s Instagram account in late July.
Dark Horse Comics will release Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Song of Glory, a comic series written by Cavan Scott, illustrated by Martin Tunica and colored by Michael Atiyeh. In this prequel to the game, fearless Vikings Eivor and Sigurd embark on separate adventures to show their mettle and seek glory. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Song of Glory #1 (of three) will be in comic shops on October 21, 2020.
Finally, The Art of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and The Art of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Deluxe Edition will invite readers on a visual journey through the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – a world defined by the harsh beauty of Viking life, rich with fascinating characters and breathtaking landscapes. This book offers an enticing collection of art and commentary that is sure to attract returning fans and newcomers alike.
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Official Ubisoft Forward Trailer
