Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Is Bringing Vikings To The Franchise Now

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The next Assassin’s Creed title is officially announced with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla coming to us this Holiday season

After the nice long stream of Ubisoft teasing that we were going to be getting Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, we now have the full announcement and cinematic trailer to look at here. All of which brings the confirmation further that the next assassin will be a Viking and this one during the Dark Ages and fighting in the wars that were wages back then. Just in case you did not catch that from the name of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and the traditional sense that would give us. Maybe you are not fully up on your history and mythology that you needed that update. Either way, it is coming now this Holiday season for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

More or less, it looks like we are getting the same open-world style of gameplay for Assassin’s Creed here with the sailing and other basics we have come to love over the last few years. It also looks like the settlement system could be coming back as it is listed out in the basic description of the game even though the trailer does not show it at all. There also sounds like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will have a mercenary system that could play out like the Mordor games out there, but given how little we know, that is speculation here. Hopefully, we will have a gameplay overview to go along with this soon as all we have is an epic cinematic trailer to look at to get the full feel they are aiming for.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — Cinematic World Premiere

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, you are Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in your quest to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Key Features

  • Write Your Viking Saga — Advanced RPG mechanics allow you to shape the growth of your character and influence the world around you. With every choice you make, from political alliances and combat strategy to dialogue and gear progression, you will carve your own path to glory.
  • Visceral Combat System — Dual-wield powerful weapons such as axes, swords, and even shields to relive the ruthless fighting style of the Viking warriors. Brutally decapitate your foes, vanquish them from afar, or stealthily assassinate targets with your hidden blade. Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in an Assassin’s Creed game.
  • A Dark Age Open World — Sail from the harsh and mysterious shores of Norway to the beautiful but forbidding kingdoms of England and beyond. Immerse yourself in the Viking way of life through fishing, hunting, drinking games, and more.
  • Lead Epic Raids — Launch massive assaults against Saxon troops and fortresses throughout England. Lead your clan in surprise attacks from your longship and pillage enemy territories to bring riches and resources back to your people.
  • Grow Your Settlement — Construct and upgrade buildings that allow for deep customization, including a barracks, blacksmith, tattoo parlor, and more. Recruit new members to your clan and personalize your Viking experience.
  • Mercenary Vikings — Create and customize a unique Viking raider within your clan and share it online with friends to use during their own raids.

Did you expect to see Assassin’s Creed Valhalla get the full announcement or was that the one that was speculated for too long you though it was going to never be? Do you like the fact that we will see a settlement system back in the mix or will it be something different than we knew from the past? Do you think the mercenaries will do more than just do side missions or will they be able to join you on a mission? Let us all know what you think down in the comments and then feel free to discuss it all. For more on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, be sure to keep checking back in here. We will keep it all flowing out there to you as best as we can.