Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Ragnarök Edition includes:
- Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Base Game
- Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
Released in 2020, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. As the twelfth main entry in the Assassin’s Creed series, it continues the blend of action and RPG elements first introduced in Assassin’s Creed: Origins. Set during the Viking invasion of Britain, players step into the role of Eivor, a Viking clan leader seeking a new home in the eastern shores of England.
Gameplay Innovations and Returns
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla introduces new gameplay mechanics while bringing back classic features from earlier titles:
- Classic Mechanics: The game revives social stealth and the hidden blade, allowing Eivor to blend into crowds and perform lethal one-hit kills, reminiscent of earlier games in the series.
- Settlement Management: Eivor manages and upgrades a settlement, enhancing its facilities and resources.
- Naval Gameplay: While naval combat is less emphasized, transportation via Viking longships returns, allowing players to navigate the seas.
- Assaults: Conquest battles from Odyssey, now called Assaults, involve leading ground attacks on fortresses, culminating in boss battles.
- RPG Elements: Players can develop Eivor’s skills through two distinct skill trees, enhancing combat and stealth abilities.
The Saga of Eivor – Story
Set in 873 A.D., Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla follows Eivor, a young warrior from Norway leading their clan to Britain amid a war-torn homeland. Facing fierce resistance from the Anglo-Saxons, Eivor’s quest for conquest and survival unfolds against a backdrop of intense battles and Viking might. Parallel to Eivor’s story, modern-day segments follow Assassin Layla Hassan as she uncovers the mysteries of the Isu and battles the Templars.
Reception
Upon release, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla received positive reviews, with critics praising its dramatic setting and the option to play as either male or female Eivor. The revival of classic gameplay mechanics and the refinement of existing ones were also well-received.
Key Features
- New Tale in the Assassin’s Creed Canon: Experience a fresh chapter in the series’ expansive lore.
- Lead and Expand: Guide Eivor and their clan to prosperity in a new land, upgrading your settlement and conquering territories.
- Naval Exploration: Sail the shores of Britain aboard a Viking ship, exploring new areas and engaging in maritime adventures.
- Modern-Day Plot: Continue the struggle against Abstergo and delve into the mysteries of the Precursors in contemporary segments of the game.
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