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 builds upon the RPG elements first introduced in Assassin’s Creed: Origins. Set during the Viking invasion of Britain, players assume the role of Eivor, a leader of a Viking clan seeking new lands in England.
Gameplay Innovations and Returning Features
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers a blend of old and new gameplay mechanics:
- Classic Mechanics: The game reintroduces social stealth and the hidden blade, allowing players to blend into crowds and perform lethal assassinations.
- Settlement Management: Eivor manages and upgrades a settlement, enhancing its facilities and resources.
- Naval Gameplay: Although focused more on transportation than combat, naval exploration via Viking longships returns.
- Assaults: Similar to Odyssey’s Conquest battles, Assaults involve leading ground attacks on fortresses and engaging in boss battles.
- RPG Elements: Develop Eivor’s skills through two skill trees, enhancing combat and stealth abilities.
The Saga of Eivor – Story
Set in 873 A.D., Norway is overpopulated and ravaged by war. Eivor leads their clan to the shores of Eastern Britain, facing fierce resistance from the Anglo-Saxons. As Eivor battles to establish their new home, the modern-day storyline follows Assassin Layla Hassan, who is uncovering the secrets of the Isu race and combating the Templars to ensure humanity’s freedom.
Reception
Upon release, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla received positive reviews, with critics praising its immersive setting and the option to play as either male or female Eivor. The revival of classic mechanics and the refinement of existing ones were also well-received.
Key Features
- New Tale in the Assassin’s Creed Canon: Experience a new chapter in the series’ lore.
- Lead and Expand: Guide Eivor and their clan to prosperity in a new land, upgrading and expanding your settlement.
- Naval Exploration: Sail the shores of Britain aboard a Viking ship, exploring and conquering new territories.
- Modern-Day Plot: Continue the fight against Abstergo and delve into the mysteries of the Precursors in contemporary segments.
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